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- Southwick Car Centre Limited
Southwick Car Centre Limited
- Company number
- 05322623
- Incorporated
- 30 Dec 200421 years trading
- Registered office
- 57 Frome Road, Southwick, Trowbridge, BA14 9QN
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Southwick Car Centre Limited is a 21-year-old private limited company registered in Trowbridge, company number 05322623, one of 21 motor trade companies in Trowbridge. 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 £117K (+4.6%) on the year before, to £2.7M.
- Net assets rose in 9 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.7M against £243K owed within a year: 7.0 times cover.
- 6 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2.7M | £285K | £1.7M | £243K | 6 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2.5M | £71K | £1.4M | £320K | 6 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2.5M | £268K | £1.3M | £215K | 6 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2.4M | £1.6M | £327K | 7 | |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £2.3M | £1.6M | £244K | 9 | |
| 30 Jun 2020 | £2.1M | £1M | £1.6M | £376K | 8 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £1.8M | £349K | £1.1M | £174K | 6 |
| 31 Dec 2017 | £1.6M | £301K | £1.1M | £220K | 6 |
| 31 Dec 2016 | £1.4M | £160K | £957K | £301K | 6 |
| 31 Dec 2015 | £1.2M | £16K | £868K | £398K |
Where Southwick Car Centre Limited is registered
The registered office is in Trowbridge (BA14), in the Wiltshire local authority area, South West. Show BA14 9QN on a map.
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What happens if Southwick Car Centre 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 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
- 05322623
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 30 December 2004 (21 years ago)
- Registered office
- 57 Frome Road, Southwick, Trowbridge, BA14 9QN
- 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 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 14 December 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 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 Trowbridge
Other active motor trade companies registered in Trowbridge.
- Sprint Manufacturing Limited2016
- The Redline Sportscar Company Limited2003
- Trowbridge Motor Supplies Limited1980
- Trowbridge Towbar Services Limited2004
- Vibe Network Ltd2020
- W.J. Joyce (Engineers) Limited1978
- B & T Cars Limited2019
- Bac Collective Ltd2018
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Frequently asked questions
When are Southwick Car Centre Limited's accounts due?
Southwick Car Centre Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Southwick Car Centre 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 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 Southwick Car Centre Limited still trading?
Southwick Car Centre 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 Southwick Car Centre Limited do?
Southwick Car Centre Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Southwick Car Centre Limited?
Southwick Car Centre Limited was incorporated on 30 December 2004, 21 years ago.
What is the penalty if Southwick Car Centre 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 Southwick Car Centre 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.