- Companies
- Motor traders
- East Kilbride
- R L Cars Limited
R L Cars Limited
- Company number
- SC540853
- Incorporated
- 22 Jul 201610 years trading
- Registered office
- 33 Kittoch Street, East Kilbride, Glasgow, G74 4JW
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
R L Cars Limited is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in East Kilbride, company number SC540853, one of 23 motor trade companies in East Kilbride. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 April 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 July 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 £6,438 (+4.1%) on the year before, to £164K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 5 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £313K against £150K owed within a year: 2.1 times cover.
- 4 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 6 years, 2020 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £164K | £151K | £313K | £150K | 4 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £158K | £100K | £299K | £143K | 4 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £157K | £129K | £307K | £152K | 4 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £148K | £160K | £290K | £145K | 4 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £145K | £156K | £277K | £137K | 4 |
| 31 Jul 2020 | £94K | £114K | £196K | £108K | 3 |
Where R L Cars Limited is registered
The registered office is in East Kilbride (G74), in the South Lanarkshire local authority area, Scotland. Show G74 4JW on a map.
Other trade companies in G74
- Quila Motors LtdMechanics and garages
- Monarch Facilities Management LtdFacilities management
- Coulters Auto Care LtdMechanics and garages
- Gac Air Conditioning & Refrigeration LtdPlumbers and heating engineers
- Torr Contracts LtdJoiners and carpenters
- Connor Dickson Mechanical Fitting LtdInstallers
- Orbital Mechanical LtdPlumbers and heating engineers
- SWB Motors LtdMotor traders
Shared registered office
26 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if R L Cars 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 30 April 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 May 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Nov 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Aug 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Oct 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jul 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
- SC540853
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 22 July 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- 33 Kittoch Street, East Kilbride, Glasgow, G74 4JW
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 21 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 East Kilbride
Other active motor trade companies registered in East Kilbride.
- SBS Mechanical Services Ltd2026
- Steven Scott Sot Limited2012
- SWB Motors Ltd2026
- TVS Glasgow Ltd.2015
- Valmar Industrial Services Limited2014
- Village Motor Traders Ltd2021
- 2 CLN Ltd2025
- Audio Tec Services Ltd2021
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Frequently asked questions
When are R L Cars Limited's accounts due?
R L Cars Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2027 (in 198 days), covering the period to 31 July 2026.
When is R L Cars Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2027.
Is R L Cars Limited still trading?
R L Cars 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 R L Cars Limited do?
R L Cars Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is R L Cars Limited?
R L Cars Limited was incorporated on 22 July 2016, 10 years ago.
What is the penalty if R L Cars 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 R L Cars 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.