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- Southern Motion Ltd
Southern Motion Ltd
- Company number
- 10915880
- Incorporated
- 15 Aug 20179 years trading
- Registered office
- Casino Garage Canterbury Road, Wingham, Canterbury, CT3 1NL
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Southern Motion Ltd is a 9-year-old private limited company registered in Canterbury, company number 10915880, one of 34 motor trade companies in Canterbury. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and its first CT600 is due at HMRC on 31 December 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 up £652 (+1.2%) on the year before, to -£52K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 6 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £409K against £291K owed within a year: 1.4 times cover.
- 5 employees on average, up from 4 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 7 years, 2018 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2024 | -£52K | £3,012 | £409K | £291K | 5 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | -£53K | £378 | £375K | £337K | 4 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | -£53K | £1,831 | £347K | £218K | 0 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | -£62K | -£16K | £223K | £220K | 0 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | -£116K | -£8,394 | £126K | £170K | 2 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | -£61K | £15K | £140K | £160K | 2 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £25K | £6,287 | £72K | £34K | 2 |
Where Southern Motion Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Canterbury (CT3), in the Dover local authority area, South East. Show CT3 1NL on a map.
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What happens if Southern Motion 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 10915880
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 15 August 2017 (9 years ago)
- Registered office
- Casino Garage Canterbury Road, Wingham, Canterbury, CT3 1NL
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200) - Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 14 August 2025
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.
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Other active motor trade companies registered in Canterbury.
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- Value Auto Market Ltd2026
- Westbere Cars Ltd2024
- 60K Performance Limited2023
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Frequently asked questions
When are Southern Motion Ltd's accounts due?
Southern Motion Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Southern Motion Ltd's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, due by 31 December 2026, and one for the period to 31 March 2026, due by 31 March 2027. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Southern Motion Ltd still trading?
Southern Motion 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 Southern Motion Ltd do?
Southern Motion Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Southern Motion Ltd?
Southern Motion Ltd was incorporated on 15 August 2017, 9 years ago.
What is the penalty if Southern Motion 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 Southern Motion 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.