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- G&D Watchman Limited
G&D Watchman Limited
- Company number
- 11737907
- Incorporated
- 21 Dec 20187 years trading
- Registered office
- 5 Henson Close, South Church Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6WA
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
G&D Watchman Limited is a 7-year-old private limited company registered in Bishop Auckland, company number 11737907, one of 27 motor trade companies in Bishop Auckland. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 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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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 £12K (-64.2%) on the year before, to -£30K.
- Net assets rose in 1 of 5 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £8,084 against £38K owed within a year: 0.2 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 6 years, 2019 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | -£30K | £8,084 | £38K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2024 | -£18K | £34K | £48K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | -£1,080 | £48K | £40K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | -£971 | £28K | £16K | 2 | |
| 31 Dec 2020 | -£3,970 | £26K | £12K | 2 | |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £1,102 | £13K | £10K | 2 |
Where G&D Watchman Limited is registered
The registered office is in Bishop Auckland (DL14), in the County Durham local authority area, North East. Show DL14 6WA on a map.
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Also registered at this address
2 other companies use the same registered office as G&D Watchman Limited.
- Bishi-Tech Motors LtdMechanics and garages
- Bradbury Commercials LtdMotor traders
What happens if G&D Watchman 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 31 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 11737907
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 21 December 2018 (7 years ago)
- Registered office
- 5 Henson Close, South Church Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6WA
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 18 December 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 Bishop Auckland
Other active motor trade companies registered in Bishop Auckland.
- GCB Trading Ltd2024
- Graham Logistics Limited2008
- Import Car Parts Limited2012
- J Kempsey Ltd2025
- Kemp Commercials Limited2024
- L M North East Ltd2021
- Martin Bell Car Sales Limited2007
- Merchantmetals Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are G&D Watchman Limited's accounts due?
G&D Watchman Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 78 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is G&D Watchman Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is G&D Watchman Limited still trading?
G&D Watchman 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 G&D Watchman Limited do?
G&D Watchman Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is G&D Watchman Limited?
G&D Watchman Limited was incorporated on 21 December 2018, 7 years ago.
What is the penalty if G&D Watchman 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 G&D Watchman 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.