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- Drive Elite Ltd
Drive Elite Ltd
- Company number
- 15534814
- Incorporated
- 1 Mar 20242 years trading
- Registered office
- Oxford House, 15-17, Mount Ephraim Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1EN
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Tour operator activities
Drive Elite Ltd is a 2-year-old private limited company registered in Tunbridge Wells, company number 15534814, one of 35 motor trade companies in Tunbridge Wells. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 March 2028.
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 £32K (-259.5%) on the year before, to -£20K.
- Current assets of £123K against £2,042 owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 2 years, 2025 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | -£20K | £123K | £2,042 | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £12K | £19K | £6,004 | 1 |
Where Drive Elite Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Tunbridge Wells (TN1), in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area, South East. Show TN1 1EN on a map.
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Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as Drive Elite Ltd.
- Ashdown Contractors Group LtdSpecialist contractors
What happens if Drive Elite 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 December 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Jan 2028 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2028 to 30 Jun 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 2029 | 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
- 15534814
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 1 March 2024 (2 years ago)
- Registered office
- Oxford House, 15-17, Mount Ephraim Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1EN
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Tour operator activities (SIC 79120) - Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 28 February 2026
- Previous names
- Thedrivegroup Ltd (until 2 Mar 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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Frequently asked questions
When are Drive Elite Ltd's accounts due?
Drive Elite Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2027 (in 445 days), covering the period to 31 March 2027.
When is Drive Elite Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2028.
Is Drive Elite Ltd still trading?
Drive Elite 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 Drive Elite Ltd do?
Drive Elite Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Tour operator activities (SIC 79120).
How old is Drive Elite Ltd?
Drive Elite Ltd was incorporated on 1 March 2024, 2 years ago.
What is the penalty if Drive Elite 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 Drive Elite 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.