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- London Express Drive Ltd
London Express Drive Ltd
- Company number
- 11293809
- Incorporated
- 5 Apr 20188 years trading
- Registered office
- 72 Charles Road, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 1JX
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories; Taxi operation; Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles
London Express Drive Ltd is a 8-year-old private limited company registered in Staines-upon-Thames, company number 11293809, one of 51 motor trade companies in Staines-upon-Thames. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 January 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 April 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 £1,767 (+15.5%) on the year before, to £13K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 6 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £4,223 against £1,087 owed within a year: 3.9 times cover.
- 3 employees on average, down from 4 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 7 years, 2019 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £13K | £4,223 | £1,087 | 3 | |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £11K | £8,299 | £34K | 4 | |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £9,536 | £37K | £61K | 3 | |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £5,031 | £35K | £31K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £1,709 | £29K | £58K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2020 | £1,209 | £29K | £8,346 | 0 | |
| 30 Apr 2019 | -£4,121 | £3,704 | £7,825 | 0 |
Where London Express Drive Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Staines-upon-Thames (TW18), in the Spelthorne local authority area, South East. Show TW18 1JX on a map.
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What happens if London Express Drive 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 31 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 May 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Aug 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 May 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Apr 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
- 11293809
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 5 April 2018 (8 years ago)
- Registered office
- 72 Charles Road, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 1JX
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)
Taxi operation (SIC 49320)
Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 77110) - Year end
- 30 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 29 June 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 London Express Drive Ltd's accounts due?
London Express Drive Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 January 2027 (in 110 days), covering the period to 30 April 2026.
When is London Express Drive Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 April 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 February 2027.
Is London Express Drive Ltd still trading?
London Express Drive 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 London Express Drive Ltd do?
London Express Drive Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320); Taxi operation (SIC 49320); Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 77110).
How old is London Express Drive Ltd?
London Express Drive Ltd was incorporated on 5 April 2018, 8 years ago.
What is the penalty if London Express Drive 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 London Express Drive 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.