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- David Ray (Sales) Limited
David Ray (Sales) Limited
- Company number
- 05584476
- Incorporated
- 6 Oct 200521 years trading
- Registered office
- Grange Farm, Gypsy Lane Draycott, Derby, DE72 3PB
- Nature of business
- Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
David Ray (Sales) Limited is a 21-year-old private limited company registered in Derby, company number 05584476, one of 290 motor trade companies in Derby. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 20 October 2026, and its first CT600 is due at HMRC on 26 October 2026.
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 £10K (-5.6%) on the year before, to £178K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1M against £860K owed within a year: 1.2 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2016 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2024 | £178K | £6 | £1M | £860K | 2 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | £188K | £28K | £1.1M | £888K | 2 |
| 28 Oct 2022 | £193K | £6,499 | £865K | £699K | 2 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | £144K | £598K | £515K | 2 | |
| 28 Oct 2020 | £154K | £716K | £514K | 2 | |
| 31 Oct 2019 | £160K | £427K | £245K | 2 | |
| 31 Oct 2018 | £109K | £402K | £295K | 2 | |
| 31 Oct 2017 | £82K | £314K | £235K | ||
| 31 Oct 2016 | £100K | £281K | £165K |
Where David Ray (Sales) Limited is registered
The registered office is in Derby (DE72), in the Erewash local authority area, East Midlands. Show DE72 3PB on a map.
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Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as David Ray (Sales) Limited.
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What happens if David Ray (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 20 October 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 21 Oct 2026 to 20 Nov 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 21 Nov 2026 to 20 Jan 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 21 Jan 2027 to 20 Apr 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 21 Apr 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 21 Jan 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 20 Apr 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 20 Jul 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 20 Jan 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
- 05584476
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 6 October 2005 (21 years ago)
- Registered office
- Grange Farm, Gypsy Lane Draycott, Derby, DE72 3PB
- Nature of business
- Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)
- Year end
- 24 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 26 October 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 6 October 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 David Ray (Sales) Limited's accounts due?
David Ray (Sales) Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 20 October 2026 (in 7 days), covering the period to 20 January 2026.
When is David Ray (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 26 October 2025, due by 26 October 2026, and one for the period to 20 January 2026, due by 20 January 2027. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is David Ray (Sales) Limited still trading?
David Ray (Sales) 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 David Ray (Sales) Limited do?
David Ray (Sales) Limited is registered under Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320).
How old is David Ray (Sales) Limited?
David Ray (Sales) Limited was incorporated on 6 October 2005, 21 years ago.
What is the penalty if David Ray (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 David Ray (Sales) 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.