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- Herts Used Cars Ltd
Herts Used Cars Ltd
- Company number
- 11681989
- Incorporated
- 16 Nov 20187 years trading
- Registered office
- Gate 2 Higwood Lodge Highwoodhall Lane, Pimlico, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8PY
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Herts Used Cars Ltd is a 7-year-old private limited company registered in Hemel Hempstead, company number 11681989, one of 77 motor trade companies in Hemel Hempstead. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 November 2026, and its first CT600 is due at HMRC on 30 November 2026.
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 £992 (-1.7%) on the year before, to £56K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 5 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £153K against £97K owed within a year: 1.6 times cover.
- 4 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 6 years, 2019 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2024 | £56K | £19K | £153K | £97K | 4 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £57K | £12K | £76K | £20K | 4 |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £53K | £45K | £95K | £42K | 1 |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £29K | £45K | £95K | £66K | 1 |
| 30 Nov 2020 | £17K | £34K | £49K | £32K | 1 |
| 30 Nov 2019 | £1,440 | £4,540 | £3,100 |
Where Herts Used Cars Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Hemel Hempstead (HP3), in the Three Rivers local authority area, East of England. Show HP3 8PY on a map.
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What happens if Herts Used Cars 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 November 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jan 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jun 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Mar 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 May 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Aug 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 Feb 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
- 11681989
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 16 November 2018 (7 years ago)
- Registered office
- Gate 2 Higwood Lodge Highwoodhall Lane, Pimlico, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8PY
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 30 November (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 November 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 November 2025
- Previous names
- Ak Cars Hemel Ltd (until 8 Oct 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 Herts Used Cars Ltd's accounts due?
Herts Used Cars Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 November 2026 (in 48 days), covering the period to 28 February 2026.
When is Herts Used Cars Ltd's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 30 November 2025, due by 30 November 2026, and one for the period to 28 February 2026, due by 28 February 2027. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Herts Used Cars Ltd still trading?
Herts Used Cars 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 Herts Used Cars Ltd do?
Herts Used Cars Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Herts Used Cars Ltd?
Herts Used Cars Ltd was incorporated on 16 November 2018, 7 years ago.
What is the penalty if Herts Used Cars 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 Herts Used Cars 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.