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- Hermes Direct Limited
Hermes Direct Limited
- Company number
- 06505941
- Incorporated
- 15 Feb 200818 years trading
- Registered office
- 26 Recreation Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 7AW
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Hermes Direct Limited is a 18-year-old private limited company registered in Coventry, company number 06505941, one of 402 motor trade companies in Coventry. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 26 November 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 26 February 2026 is due at HMRC on 26 February 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 £6,520 (-13.3%) on the year before, to -£56K.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £21K against £63K owed within a year: 0.3 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2025 | -£56K | £21K | £63K | 1 | |
| 26 Feb 2024 | -£49K | £43K | £72K | 1 | |
| 26 Feb 2023 | -£53K | £54K | £72K | 1 | |
| 27 Feb 2022 | -£39K | £13K | £13K | 1 | |
| 28 Feb 2021 | -£25K | £31K | £14K | 1 | |
| 29 Feb 2020 | -£15K | £4,615 | £20K | 1 | |
| 28 Feb 2019 | -£6,803 | £5,130 | £13K | ||
| 28 Feb 2018 | -£913 | £3,287 | £4,084 | ||
| 28 Feb 2017 | £139 | £20K | £22K | ||
| 29 Feb 2016 | £109 | £7,405 | £13K | £14K |
Where Hermes Direct Limited is registered
The registered office is in Coventry (CV6), in the Coventry local authority area, West Midlands. Show CV6 7AW on a map.
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What happens if Hermes Direct 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 26 November 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 27 Nov 2026 to 26 Dec 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 27 Dec 2026 to 26 Feb 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 27 Feb 2027 to 26 May 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 27 May 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 27 Feb 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 26 May 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 26 Aug 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 26 Feb 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
- 06505941
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 15 February 2008 (18 years ago)
- Registered office
- 26 Recreation Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 7AW
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 26 February (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 26 February 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 5 August 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.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Hermes Direct Limited's accounts due?
Hermes Direct Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 26 November 2026 (in 45 days), covering the period to 26 February 2026.
When is Hermes Direct Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 26 February 2026 is due at HMRC by 26 February 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 27 November 2026.
Is Hermes Direct Limited still trading?
Hermes Direct 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 Hermes Direct Limited do?
Hermes Direct Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Hermes Direct Limited?
Hermes Direct Limited was incorporated on 15 February 2008, 18 years ago.
What is the penalty if Hermes Direct 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 Hermes Direct 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.