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- Imperial Carriages Limited
Imperial Carriages Limited
- Company number
- 04304375
- Incorporated
- 15 Oct 200124 years trading
- Registered office
- Imperial Carriages Limited Ongar Road, Cooksmill Green, Chelmsford, CM1 3SR
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Imperial Carriages Limited is a 24-year-old private limited company registered in Chelmsford, company number 04304375, one of 89 motor trade companies in Chelmsford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 28 March 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 28 June 2026 is due at HMRC on 28 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 down £109K (-3.9%) on the year before, to £2.6M.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £5.1M against £2.8M owed within a year: 1.8 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- 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 Jun 2025 | £2.6M | £1,024 | £5.1M | £2.8M | 0 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £2.8M | £469K | £4.5M | £2.2M | 10 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £2.8M | £1,239 | £5.2M | £2.6M | 8 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £2.6M | £226K | £4.8M | £2.2M | 6 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £2M | £675K | £4.3M | £2.4M | 5 |
| 30 Jun 2020 | £1.6M | £423K | £3.4M | £1.8M | 6 |
| 30 Jun 2019 | £1.5M | £1,514 | £4.6M | £3M | 9 |
| 30 Jun 2018 | £1.4M | £388 | £4.5M | £3.2M | 9 |
| 30 Jun 2017 | £1.2M | £1,187 | £4.1M | £2.9M | 6 |
| 30 Jun 2016 | £953K | £1,324 | £4.1M | £3.2M |
Where Imperial Carriages Limited is registered
The registered office is in Chelmsford (CM1), in the Chelmsford local authority area, East of England. Show CM1 3SR on a map.
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What happens if Imperial Carriages 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 28 March 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 29 Mar 2027 to 28 Apr 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 29 Apr 2027 to 28 Jun 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 29 Jun 2027 to 28 Sep 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 29 Sep 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 29 Jun 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 Sep 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Dec 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 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
- 04304375
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 15 October 2001 (24 years ago)
- Registered office
- Imperial Carriages Limited Ongar Road, Cooksmill Green, Chelmsford, CM1 3SR
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 28 June (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 June 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 15 October 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 2 outstanding of 4 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.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Imperial Carriages Limited's accounts due?
Imperial Carriages Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 March 2027 (in 166 days), covering the period to 28 June 2026.
When is Imperial Carriages Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 28 June 2026 is due at HMRC by 28 June 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 29 March 2027.
Is Imperial Carriages Limited still trading?
Imperial Carriages 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 Imperial Carriages Limited do?
Imperial Carriages Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Imperial Carriages Limited?
Imperial Carriages Limited was incorporated on 15 October 2001, 24 years ago.
What is the penalty if Imperial Carriages 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 Imperial Carriages 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.