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- Highway Auto Centre Ltd
Highway Auto Centre Ltd
- Company number
- 13194139
- Incorporated
- 10 Feb 20215 years trading
- Registered office
- Sunnyside, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 0AS
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Highway Auto Centre Ltd is a 5-year-old private limited company registered in Deal, company number 13194139, one of 9 motor trade companies in Deal. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 November 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 28 February 2027 is due at HMRC on 28 February 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 up £31K (+33%) on the year before, to £124K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £190K against £190K owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- 6 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2022 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | £124K | £96K | £190K | £190K | 6 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | £93K | £40K | £121K | £186K | 6 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £51K | £30K | £129K | £234K | 6 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £22K | £18K | £81K | £197K | 6 |
| 28 Feb 2022 | -£4,379 | £2,364 | £22K | £139K | 2 |
Where Highway Auto Centre Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Deal (CT14), in the Dover local authority area, South East. Show CT14 0AS on a map.
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What happens if Highway Auto Centre 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 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Dec 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 29 Feb 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Mar 2028 to 31 May 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jun 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 29 Feb 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 May 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Aug 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 Feb 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
- 13194139
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 10 February 2021 (5 years ago)
- Registered office
- Sunnyside, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 0AS
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200) - Year end
- 28 February (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 28 February 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 29 January 2026
- Previous names
- Sunnyside Cars Limited (until 3 Dec 2021)
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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- DCM Motorcycles Ltd2011
- DM Autos (Kent) Limited2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Highway Auto Centre Ltd's accounts due?
Highway Auto Centre Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 November 2027 (in 413 days), covering the period to 28 February 2027.
When is Highway Auto Centre Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 28 February 2027 is due at HMRC by 28 February 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 December 2027.
Is Highway Auto Centre Ltd still trading?
Highway Auto Centre 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 Highway Auto Centre Ltd do?
Highway Auto Centre Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Highway Auto Centre Ltd?
Highway Auto Centre Ltd was incorporated on 10 February 2021, 5 years ago.
What is the penalty if Highway Auto Centre 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 Highway Auto Centre 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.