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Directdisplays Limited
Directdisplays Limited is a 25-year-old private limited company registered in Harlow, company number 04222163, one of 60 installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar) in Harlow. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 5 January 2027, and its first CT600 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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Financial snapshot, 2025
From the balance sheet at 31 March 2025, as filed at Companies House.
Directdisplays Limited over the years
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 £3,744 (+18.3%) on the year before, to £24K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £442K against £422K owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- 4 employees on average, up from 3 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 | £24K | £28K | £442K | £422K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £20K | £69K | £380K | £317K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £35K | £47K | £305K | £181K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £51K | £18K | £349K | £170K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £32K | £167 | £293K | £107K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £59K | £158 | £292K | £252K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £183K | £8,791 | £448K | £281K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £263K | £202K | £556K | £301K | 6 |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £270K | £5,362 | £627K | £361K | 5 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | £100K | £79 | £404K | £308K |
Where Directdisplays Limited is registered
The registered office is in Harlow (CM17), in the Harlow local authority area, East of England. Show CM17 9JA on a map.
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What happens if Directdisplays 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
- 04222163
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 23 May 2001 (25 years ago)
- Registered office
- 56 the Chase, Newhall, Harlow, CM17 9JA
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation (SIC 43290)
- Year end
- 5 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 15 June 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 2 registered
Filing notes for installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar)
Installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters, solar and similar) often buy stock and equipment up front, so stock at the year end and capital allowances both affect the tax bill.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Directdisplays Limited's accounts due?
Directdisplays Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 5 January 2027 (in 85 days), covering the period to 5 April 2026.
When is Directdisplays 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 31 March 2026, due by 31 March 2027, and one for the period to 5 April 2026, due by 5 April 2027. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Directdisplays Limited still trading?
Directdisplays 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 Directdisplays Limited do?
Directdisplays Limited is registered under Other construction installation (SIC 43290).
How old is Directdisplays Limited?
Directdisplays Limited was incorporated on 23 May 2001, 25 years ago.
What is the penalty if Directdisplays 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 Directdisplays 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.