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- Forward Autos Limited
Forward Autos Limited
- Company number
- 05057125
- Incorporated
- 26 Feb 200422 years trading
- Registered office
- Gaskell Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1PX
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Forward Autos Limited is a 22-year-old private limited company registered in St Helens, company number 05057125, one of 13 motor trade companies in St Helens. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 March 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 June 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 June 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 £29K (+9.4%) on the year before, to £341K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £655K against £345K owed within a year: 1.9 times cover.
- 8 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2021 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £341K | £107K | £655K | £345K | 8 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £312K | £39K | £572K | £285K | 8 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £302K | £156K | £687K | £391K | 8 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £305K | £189K | £675K | £369K | 9 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £226K | £171K | £536K | £302K | 9 |
Where Forward Autos Limited is registered
The registered office is in St Helens (WA9), in the St. Helens local authority area, North West. Show WA9 1PX on a map.
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What happens if Forward Autos Limited 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 March 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 May 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Oct 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jul 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Dec 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Jun 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
- 05057125
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 26 February 2004 (22 years ago)
- Registered office
- Gaskell Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1PX
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 30 June (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 June 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 26 February 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 2 outstanding of 2 registered
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.
Similar companies in St Helens
Other active motor trade companies registered in St Helens.
- J.Middlehurst & Sons Limited1961
- Kill All Wipers Ltd2018
- L & S Motors (ST. Helens) Limited1976
- Motorgo Limited2026
- North West Curtain Services Limited2022
- S & S Motors (ST.Helens) Limited2001
- Van Sales Northwest Ltd2006
- Vehcam Ltd2011
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Frequently asked questions
When are Forward Autos Limited's accounts due?
Forward Autos Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 March 2027 (in 169 days), covering the period to 30 June 2026.
When is Forward Autos Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 June 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 June 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 April 2027.
Is Forward Autos Limited still trading?
Forward Autos Limited 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 Forward Autos Limited do?
Forward Autos Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Forward Autos Limited?
Forward Autos Limited was incorporated on 26 February 2004, 22 years ago.
What is the penalty if Forward Autos Limited 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 Forward Autos Limited 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.