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- Hartford Automotive Ltd
Hartford Automotive Ltd
- Company number
- 08044684
- Incorporated
- 25 Apr 201214 years trading
- Registered office
- Oakley Prestige Unit 1 Time House, Kingsclere Park, Kingsclere, Newbury, Hampshire, RG20 4AN
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Hartford Automotive Ltd is a 14-year-old private limited company registered in Newbury, company number 08044684, one of 42 motor trade companies in Newbury. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 January 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 April 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 £16K (-2.7%) on the year before, to £592K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £629K against £53K owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 3 employees on average, up 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £592K | £629K | £53K | 3 | |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £608K | £698K | £130K | 2 | |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £582K | £738K | £145K | 2 | |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £445K | £653K | £216K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £356K | £534K | £187K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2020 | £186K | £320K | £149K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2019 | £107K | £243K | £159K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2018 | £113K | £227K | £143K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2017 | £120K | £187K | £104K | ||
| 30 Apr 2016 | £139K | £39K | £222K | £128K |
Where Hartford Automotive Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Newbury (RG20), in the Basingstoke and Deane local authority area, South East. Show RG20 4AN on a map.
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What happens if Hartford Automotive 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 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 May 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Aug 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 May 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Apr 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
- 08044684
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 25 April 2012 (14 years ago)
- Registered office
- Oakley Prestige Unit 1 Time House, Kingsclere Park, Kingsclere, Newbury, Hampshire, RG20 4AN
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 30 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 18 December 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 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 Newbury
Other active motor trade companies registered in Newbury.
- K&D Motors Ltd2025
- Kempshott Car Sales Limited2012
- Knights Classics Ltd2017
- Large Motor Company Limited2023
- Luke Bangs Ltd2023
- MD Auto Solutions Limited2020
- MGM Motors Koci Ltd2024
- Millers Garage (Newbury) Limited1998
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Frequently asked questions
When are Hartford Automotive Ltd's accounts due?
Hartford Automotive Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 January 2027 (in 110 days), covering the period to 30 April 2026.
When is Hartford Automotive Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 April 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 February 2027.
Is Hartford Automotive Ltd still trading?
Hartford Automotive 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 Hartford Automotive Ltd do?
Hartford Automotive Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Hartford Automotive Ltd?
Hartford Automotive Ltd was incorporated on 25 April 2012, 14 years ago.
What is the penalty if Hartford Automotive 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 Hartford Automotive 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.