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- Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd
Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd
- Company number
- 13124869
- Incorporated
- 11 Jan 20215 years trading
- Registered office
- Chalice House Bromley Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7BY
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd is a 5-year-old private limited company registered in Colchester, company number 13124869, one of 162 vehicle repair garages in Colchester. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 January 2027, and its first CT600 is due at HMRC on 31 January 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 up £143K (+193.7%) on the year before, to £217K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £169K against £48K owed within a year: 3.5 times cover.
- 4 employees on average, up from 2 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2022 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | £217K | £13K | £169K | £48K | 4 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £74K | £6,224 | £23K | £14K | 2 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £80K | £40K | £43K | £16K | 2 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £42K | £47K | £47K | £21K | 2 |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £25K | £19K | £19K | £7,869 | 0 |
Public contracts won
Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd has one public sector contract award on record; the ones with their own published value total £420K (2025). Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices.
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County Council | Site Shunters and Trailer Maintenance | £420K | 6 Oct 2025 |
Where Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Colchester (CO7), in the Tendring local authority area, East of England. Show CO7 7BY on a map.
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Shared registered office
72 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd 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 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 May 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Aug 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 May 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 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
- 13124869
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 11 January 2021 (5 years ago)
- Registered office
- Chalice House Bromley Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7BY
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 30 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 January 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 15 September 2026
Filing notes for vehicle repair garages
Garages hold parts stock and often own diagnostic equipment and ramps, which qualify for capital allowances.
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Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Colchester.
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- Euro Car Keys Solutions Ltd2025
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- Fullers Auto Salvage Limited2013
- Fusion Smart Repairs Ltd2026
- G & S Car Centre Ltd2017
- G Clarke & Son Body Repairs Ltd2026
- Galleywood Garage Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd's accounts due?
Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 January 2027 (in 110 days), covering the period to 30 April 2026.
When is Essex Commercial Vehicles 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 January 2026, due by 31 January 2027, and one for the period to 30 April 2026, due by 30 April 2027. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd still trading?
Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd 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 Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd do?
Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd?
Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd was incorporated on 11 January 2021, 5 years ago.
Has Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd won public sector contracts?
Yes. Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd has one contract award from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £420K), most recently from Essex County Council.
What is the penalty if Essex Commercial Vehicles 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 Essex Commercial Vehicles Ltd 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.