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- First Drove Ltd
First Drove Ltd
- Company number
- 11560042
- Incorporated
- 10 Sep 20188 years trading
- Registered office
- 83 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, PE11 1QF
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
First Drove Ltd is a 8-year-old private limited company registered in Spalding, company number 11560042, one of 80 motor trade companies in Spalding. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 June 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 September 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 September 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 up £138K (+26%) on the year before, to £671K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 6 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £2.6M against £1.9M owed within a year: 1.4 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 7 years, 2019 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | £671K | £231K | £2.6M | £1.9M | 0 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | £532K | £241K | £2.3M | £1.8M | 4 |
| 30 Sep 2023 | £442K | £220K | £2M | £946K | 5 |
| 30 Sep 2022 | £68K | £1M | £833K | 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | £68K | £478K | £375K | 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2020 | £7,124 | £1,524 | £75K | £48K | 0 |
| 30 Sep 2019 | £100 | £100 |
Where First Drove Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Spalding (PE11), in the South Holland local authority area, East Midlands. Show PE11 1QF on a map.
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What happens if First Drove 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 30 June 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jan 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Oct 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Dec 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Mar 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Sep 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
- 11560042
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 10 September 2018 (8 years ago)
- Registered office
- 83 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, PE11 1QF
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 30 September (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 September 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 10 February 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 2 registered
- Previous names
- 1Stop Car Sales Ltd (until 11 Dec 2019)
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 First Drove Ltd's accounts due?
First Drove Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 June 2027 (in 261 days), covering the period to 30 September 2026.
When is First Drove Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 September 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 September 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 July 2027.
Is First Drove Ltd still trading?
First Drove 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 First Drove Ltd do?
First Drove Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is First Drove Ltd?
First Drove Ltd was incorporated on 10 September 2018, 8 years ago.
What is the penalty if First Drove 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 First Drove 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.