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- South Staffs Freight Terminal Limited
South Staffs Freight Terminal Limited
- Company number
- 03254192
- Incorporated
- 24 Sep 199630 years trading
- Registered office
- Lynn Lane, Shenstone, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0ED
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Freight transport by road; Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities
South Staffs Freight Terminal Limited is a 30-year-old private limited company registered in Lichfield, company number 03254192, one of 40 vehicle repair garages in Lichfield. 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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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 £60K (+13.3%) on the year before, to £512K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £399K against £172K owed within a year: 2.3 times cover.
- 11 employees on average, down from 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £512K | £51K | £399K | £172K | 11 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £452K | £78K | £371K | £185K | 12 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £594K | £99K | £526K | £117K | 9 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £606K | £247K | £793K | £305K | 9 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £577K | £153K | £793K | £354K | 10 |
| 31 Jul 2020 | £610K | £219K | £830K | £327K | 18 |
| 31 Jul 2019 | £664K | £75K | £883K | £330K | 21 |
| 31 Jul 2018 | £623K | £297K | £692K | £177K | 20 |
| 31 Jul 2017 | £604K | £317K | £654K | £155K | 14 |
| 31 Jul 2016 | £642K | £319K | £743K | £269K |
Where South Staffs Freight Terminal Limited is registered
The registered office is in Lichfield (WS14), in the Lichfield local authority area, West Midlands. Show WS14 0ED on a map.
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What happens if South Staffs Freight Terminal 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 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
- 03254192
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 24 September 1996 (30 years ago)
- Registered office
- Lynn Lane, Shenstone, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0ED
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Freight transport by road (SIC 49410)
Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities (SIC 52103) - Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 24 September 2026
Filing notes for vehicle repair garages
Garages hold parts stock and often own diagnostic equipment and ramps, which qualify for capital allowances.
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Frequently asked questions
When are South Staffs Freight Terminal Limited's accounts due?
South Staffs Freight Terminal Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2027 (in 199 days), covering the period to 31 July 2026.
When is South Staffs Freight Terminal Limited'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 South Staffs Freight Terminal Limited still trading?
South Staffs Freight Terminal 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 South Staffs Freight Terminal Limited do?
South Staffs Freight Terminal Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Freight transport by road (SIC 49410); Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities (SIC 52103).
How old is South Staffs Freight Terminal Limited?
South Staffs Freight Terminal Limited was incorporated on 24 September 1996, 30 years ago.
What is the penalty if South Staffs Freight Terminal 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 South Staffs Freight Terminal 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.