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- Derek Merson Limited
Derek Merson Limited
- Company number
- 03968407
- Incorporated
- 10 Apr 200026 years trading
- Registered office
- The Metropole Garage, North Road, Minehead, TA24 5QW
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Derek Merson Limited is a 26-year-old private limited company registered in Minehead, company number 03968407, one of 16 motor trade companies in Minehead. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 5 January 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 5 April 2026 is due at HMRC on 5 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 £5,098 (-0.2%) on the year before, to £2.1M.
- Net assets rose in 8 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.1M against £428K owed within a year: 2.7 times cover.
- 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £2.1M | £116K | £1.1M | £428K | 8 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £2.1M | £240K | £1.5M | £592K | 8 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £2M | £141K | £1.3M | £513K | 8 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £1.9M | £112K | £1.2M | £230K | 8 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £1.9M | £314K | £1.3M | £109K | 8 |
| 5 Apr 2020 | £1.9M | £323K | £1.3M | £67K | 9 |
| 5 Apr 2019 | £1.8M | £101K | £1.1M | £152K | |
| 5 Apr 2018 | £1.8M | £132K | £1.2M | £212K | 5 |
| 5 Apr 2017 | £1.8M | £92K | £1.2M | £204K | |
| 5 Apr 2016 | £1.6M | £71K | £1.2M | £232K |
Where Derek Merson Limited is registered
The registered office is in Minehead (TA24), in the Somerset local authority area, South West. Show TA24 5QW on a map.
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What happens if Derek Merson 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 5 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 6 Jan 2027 to 5 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 6 Feb 2027 to 5 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 6 Apr 2027 to 5 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 6 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 6 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 5 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 5 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 5 Apr 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
- 03968407
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 10 April 2000 (26 years ago)
- Registered office
- The Metropole Garage, North Road, Minehead, TA24 5QW
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (SIC 68209) - Year end
- 5 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 5 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 10 April 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 3 outstanding of 9 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.
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Other active motor trade companies registered in Minehead.
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- Loxhole Ltd2015
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- Priddy's Motor Company Ltd2015
- Quirke Street Motors Ltd2019
- The Vertex Collection Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Derek Merson Limited's accounts due?
Derek Merson Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 5 January 2027 (in 84 days), covering the period to 5 April 2026.
When is Derek Merson Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 5 April 2026 is due at HMRC by 5 April 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 6 January 2027.
Is Derek Merson Limited still trading?
Derek Merson 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 Derek Merson Limited do?
Derek Merson Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (SIC 68209).
How old is Derek Merson Limited?
Derek Merson Limited was incorporated on 10 April 2000, 26 years ago.
What is the penalty if Derek Merson 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 Derek Merson 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.