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- Lawson Cars Limited
Lawson Cars Limited
- Company number
- 04092253
- Incorporated
- 18 Oct 200025 years trading
- Registered office
- South Bank Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 8AB
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Other transportation support activities; Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Lawson Cars Limited is a 25-year-old private limited company registered in Middlesbrough, company number 04092253, one of 166 motor trade companies in Middlesbrough. 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 down £9,193 (-17.7%) on the year before, to £43K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1M against £1.1M owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- 12 employees on average during the year.
- 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 | £43K | £291K | £1M | £1.1M | 12 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £52K | £98K | £936K | £928K | 12 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £52K | £199K | £1.1M | £1.1M | 10 |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £21K | £75K | £866K | £746K | 10 |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £41K | £152K | £757K | £551K | 0 |
| 30 Nov 2020 | £86K | £0 | £872K | £735K | 14 |
| 30 Nov 2019 | £220K | £108K | £818K | £541K | 14 |
| 30 Nov 2018 | £442K | £79K | £736K | £505K | 13 |
| 30 Nov 2017 | £362K | £45K | £832K | £666K | 13 |
| 30 Nov 2016 | £239K | £47K | £617K | £475K |
Where Lawson Cars Limited is registered
The registered office is in Middlesbrough (TS3), in the Middlesbrough local authority area, North East. Show TS3 8AB on a map.
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What happens if Lawson Cars 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
- 04092253
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 18 October 2000 (25 years ago)
- Registered office
- South Bank Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 8AB
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Other transportation support activities (SIC 52290)
Other business support service activities n.e.c. (SIC 82990) - Year end
- 30 November (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 November 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 12 November 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 2 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 Middlesbrough
Other active motor trade companies registered in Middlesbrough.
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- LCM Motors UK Limited2025
- Leo Car Company Limited2003
- Leven Sourcing Ltd2026
- LG Caravans Ltd2023
- LJM Direct Ltd2020
- Luxury Cars Sale Ltd2023
- M & M Trading 2026 Ltd2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Lawson Cars Limited's accounts due?
Lawson Cars Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 August 2027 (in 321 days), covering the period to 30 November 2026.
When is Lawson Cars 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 Lawson Cars Limited still trading?
Lawson Cars 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 Lawson Cars Limited do?
Lawson Cars Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Other transportation support activities (SIC 52290); Other business support service activities n.e.c. (SIC 82990).
How old is Lawson Cars Limited?
Lawson Cars Limited was incorporated on 18 October 2000, 25 years ago.
What is the penalty if Lawson Cars 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 Lawson Cars 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.