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- GCB Trading Ltd
GCB Trading Ltd
- Company number
- 15839274
- Incorporated
- 15 Jul 20242 years trading
- Registered office
- 104 Low Etherley, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0EU
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories; Specialised cleaning services
GCB Trading Ltd is a 2-year-old private limited company registered in Bishop Auckland, company number 15839274, one of 27 motor trade companies in Bishop Auckland. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 April 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 July 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 July 2025, as filed at Companies House. Negative net assets mean the company owed more than it owned at that date.
Where GCB Trading Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Bishop Auckland (DL14), in the County Durham local authority area, North East. Show DL14 0EU on a map.
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- MTS Electrics LtdElectricians
- TMRC LtdSpecialist contractors
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- Victory Roofing LtdRoofers
- Rend-Pro North East LimitedProperty developers
- Vickers Detailing LimitedCleaning companies
- Orchard Tree Care Services LtdLandscapers and gardeners
Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as GCB Trading Ltd.
- Rockwood Motor Group LtdMotor traders
What happens if GCB Trading 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 30 April 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 May 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Nov 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Aug 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Oct 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jul 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
- 15839274
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 15 July 2024 (2 years ago)
- Registered office
- 104 Low Etherley, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0EU
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)
Specialised cleaning services (SIC 81222) - Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 14 July 2026
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.
- 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
- MJM Car Sales Limited2019
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Frequently asked questions
When are GCB Trading Ltd's accounts due?
GCB Trading Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2027 (in 199 days), covering the period to 31 July 2026.
When is GCB Trading Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2027.
Is GCB Trading Ltd still trading?
GCB Trading 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 GCB Trading Ltd do?
GCB Trading Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320); Specialised cleaning services (SIC 81222).
How old is GCB Trading Ltd?
GCB Trading Ltd was incorporated on 15 July 2024, 2 years ago.
What is the penalty if GCB Trading 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 GCB Trading 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.