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- Direct Carz Ltd
Direct Carz Ltd
- Company number
- 12629251
- Incorporated
- 28 May 20206 years trading
- Registered office
- Tradeforce Building, Cornwall Place, Bradford, BD8 7JT
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Direct Carz Ltd is a 6-year-old private limited company registered in Bradford, company number 12629251, one of 635 motor trade companies in Bradford. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 31 May 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 £674 (-19.2%) on the year before, to £2,835.
- Net assets rose in 1 of 3 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £4,258 against £7,952 owed within a year: 0.5 times cover.
- 1 employee on average, up from 0 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 4 years, 2021 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2024 | £2,835 | £4,258 | £7,952 | 1 | |
| 31 May 2023 | £3,509 | £41K | £5,797 | 0 | |
| 31 May 2022 | £2,017 | £12K | £1,447 | 0 | |
| 31 May 2021 | £4,458 | £8,016 | £375 | 0 |
Where Direct Carz Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Bradford (BD8), in the Bradford local authority area, Yorkshire and The Humber. Show BD8 7JT on a map.
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Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as Direct Carz Ltd.
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What happens if Direct Carz Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £750 (£1,500 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Aug 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2026 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Feb 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 2027 | 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
- 12629251
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 28 May 2020 (6 years ago)
- Registered office
- Tradeforce Building, Cornwall Place, Bradford, BD8 7JT
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 11 April 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.
Similar companies in Bradford
Other active motor trade companies registered in Bradford.
- Direct Vehicles Ltd2021
- Dirkhill Motors Ltd2022
- Discount Leisure Store Ltd2018
- Dogar Motors UK Ltd2025
- Douglas Motor Spares Limited2017
- DR Cars (UK) Ltd2014
- DR Prestige Specialist Cars Ltd2023
- Driveway Hub Ltd2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Direct Carz Ltd's accounts due?
Direct Carz Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 31 May 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Direct Carz Ltd's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 31 May 2025, due by 31 May 2026, and one for the period to 31 August 2025, due by 31 August 2026. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Direct Carz Ltd still trading?
Direct Carz Ltd 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 Direct Carz Ltd do?
Direct Carz Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Direct Carz Ltd?
Direct Carz Ltd was incorporated on 28 May 2020, 6 years ago.
What is the penalty if Direct Carz Ltd 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 Direct Carz Ltd 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.