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- Safwat Cars Limited
Safwat Cars Limited
- Company number
- 05490463
- Incorporated
- 24 Jun 200521 years trading
- Registered office
- 1 Royal Terrace, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EA
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Safwat Cars Limited is a 21-year-old private limited company registered in Southend-on-Sea, company number 05490463, one of 47 motor trade companies in Southend-on-Sea. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and its first CT600 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 £53K (-76.1%) on the year before, to £17K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £543K against £537K owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- 6 employees on average, down from 7 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 | £17K | £543K | £537K | 6 | |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £70K | £375K | £324K | 7 | |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £116K | £662K | £435K | 5 | |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £266K | £923K | £405K | 6 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £253K | £780K | £269K | 7 | |
| 30 Jun 2020 | £150K | £958K | £659K | 8 | |
| 30 Jun 2019 | £75K | £545K | £494K | ||
| 30 Jun 2018 | £79K | £670K | £609K | ||
| 30 Jun 2017 | £78K | £598K | £529K | ||
| 30 Jun 2016 | £65K | £1,358 | £320K | £262K |
Where Safwat Cars Limited is registered
The registered office is in Southend-on-Sea (SS1), in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area, East of England. Show SS1 1EA on a map.
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Shared registered office
124 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 Safwat 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 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 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
- 05490463
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 24 June 2005 (21 years ago)
- Registered office
- 1 Royal Terrace, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EA
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 June 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 24 June 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 3 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.
Similar companies in Southend-on-Sea
Other active motor trade companies registered in Southend-on-Sea.
- Shirleys Tyres Limited1993
- Southend Car Hub Ltd2026
- Sun Autos Limited2012
- Sun Motors Limited1938
- Sunoguns UK Limited2025
- T B Cars Limited2021
- Top Notch Car Hire Limited2025
- Torneo Holdings Ltd2019
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Frequently asked questions
When are Safwat Cars Limited's accounts due?
Safwat Cars Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 351 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Safwat Cars Limited's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 30 June 2026, due by 30 June 2027, and one for the period to 31 December 2026, due by 31 December 2027. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Safwat Cars Limited still trading?
Safwat 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 Safwat Cars Limited do?
Safwat Cars Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Safwat Cars Limited?
Safwat Cars Limited was incorporated on 24 June 2005, 21 years ago.
What is the penalty if Safwat 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 Safwat 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.