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- Rubber Duck Cars Ltd
Rubber Duck Cars Ltd
- Company number
- 12637420
- Incorporated
- 1 Jun 20206 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 3-4 Vroom Car Retail Park, Orion Business Park, North Shields, NE29 7TE
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Rubber Duck Cars Ltd is a 6-year-old private limited company registered in North Shields, company number 12637420, one of 29 motor trade companies in North Shields. 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 £38K (+15.4%) on the year before, to £284K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.8M against £1M owed within a year: 1.7 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2021 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £284K | £122K | £1.8M | £1M | 0 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £246K | £134K | £1.5M | £893K | 15 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £211K | £89K | £1.1M | £527K | 12 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £152K | £183K | £914K | £294K | 8 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £33K | £189K | £358K | £22K | 1 |
Where Rubber Duck Cars Ltd is registered
The registered office is in North Shields (NE29), in the North Tyneside local authority area, North East. Show NE29 7TE on a map.
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What happens if Rubber Duck Cars 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
- 12637420
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 1 June 2020 (6 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 3-4 Vroom Car Retail Park, Orion Business Park, North Shields, NE29 7TE
- 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
- 30 May 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 North Shields
Other active motor trade companies registered in North Shields.
- SJB Trucks Ltd2015
- The Really Easy Group Limited2015
- Tynemouth Motor Company Select Limited1999
- Tynemouth Trade Limited2021
- Tyre Stop (North East) Limited2012
- A Robinson Autocentre Limited2004
- A14 Tyres Limited1999
- Am Automotive Group Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Rubber Duck Cars Ltd's accounts due?
Rubber Duck Cars 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 Rubber Duck Cars 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 Rubber Duck Cars Ltd still trading?
Rubber Duck Cars 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 Rubber Duck Cars Ltd do?
Rubber Duck Cars Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Rubber Duck Cars Ltd?
Rubber Duck Cars Ltd was incorporated on 1 June 2020, 6 years ago.
What is the penalty if Rubber Duck 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 Rubber Duck Cars 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.