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- KNS Automotive Limited
KNS Automotive Limited
- Company number
- 03663412
- Incorporated
- 6 Nov 199827 years trading
- Registered office
- 34 Frederick Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 1LP
- Nature of business
- Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
KNS Automotive Limited is a 27-year-old private limited company registered in Sunderland, company number 03663412, one of 70 motor trade companies in Sunderland. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 August 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 November 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 £55K (+11.4%) on the year before, to £538K.
- Net assets rose in 8 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.1M against £720K owed within a year: 1.6 times cover.
- 29 employees on average, up from 27 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 Nov 2025 | £538K | £565K | £1.1M | £720K | 29 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £483K | £530K | £1.1M | £762K | 27 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £298K | £452K | £1M | £741K | 25 |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £594K | £512K | £1M | £517K | 25 |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £464K | £402K | £856K | £418K | 25 |
| 30 Nov 2020 | £412K | £386K | £789K | £352K | 20 |
| 30 Nov 2019 | £273K | £142K | £491K | £248K | 16 |
| 30 Nov 2018 | £244K | £106K | £441K | £230K | 15 |
| 30 Nov 2017 | £206K | £79K | £352K | £177K | 13 |
| 30 Nov 2016 | £193K | £70K | £365K | £186K |
Where KNS Automotive Limited is registered
The registered office is in Sunderland (SR1), in the Sunderland local authority area, England. Show SR1 1LP on a map.
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Also registered at this address
10 other companies use the same registered office as KNS Automotive Limited.
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What happens if KNS Automotive 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 31 August 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Oct 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Dec 2027 to 29 Feb 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Mar 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Dec 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 May 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Nov 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
- 03663412
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 6 November 1998 (27 years ago)
- Registered office
- 34 Frederick Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 1LP
- Nature of business
- Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)
- Year end
- 30 November (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 November 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 28 November 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 Sunderland
Other active motor trade companies registered in Sunderland.
- KP Prime Ltd2026
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- LJP Motors Ltd2026
- LMS Commercials North East Limited2021
- M Fabrics and Accessories Ltd2020
- Maverick Components (UK) Limited2010
- MJS Motor Group Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are KNS Automotive Limited's accounts due?
KNS Automotive Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 August 2027 (in 322 days), covering the period to 30 November 2026.
When is KNS Automotive Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 November 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 September 2027.
Is KNS Automotive Limited still trading?
KNS Automotive 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 KNS Automotive Limited do?
KNS Automotive Limited is registered under Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320).
How old is KNS Automotive Limited?
KNS Automotive Limited was incorporated on 6 November 1998, 27 years ago.
What is the penalty if KNS Automotive 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 KNS Automotive 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.