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- W18 Cars Ltd
W18 Cars Ltd
- Company number
- 09139236
- Incorporated
- 21 Jul 201412 years trading
- Registered office
- Vivary Mill, Vivary Way, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9NW
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
W18 Cars Ltd is a 12-year-old private limited company registered in Colne, company number 09139236, one of 13 motor trade companies in Colne. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 April 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 July 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 £2,874 (+3.8%) on the year before, to £78K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £444K against £369K owed within a year: 1.2 times cover.
- 3 employees on average during the year.
- 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 Jul 2025 | £78K | £82K | £444K | £369K | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £76K | £70K | £536K | £112K | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £48K | £74K | £438K | £76K | 2 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £100K | £18K | £377K | £53K | 2 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £51K | £83K | £363K | £131K | 2 |
| 31 Jul 2020 | £12K | £45K | £231K | £222K | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2019 | £24K | £6,219 | £209K | £189K | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2018 | £1,043 | £192K | £196K | 2 | |
| 31 Jul 2017 | £920 | £59K | £177K | £186K | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2016 | £718 | £17K | £145K | £149K |
Where W18 Cars Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Colne (BB8), in the Pendle local authority area, North West. Show BB8 9NW on a map.
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What happens if W18 Cars 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 30 April 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 May 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Nov 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Aug 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Oct 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jul 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
- 09139236
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 21 July 2014 (12 years ago)
- Registered office
- Vivary Mill, Vivary Way, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9NW
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 March 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 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 Colne
Other active motor trade companies registered in Colne.
- Wicked Bikez Ltd2015
- Z.A.F Motorworx Ltd2025
- 4Tech Moto Limited2005
- Aecco Limited2005
- County Automotive Limited2003
- Ksi Cars Ltd2021
- MTD Auto Limited2026
- Norman Law Motors Ltd1999
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Frequently asked questions
When are W18 Cars Ltd's accounts due?
W18 Cars Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2027 (in 199 days), covering the period to 31 July 2026.
When is W18 Cars Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2027.
Is W18 Cars Ltd still trading?
W18 Cars 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 W18 Cars Ltd do?
W18 Cars Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is W18 Cars Ltd?
W18 Cars Ltd was incorporated on 21 July 2014, 12 years ago.
What is the penalty if W18 Cars 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 W18 Cars 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.