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- Peter Hilton Ltd
Peter Hilton Ltd
- Company number
- 03091168
- Incorporated
- 14 Aug 199531 years trading
- Registered office
- Hilton Suzuki, London Road Spellbrook, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4AU
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
Peter Hilton Ltd is a 31-year-old private limited company registered in Bishop's Stortford, company number 03091168, one of 30 motor trade companies in Bishop's Stortford. 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 up £297K (+12.6%) on the year before, to £2.7M.
- Net assets rose in 8 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £4.8M against £2.1M owed within a year: 2.2 times cover.
- 31 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 Jun 2025 | £2.7M | £1.2M | £4.8M | £2.1M | 31 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £2.4M | £541K | £5M | £2.6M | 31 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £2.8M | £1.2M | £4.5M | £1.7M | 29 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £2.6M | £1.4M | £4.1M | £1.5M | 26 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £2.2M | £2.6M | £3.9M | £1.7M | 24 |
| 30 Jun 2020 | £1.7M | £1.7M | £3.3M | £1.6M | 26 |
| 30 Jun 2019 | £1.4M | £1.7M | £3.3M | £1.9M | |
| 30 Jun 2018 | £1.1M | £1.2M | £3.1M | £2M | |
| 30 Jun 2017 | £952K | £862K | £2.9M | £2M | |
| 30 Jun 2016 | £820K | £619K | £2.6M | £1.8M |
Where Peter Hilton Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Bishop's Stortford (CM23), in the East Hertfordshire local authority area, East of England. Show CM23 4AU on a map.
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What happens if Peter Hilton 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 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
- 03091168
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 14 August 1995 (31 years ago)
- Registered office
- Hilton Suzuki, London Road Spellbrook, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4AU
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320) - Year end
- 30 June (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 June 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 6 August 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 2 outstanding of 3 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 Bishop's Stortford
Other active motor trade companies registered in Bishop's Stortford.
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- Rider Trauma Kit Ltd2025
- Straight Line Vehicles Limited2025
- TBW Motors Ltd2026
- Upfront Autosales Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Peter Hilton Ltd's accounts due?
Peter Hilton Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 March 2027 (in 169 days), covering the period to 30 June 2026.
When is Peter Hilton Ltd'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 Peter Hilton Ltd still trading?
Peter Hilton 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 Peter Hilton Ltd do?
Peter Hilton Ltd is registered under Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111); Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320).
How old is Peter Hilton Ltd?
Peter Hilton Ltd was incorporated on 14 August 1995, 31 years ago.
What is the penalty if Peter Hilton 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 Peter Hilton 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.