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- Signature Vans Direct Limited
Signature Vans Direct Limited
- Company number
- 10118500
- Incorporated
- 12 Apr 201610 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 19 North East Fruit & Vegetable Market, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 0QY
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Signature Vans Direct Limited is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Gateshead, company number 10118500, one of 60 motor trade companies in Gateshead. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 31 January 2026.
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 £2,415 (+2.3%) on the year before, to £107K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £352K against £97K owed within a year: 3.6 times cover.
- 3 employees on average, up from 1 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2017 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | £107K | £352K | £97K | 3 | |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £104K | £287K | £196K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £61K | £182K | £118K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £28K | £157K | £111K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2020 | -£3,018 | £96K | £119K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2019 | -£22K | £89K | £111K | ||
| 30 Apr 2018 | £72 | £36K | £36K | ||
| 30 Apr 2017 | £2 | £2 |
Where Signature Vans Direct Limited is registered
The registered office is in Gateshead (NE11), in the Gateshead local authority area, North East. Show NE11 0QY on a map.
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What happens if Signature Vans Direct Limited files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £1,500 (£3,000 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Aug 2026 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 May 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jul 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Oct 2026 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Apr 2027 | 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
- 10118500
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 12 April 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 19 North East Fruit & Vegetable Market, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 0QY
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 30 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 April 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 10 November 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 Gateshead
Other active motor trade companies registered in Gateshead.
- Team Valley Commercials Ltd2021
- Team Valley Tyres Ltd2020
- Teesside Car Parts & Salvage Ltd2019
- TMP Vehicles Ltd2021
- Tyne and Wear Autos Ltd2023
- Tyres on the Tyne SS Ltd2026
- Webuyyourtaxi.Com Limited2010
- Windy Nook Car Co Ltd2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Signature Vans Direct Limited's accounts due?
Signature Vans Direct Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 31 January 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Signature Vans Direct Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 April 2025 is due at HMRC by 30 April 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 February 2026.
Is Signature Vans Direct Limited still trading?
Signature Vans Direct Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 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 Signature Vans Direct Limited do?
Signature Vans Direct Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Signature Vans Direct Limited?
Signature Vans Direct Limited was incorporated on 12 April 2016, 10 years ago.
What is the penalty if Signature Vans 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 Signature Vans Direct Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 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.