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- The Elms Car Sales Ltd
The Elms Car Sales Ltd
- Company number
- 10546346
- Incorporated
- 4 Jan 20179 years trading
- Registered office
- The Elms Bristol Road, Pawlett, Bridgwater, TA6 4RT
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
The Elms Car Sales Ltd is a 9-year-old private limited company registered in Bridgwater, company number 10546346, one of 41 motor trade companies in Bridgwater. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 30 September 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 down £19K (-12.9%) on the year before, to £127K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £148K against £9,843 owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 3 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2018 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2024 | £127K | £148K | £9,843 | 3 | |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £145K | £183K | £16K | 3 | |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £112K | £180K | £46K | 3 | |
| 3 Jan 2022 | £113K | £183K | £29K | 3 | |
| 3 Jan 2021 | £82K | £123K | £15K | 3 | |
| 3 Jan 2020 | £48K | £48K | £4,229 | 3 | |
| 3 Jan 2019 | £43K | £64K | £25K | ||
| 3 Jan 2018 | £29K | £40K | £16K |
Where The Elms Car Sales Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Bridgwater (TA6), in the Somerset local authority area, South West. Show TA6 4RT on a map.
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What happens if The Elms Car Sales Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £150 (£300 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 2027 | 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
- 10546346
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 4 January 2017 (9 years ago)
- Registered office
- The Elms Bristol Road, Pawlett, Bridgwater, TA6 4RT
- 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
- 31 December 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 3 January 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.
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- Woodland Cars Ltd2020
- Your Car (GB) Ltd2005
- Ashcott Car Centre Limited2025
- Automend Services Ltd2023
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Frequently asked questions
When are The Elms Car Sales Ltd's accounts due?
The Elms Car Sales Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 September 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is The Elms Car Sales Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2025 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2026.
Is The Elms Car Sales Ltd still trading?
The Elms Car Sales 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 The Elms Car Sales Ltd do?
The Elms Car Sales Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is The Elms Car Sales Ltd?
The Elms Car Sales Ltd was incorporated on 4 January 2017, 9 years ago.
What is the penalty if The Elms Car Sales 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 The Elms Car Sales 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.