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- Trade Autos Ltd
Trade Autos Ltd
- Company number
- 14194377
- Incorporated
- 24 Jun 20224 years trading
- Registered office
- 318-320 Stafford Road, Croydon, CR0 4NH
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Trade Autos Ltd is a 4-year-old private limited company registered in Croydon, company number 14194377, one of 142 motor trade companies in Croydon. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 March 2028.
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 £7,181 (-11%) on the year before, to £58K.
- Net assets rose in 1 of 3 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £96K against £162K owed within a year: 0.6 times cover.
- 3 employees on average, up from 1 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 4 years, 2023 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £58K | £10K | £96K | £162K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £65K | £40K | £60K | £135K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £29K | £36K | £59K | £100K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £49K | £37K | 3 |
Where Trade Autos Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Croydon (CR0), in the Sutton local authority area, London. Show CR0 4NH on a map.
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What happens if Trade Autos 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 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Jan 2028 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2028 to 30 Jun 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 2029 | 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
- 14194377
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 24 June 2022 (4 years ago)
- Registered office
- 318-320 Stafford Road, Croydon, CR0 4NH
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200) - Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 11 December 2025
- Previous names
- Motor 4 You Croydon Ltd (until 17 Oct 2022)
Motor 4 You Ltd (until 3 Oct 2022)
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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Frequently asked questions
When are Trade Autos Ltd's accounts due?
Trade Autos Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2027 (in 444 days), covering the period to 31 March 2027.
When is Trade Autos Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2028.
Is Trade Autos Ltd still trading?
Trade Autos Ltd 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 Trade Autos Ltd do?
Trade Autos 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 Trade Autos Ltd?
Trade Autos Ltd was incorporated on 24 June 2022, 4 years ago.
What is the penalty if Trade Autos 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 Trade Autos Ltd 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.