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- Darkcove Ltd
Darkcove Ltd
- Company number
- SC512357
- Incorporated
- 5 Aug 201511 years trading
- Registered office
- 18 Gartocher Terrace, Glasgow, G32 0HE
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Darkcove Ltd is a 11-year-old private limited company registered in Glasgow, company number SC512357, one of 405 motor trade companies in Glasgow. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 May 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 August 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets down £5,933 (-95.7%) on the year before, to £267.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1,171 against £9,896 owed within a year: 0.1 times cover.
- 1 employee on average, down from 2 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £267 | £1,171 | £9,896 | 1 | |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £6,200 | £6,049 | £15K | 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £11K | £5,395 | £13K | 1 | |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £19K | £9,038 | £13K | 0 | |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £31K | £24K | £11K | 0 | |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £21K | £2,063 | 0 | ||
| 31 Aug 2019 | £17K | £28K | £22K | 1 | |
| 31 Aug 2018 | £14K | £35K | £33K | ||
| 31 Aug 2017 | £14K | £34K | £33K | ||
| 31 Aug 2016 | £3,557 | £492 | £492 | £13K |
Where Darkcove Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Glasgow (G32), in the Glasgow City local authority area, Scotland. Show G32 0HE on a map.
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What happens if Darkcove Ltd files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 31 May 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 2028 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- SC512357
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 5 August 2015 (11 years ago)
- Registered office
- 18 Gartocher Terrace, Glasgow, G32 0HE
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 16 August 2026
Filing notes for motor trade companies
Motor trade companies hold vehicle stock, and how that stock is valued at the year end moves the profit directly. Some use the VAT margin scheme.
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- DP Cars Ltd2013
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Frequently asked questions
When are Darkcove Ltd's accounts due?
Darkcove Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 May 2027 (in 230 days), covering the period to 31 August 2026.
When is Darkcove Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 August 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 June 2027.
Is Darkcove Ltd still trading?
Darkcove Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register as of 1 Oct 2026. Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Darkcove Ltd do?
Darkcove Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Darkcove Ltd?
Darkcove Ltd was incorporated on 5 August 2015, 11 years ago.
What is the penalty if Darkcove Ltd files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Darkcove Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.