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- Bars Factors Limited
Bars Factors Limited
- Company number
- 03343325
- Incorporated
- 25 Mar 199729 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 22, Stella Gill Industrial Estate, Chester le Street, Co Durham, DH2 2RG
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Bars Factors Limited is a 29-year-old private limited company registered in Chester le Street, company number 03343325, one of 22 vehicle repair garages in Chester le Street. 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 down £9,387 (-12.5%) on the year before, to £66K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £109K against £161K owed within a year: 0.7 times cover.
- 12 employees on average, up from 11 the year before.
- 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 Mar 2025 | £66K | £109K | £161K | 12 | |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £75K | £121K | £65K | 11 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £64K | £136K | £87K | 10 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £34K | £113K | £84K | 8 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £25K | £108K | £83K | 8 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £19K | £62K | £88K | 7 | |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £11K | £48K | £93K | ||
| 31 Mar 2018 | £11K | £57K | £100K | ||
| 31 Mar 2017 | £14K | £58K | £102K | ||
| 31 Mar 2016 | £53K | £92K |
Who runs and owns Bars Factors Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| D*** R*** | Director | Mar 1997 |
| S*** R*** | Director | Jan 2024 |
| S*** R*** | Secretary | May 2003 |
6 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| W*** S*** | Secretary | Mar 1997 | May 2001 |
| J*** T*** | Secretary | Dec 2001 | May 2003 |
| Jl Nominees Two Limited | Corporate Nominee Secretary | Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 |
| W*** S*** | Director | Mar 1997 | May 2001 |
| J*** T*** | Director | Dec 2001 | May 2003 |
| Jl Nominees One Limited | Nominee director (company) | Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 |
People with significant control (2)
Charges (secured borrowing)
1 of 1 registered charge is outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays Bank PLC | Outstanding | May 1997 |
Where Bars Factors Limited is registered
The registered office is in Chester le Street (DH2), in the County Durham local authority area, North East. Show DH2 2RG on a map.
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What happens if Bars Factors 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
- 03343325
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 25 March 1997 (29 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 22, Stella Gill Industrial Estate, Chester le Street, Co Durham, DH2 2RG
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 21 April 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for vehicle repair garages
Garages hold parts stock and often own diagnostic equipment and ramps, which qualify for capital allowances.
Similar companies in Chester le Street
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Chester le Street.
- Beamish Plant Services Limited2017
- Birtley Fast Fit Limited2019
- Blitz MOT Centre Ltd2024
- Bluechip Automotive Ltd2018
- Brendasam Ltd2025
- C & S Body Repair Ltd2024
- CP Vehicle Solutions Ltd2023
- D Pickering Ltd2019
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Frequently asked questions
When are Bars Factors Limited's accounts due?
Bars Factors Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 80 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Bars Factors 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 Bars Factors Limited still trading?
Bars Factors 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 Bars Factors Limited do?
Bars Factors Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Bars Factors Limited?
Bars Factors Limited was incorporated on 25 March 1997, 29 years ago.
Who runs Bars Factors Limited?
Bars Factors Limited has 2 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Mar 1997. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Bars Factors Limited?
2 people or companies have significant control of Bars Factors Limited: an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
What is the penalty if Bars Factors 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 Bars Factors 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.