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- Dirty Unicorn Ltd
Dirty Unicorn Ltd
- Company number
- 12325464
- Incorporated
- 20 Nov 20196 years trading
- Registered office
- 7 Effingham Street, Bootle, L20 1DR
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories; Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
Dirty Unicorn Ltd is a 6-year-old private limited company registered in Bootle, company number 12325464, one of 33 motor trade companies in Bootle. 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 £80K (-89.1%) on the year before, to £9,820.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 5 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £114K against £45K owed within a year: 2.5 times cover.
- 4 employees on average, down from 5 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 6 years, 2020 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £9,820 | £114K | £45K | 4 | |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £90K | £197K | £100K | 5 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £78K | £56K | £315K | £218K | 5 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £74K | £40K | £263K | £174K | 6 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £74K | £232K | £150K | 4 | |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £48K | £106K | £45K | 2 |
Where Dirty Unicorn Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Bootle (L20), in the Sefton local authority area, North West. Show L20 1DR on a map.
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What happens if Dirty Unicorn 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
- 12325464
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 20 November 2019 (6 years ago)
- Registered office
- 7 Effingham Street, Bootle, L20 1DR
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)
Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories (SIC 45400) - Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 10 March 2025
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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- Flow Transport Limited2024
- GD Commercials Limited2009
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Frequently asked questions
When are Dirty Unicorn Ltd's accounts due?
Dirty Unicorn 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 Dirty Unicorn 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 Dirty Unicorn Ltd still trading?
Dirty Unicorn Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 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 Dirty Unicorn Ltd do?
Dirty Unicorn Ltd is registered under Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111); Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320); Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories (SIC 45400).
How old is Dirty Unicorn Ltd?
Dirty Unicorn Ltd was incorporated on 20 November 2019, 6 years ago.
What is the penalty if Dirty Unicorn 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 Dirty Unicorn Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 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.