- Companies
- Plumbers and heating engineers
- Rochford
- A P Direct Limited
A P Direct Limited
- Company number
- 05395813
- Incorporated
- 17 Mar 200521 years trading
- Registered office
- Sovereign House, 82 West Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1AS
- Nature of business
- Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
A P Direct Limited is a 21-year-old private limited company registered in Rochford, company number 05395813, one of 44 plumbing and heating companies in Rochford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 £4,049 (+3.7%) on the year before, to -£105K.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £515 against £129K owed within a year: 0.0 times cover.
- 1 employee on average, up from 0 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2018 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | -£105K | £515 | £515 | £129K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | -£109K | £1,279 | £1,279 | £135K | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | -£108K | £350 | £837 | £133K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | -£104K | £204 | £691 | £129K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | -£99K | £120 | £607 | £101K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | -£105K | £485 | £109K | 0 | |
| 31 Mar 2019 | -£102K | £1 | £486 | £105K | |
| 31 Mar 2018 | -£97K | £130 | £1,024 | £100K |
Where A P Direct Limited is registered
The registered office is in Rochford (SS4), in the Rochford local authority area, East of England. Show SS4 1AS on a map.
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What happens if A P Direct 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
- 05395813
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 17 March 2005 (21 years ago)
- Registered office
- Sovereign House, 82 West Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1AS
- Nature of business
- Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 17 March 2026
- Previous names
- A P D Plumbing and Electrical Limited (until 19 Apr 2015)
Filing notes for plumbing and heating companies
Plumbing and heating companies frequently work under CIS for main contractors and also directly for homeowners, so turnover can mix CIS and non-CIS income.
Similar companies in Rochford
Other active plumbing and heating companies registered in Rochford.
- A.S. West Ltd2008
- Able Construction Contracts Ltd2014
- Able Pipework Services Limited2006
- Arch Plumbing & Heating Limited2025
- Atc Utilities Limited2023
- Aventus Facilities Management Limited2020
- Breeden Heating and Plumbing Ltd2014
- CP12 Gas Limited2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are A P Direct Limited's accounts due?
A P Direct 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 A P Direct Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is A P Direct Limited still trading?
A P Direct 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 A P Direct Limited do?
A P Direct Limited is registered under Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220).
How old is A P Direct Limited?
A P Direct Limited was incorporated on 17 March 2005, 21 years ago.
What is the penalty if A P Direct 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 A P Direct 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.