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- Q1 Cars Ltd
Q1 Cars Ltd
- Company number
- 12850876
- Incorporated
- 1 Sep 20206 years trading
- Registered office
- 133 Vicarage Way, Colnbrook, Slough, SL3 0RB
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Q1 Cars Ltd is a 6-year-old private limited company registered in Slough, company number 12850876, one of 346 motor trade companies in Slough. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 30 June 2026.
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 £3,220 (-39%) on the year before, to £5,046.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 3 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £10K against £1,252 owed within a year: 8.1 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 4 years, 2021 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2024 | £5,046 | £10K | £1,252 | 1 | |
| 30 Sep 2023 | £8,266 | £22K | £3,250 | 1 | |
| 30 Sep 2022 | £5,476 | £18K | £5,750 | 1 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | £100 | 1 |
Where Q1 Cars Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Slough (SL3), in the Slough local authority area, South East. Show SL3 0RB on a map.
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What happens if Q1 Cars Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £750 (£1,500 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Aug 2026 to 30 Sep 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jan 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Oct 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Dec 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Mar 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | 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
- 12850876
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 1 September 2020 (6 years ago)
- Registered office
- 133 Vicarage Way, Colnbrook, Slough, SL3 0RB
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 30 September (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 September 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 29 July 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.
Similar companies in Slough
Other active motor trade companies registered in Slough.
- Quick Export Trading Co Ltd2025
- Quick Recovery 247 Limited2018
- Quickars Limited2003
- R&R Cars Ltd2020
- R.A Auto Services Ltd2025
- Ra Empire Group Ltd2024
- Ra Empire International Ltd2026
- Rajesh Gakhal Ltd2022
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Frequently asked questions
When are Q1 Cars Ltd's accounts due?
Q1 Cars Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 June 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Q1 Cars Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 September 2025 is due at HMRC by 30 September 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 July 2026.
Is Q1 Cars Ltd still trading?
Q1 Cars Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 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 Q1 Cars Ltd do?
Q1 Cars Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Q1 Cars Ltd?
Q1 Cars Ltd was incorporated on 1 September 2020, 6 years ago.
What is the penalty if Q1 Cars 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 Q1 Cars Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 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.