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- West Country Car Sales Limited
West Country Car Sales Limited
- Company number
- 04629687
- Incorporated
- 7 Jan 200323 years trading
- Registered office
- Green Acres, Heath Lane Tedburn ST Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6AG
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
West Country Car Sales Limited is a 23-year-old private limited company registered in Exeter, company number 04629687, one of 111 motor trade companies in Exeter. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 March 2027, and its first CT600 is due at HMRC on 25 April 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 down £60K (-35.1%) on the year before, to £111K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £196K against £85K owed within a year: 2.3 times cover.
- 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | £111K | £196K | £85K | 2 | |
| 26 Apr 2024 | £171K | £433K | £262K | 2 | |
| 27 Apr 2023 | £196K | £489K | 2 | ||
| 27 Apr 2022 | £307K | £767K | £461K | 2 | |
| 27 Apr 2021 | £326K | £392K | £67K | 2 | |
| 28 Apr 2020 | £301K | £299K | £0 | 2 | |
| 29 Apr 2019 | £354K | £512K | £161K | ||
| 30 Apr 2018 | £311K | £358K | £60K | ||
| 30 Apr 2017 | £259K | £367K | £121K | ||
| 30 Apr 2016 | £464K | £137K | £1.1M | £710K |
Where West Country Car Sales Limited is registered
The registered office is in Exeter (EX6), in the Teignbridge local authority area, South West. Show EX6 6AG on a map.
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What happens if West Country Car Sales 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 March 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 May 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Oct 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jul 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Dec 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Jun 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
- 04629687
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 7 January 2003 (23 years ago)
- Registered office
- Green Acres, Heath Lane Tedburn ST Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6AG
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 30 June (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 25 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 8 September 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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Frequently asked questions
When are West Country Car Sales Limited's accounts due?
West Country Car Sales Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 March 2027 (in 169 days), covering the period to 30 June 2026.
When is West Country Car Sales 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 25 April 2026, due by 25 April 2027, and one for the period to 30 June 2026, due by 30 June 2027. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is West Country Car Sales Limited still trading?
West Country Car Sales Limited 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 West Country Car Sales Limited do?
West Country Car Sales Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is West Country Car Sales Limited?
West Country Car Sales Limited was incorporated on 7 January 2003, 23 years ago.
What is the penalty if West Country Car Sales 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 West Country Car Sales Limited 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.