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- Metro Cars London Ltd.
Metro Cars London Ltd.
- Company number
- 08197600
- Incorporated
- 31 Aug 201214 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit G Chiltern Commerce Centre, 43 Asheridge Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PY
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Metro Cars London Ltd. is a 14-year-old private limited company registered in Chesham, company number 08197600, one of 55 motor trade companies in Chesham. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 June 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 September 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 September 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 £21K (-6.8%) on the year before, to £281K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £486K against £32K owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 4 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 Sep 2025 | £281K | £73K | £486K | £32K | 4 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £301K | £227K | £13K | 4 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £137K | £103K | £12K | 4 | |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £132K | £112K | £9,690 | 4 | |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £134K | £135K | £15K | 5 | |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £116K | £88K | £7,431 | 4 | |
| 31 Aug 2019 | £103K | £110K | £13K | 6 | |
| 31 Aug 2018 | £87K | £111K | £19K | ||
| 31 Aug 2017 | £80K | £118K | £19K | ||
| 31 Aug 2016 | £68K | £38K | £98K | £16K |
Where Metro Cars London Ltd. is registered
The registered office is in Chesham (HP5), in the Buckinghamshire local authority area, South East. Show HP5 2PY on a map.
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Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as Metro Cars London Ltd..
- Palm Court Enterprises LtdMechanics and garages
What happens if Metro Cars London 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 30 June 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jan 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Oct 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Dec 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Mar 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Sep 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
- 08197600
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 31 August 2012 (14 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit G Chiltern Commerce Centre, 43 Asheridge Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PY
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 30 September (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 September 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 31 August 2026
- 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 Chesham
Other active motor trade companies registered in Chesham.
- Mexus Trading Ltd2015
- Motor City Sales Ltd2019
- Mototune Limited2009
- MS Motorcars Limited2025
- New Town Cars Limited2009
- Newtown Motor Company Ltd2014
- Orion Trailers Ltd2024
- Palm Prestige Ltd2024
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Frequently asked questions
When are Metro Cars London Ltd.'s accounts due?
Metro Cars London Ltd.'s next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 June 2027 (in 260 days), covering the period to 30 September 2026.
When is Metro Cars London Ltd.'s CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 September 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 September 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 July 2027.
Is Metro Cars London Ltd. still trading?
Metro Cars London 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 Metro Cars London Ltd. do?
Metro Cars London Ltd. is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Metro Cars London Ltd.?
Metro Cars London Ltd. was incorporated on 31 August 2012, 14 years ago.
What is the penalty if Metro Cars London 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 Metro Cars London 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.