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- P J Hope Limited
P J Hope Limited
- Company number
- 03476011
- Incorporated
- 4 Dec 199728 years trading
- Registered office
- Claughton Garage, Garstang Road, Claughton-On-Brock, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0GA
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
P J Hope Limited is a 28-year-old private limited company registered in Preston, company number 03476011, one of 245 motor trade companies in Preston. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 March 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 June 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 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 £337K (-18.1%) on the year before, to £1.5M.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £582K against £248K owed within a year: 2.3 times cover.
- 3 employees on average, down from 6 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 Jun 2025 | £1.5M | £478K | £582K | £248K | 3 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £1.9M | £602K | £836K | £87K | 6 |
| 30 Sep 2023 | £1.9M | £1,375 | £1.5M | £595K | 10 |
| 30 Sep 2022 | £2M | £1,488 | £1.4M | £526K | 10 |
| 30 Sep 2021 | £1.9M | £1,803 | £1.2M | £385K | 0 |
| 30 Sep 2020 | £1.7M | £42K | £1.1M | £347K | 8 |
| 30 Sep 2019 | £1.6M | £1,496 | £895K | £353K | 7 |
| 30 Sep 2018 | £1.6M | £1,475 | £865K | £626K | 5 |
| 30 Sep 2017 | £1.6M | £1,551 | £757K | £381K | 5 |
| 30 Sep 2016 | £1.6M | £5,128 | £678K | £299K |
Where P J Hope Limited is registered
The registered office is in Preston (PR3), in the Wyre local authority area, North West. Show PR3 0GA on a map.
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What happens if P J Hope 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 March 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 May 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Oct 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jul 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Dec 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 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
- 03476011
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 4 December 1997 (28 years ago)
- Registered office
- Claughton Garage, Garstang Road, Claughton-On-Brock, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0GA
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 30 June (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 June 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 24 November 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 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 P J Hope Limited's accounts due?
P J Hope Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 March 2027 (in 170 days), covering the period to 30 June 2026.
When is P J Hope Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 June 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 June 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 April 2027.
Is P J Hope Limited still trading?
P J Hope 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 P J Hope Limited do?
P J Hope Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is P J Hope Limited?
P J Hope Limited was incorporated on 4 December 1997, 28 years ago.
What is the penalty if P J Hope 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 P J Hope 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.