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- Hunts Motors Bedford Ltd
Hunts Motors Bedford Ltd
- Company number
- 11980818
- Incorporated
- 7 May 20197 years trading
- Registered office
- 3A the Great North Road, Bedford, Beds, MK44 3BD
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Hunts Motors Bedford Ltd is a 7-year-old private limited company registered in Bedford, company number 11980818, one of 229 motor trade companies in Bedford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 28 February 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 May 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 £17K (+14.9%) on the year before, to £131K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 5 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £215K against £73K owed within a year: 3.0 times cover.
- 7 employees on average, up from 1 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 6 years, 2020 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £131K | £215K | £73K | 7 | |
| 31 May 2024 | £114K | £155K | £21K | 1 | |
| 31 May 2023 | £69K | £161K | £63K | 3 | |
| 31 May 2022 | £63K | £151K | £49K | 3 | |
| 31 May 2021 | £41K | £122K | £33K | 4 | |
| 31 May 2020 | £17K | £27K | £13K | 2 |
Where Hunts Motors Bedford Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Bedford (MK44), in the Bedford local authority area, East of England. Show MK44 3BD on a map.
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What happens if Hunts Motors Bedford 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 28 February 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Sep 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jun 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Aug 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 May 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
- 11980818
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 7 May 2019 (7 years ago)
- Registered office
- 3A the Great North Road, Bedford, Beds, MK44 3BD
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 18 May 2026
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 Hunts Motors Bedford Ltd's accounts due?
Hunts Motors Bedford Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 February 2027 (in 138 days), covering the period to 31 May 2026.
When is Hunts Motors Bedford Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 May 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 March 2027.
Is Hunts Motors Bedford Ltd still trading?
Hunts Motors Bedford 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 Hunts Motors Bedford Ltd do?
Hunts Motors Bedford Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Hunts Motors Bedford Ltd?
Hunts Motors Bedford Ltd was incorporated on 7 May 2019, 7 years ago.
What is the penalty if Hunts Motors Bedford 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 Hunts Motors Bedford 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.