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- Smile Cars Limited
Smile Cars Limited
- Company number
- 03795795
- Incorporated
- 24 Jun 199927 years trading
- Registered office
- Amelia House, Crescent Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QR
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Smile Cars Limited is a 27-year-old private limited company registered in Worthing, company number 03795795, one of 53 motor trade companies in Worthing. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 December 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 £1,435 (+72.2%) on the year before, to £3,422.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £492K against £489K owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £3,422 | £28K | £492K | £489K | 0 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,987 | £33K | £482K | £476K | 0 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £14K | £36K | £481K | £453K | 4 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £17K | £114K | £554K | £512K | 4 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £11K | £153K | £534K | £489K | 4 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £2,645 | £100K | £518K | £472K | 5 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £402 | £57K | £465K | £464K | 5 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £10K | £159K | £588K | £578K | |
| 31 Dec 2017 | £11K | £51K | £527K | £516K | |
| 31 Dec 2016 | £81K |
Where Smile Cars Limited is registered
The registered office is in Worthing (BN11), in the Worthing local authority area, South East. Show BN11 1QR on a map.
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Shared registered office
91 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 Smile 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
- 03795795
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 24 June 1999 (27 years ago)
- Registered office
- Amelia House, Crescent Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QR
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 20 September 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
- Previous names
- Solent Citroen Limited (until 5 Jan 2009)
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 Worthing
Other active motor trade companies registered in Worthing.
- Sussex Car Centre Limited2016
- Sussex Prestige Motors Ltd2026
- Sussex Rolling Road (2001) Limited2001
- The Farm Car Centre Limited2020
- The Great Horseless Carriage Company Limited2022
- Tony Maio Cars Limited2020
- TZ250 Limited2015
- Watford Commercial Vehicles Limited2008
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Frequently asked questions
When are Smile Cars Limited's accounts due?
Smile Cars Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Smile Cars Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2027.
Is Smile Cars Limited still trading?
Smile Cars Limited 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 Smile Cars Limited do?
Smile Cars Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Smile Cars Limited?
Smile Cars Limited was incorporated on 24 June 1999, 27 years ago.
What is the penalty if Smile 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 Smile Cars Limited 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.