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- GP Metals & Spares Limited
GP Metals & Spares Limited
- Company number
- 03523515
- Incorporated
- 9 Mar 199828 years trading
- Registered office
- Ground Floor Centenary House, Peninsula Park, Rydon Lane, Exeter, EX2 7XE
- Nature of business
- Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
GP Metals & Spares Limited is a 28-year-old private limited company registered in Exeter, company number 03523515, one of 111 motor trade companies in Exeter. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 March 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 June 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 June 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 £1.6M (+189.5%) on the year before, to £2.5M.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- 21 employees on average, up from 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £2.5M | £148K | £1.1M | 21 | |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £859K | £4,708 | £958K | 18 | |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £703K | £50K | £1.2M | 16 | |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £555K | £127K | £1M | 18 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £361K | £149K | £850K | 16 | |
| 30 Jun 2020 | £359K | £424K | £865K | £377K | 0 |
| 30 Jun 2019 | £374K | £4,481 | £403K | £340K | 12 |
| 30 Jun 2018 | £330K | £75K | £290K | £376K | 9 |
| 30 Jun 2017 | £329K | £54K | £139K | £173K | 9 |
| 30 Jun 2016 | £377K | £100K | £162K | £155K |
Where GP Metals & Spares Limited is registered
The registered office is in Exeter (EX2), in the Exeter local authority area, South West. Show EX2 7XE on a map.
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Shared registered office
125 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 GP Metals & Spares 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 March 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 May 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Oct 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jul 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Dec 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Jun 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
- 03523515
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 9 March 1998 (28 years ago)
- Registered office
- Ground Floor Centenary House, Peninsula Park, Rydon Lane, Exeter, EX2 7XE
- Nature of business
- Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)
- Year end
- 30 June (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 June 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 9 March 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 5 outstanding of 5 registered
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 Exeter
Other active motor trade companies registered in Exeter.
- H&W Automotive Ltd2026
- Haarp Motors Ltd2023
- Hamworthy Car Centre Limited2003
- Harry Moore Commercials Ltd2012
- Independent Motor Trade Factors Associated Limited1978
- Ivybridge Trade Centre Limited2010
- J A Cars (Exeter) Limited2005
- J P Sibley & Sons Limited2014
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Frequently asked questions
When are GP Metals & Spares Limited's accounts due?
GP Metals & Spares Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 March 2027 (in 169 days), covering the period to 30 June 2026.
When is GP Metals & Spares Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 June 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 June 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 April 2027.
Is GP Metals & Spares Limited still trading?
GP Metals & Spares 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 GP Metals & Spares Limited do?
GP Metals & Spares Limited is registered under Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320).
How old is GP Metals & Spares Limited?
GP Metals & Spares Limited was incorporated on 9 March 1998, 28 years ago.
What is the penalty if GP Metals & Spares 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 GP Metals & Spares 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.