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- Shorts Travel Limited
Shorts Travel Limited
- Company number
- SC505648
- Incorporated
- 12 May 201511 years trading
- Registered office
- 190 East High Street, Forfar, DD8 2HG
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Other passenger land transport
Shorts Travel Limited is a 11-year-old private limited company registered in Forfar, company number SC505648, one of 13 vehicle repair garages in Forfar. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 28 February 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 28 May 2026 is due at HMRC on 28 May 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 £17K (-20.6%) on the year before, to £67K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- 34 employees on average, up from 33 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2017 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £67K | £55K | £384K | 34 | |
| 31 May 2024 | £84K | £45K | £209K | 33 | |
| 31 May 2023 | £73K | £669 | £165K | 30 | |
| 31 May 2022 | £152K | £122K | £120K | 25 | |
| 31 May 2021 | £76K | £100K | £90K | 19 | |
| 31 May 2020 | £397 | £46K | £89K | 17 | |
| 28 May 2020 | £397 | £46K | £89K | 17 | |
| 28 May 2019 | -£982 | £32K | £88K | 12 | |
| 29 May 2018 | -£11K | £4,317 | £68K | 6 | |
| 30 May 2017 | £780 | £859 | £16K | £74K |
Public contracts won
Shorts Travel Limited has 8 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £382K, from 2021 to 2026. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. For 7 of them the published figure is a shared or multi-year ceiling (a framework place, a multi-supplier award, or more than a small company could hold alone), so no value is shown. These were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- Angus Council6 awards
- Dundee City Council1 award
- Aberdeenshire Council1 award
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee City Council | Tender for the Supply of Secondary School to Dundee and Angus College Transport | Ceiling, not shown | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Angus Council | Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing August 2026 | Ceiling, not shown | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Angus Council | Tender for the supply of School Transport Services Commencing January 2026 | Ceiling, not shown | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Angus Council | Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2025 | Ceiling, not shown | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Angus Council | Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for September 2025 | £382K | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Angus Council | Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2024 | Ceiling, not shown | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Aberdeenshire Council | Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023 | Ceiling, not shown | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Angus Council | Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2021 | Ceiling, not shown | 6 Jul 2021 |
Where Shorts Travel Limited is registered
The registered office is in Forfar (DD8), in the Angus local authority area, Scotland. Show DD8 2HG on a map.
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What happens if Shorts Travel 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 28 February 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Sep 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 29 May 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 Aug 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Nov 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 May 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
- SC505648
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 12 May 2015 (11 years ago)
- Registered office
- 190 East High Street, Forfar, DD8 2HG
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Other passenger land transport (SIC 49390) - Year end
- 28 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 25 April 2026
Filing notes for vehicle repair garages
Garages hold parts stock and often own diagnostic equipment and ramps, which qualify for capital allowances.
Similar companies in Forfar
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Forfar.
- Triple R Garage Services Ltd2017
- Academy Street Auto Repair Ltd2026
- BDH Mini Specialists Ltd2021
- Elite Autobody Ltd2026
- Forfar Autos Ltd2025
- Forfar Tyre Services Ltd2015
- Galloway MOT Services Ltd2026
- HRK Auto Services Ltd2023
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Frequently asked questions
When are Shorts Travel Limited's accounts due?
Shorts Travel Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 February 2027 (in 138 days), covering the period to 28 May 2026.
When is Shorts Travel Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 28 May 2026 is due at HMRC by 28 May 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 March 2027.
Is Shorts Travel Limited still trading?
Shorts Travel 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 Shorts Travel Limited do?
Shorts Travel Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Other passenger land transport (SIC 49390).
How old is Shorts Travel Limited?
Shorts Travel Limited was incorporated on 12 May 2015, 11 years ago.
Has Shorts Travel Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Shorts Travel Limited has 8 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £382K), most recently from Dundee City Council.
What is the penalty if Shorts Travel 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 Shorts Travel 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.