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- Unique Brands Ltd
Unique Brands Ltd
- Company number
- 09955062
- Incorporated
- 18 Jan 201610 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 9D Shefford Industrial Estate, Old Bridge Way, Shefford, SG17 5HQ
- Nature of business
- Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories; Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Unique Brands Ltd is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Shefford, company number 09955062, one of 16 motor trade companies in Shefford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 October 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 January 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 January 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 £3,703 (-1.3%) on the year before, to -£285K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1,225 against £286K owed within a year: 0.0 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2017 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 | -£285K | £1,225 | £286K | 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | -£281K | £2,597 | £284K | 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2023 | -£294K | £79K | £373K | 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | -£294K | £79K | £373K | 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2021 | -£241K | £456 | £62K | £303K | 0 |
| 31 Jan 2020 | £212K | £79K | £291K | 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2019 | £284K | £16K | £300K | ||
| 31 Jan 2018 | £218K | £104K | £323K | ||
| 31 Jan 2017 | -£39 | £1,000 | £17K | £17K |
Where Unique Brands Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Shefford (SG17), in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area, East of England. Show SG17 5HQ on a map.
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What happens if Unique Brands Ltd 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 October 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Nov 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 May 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Feb 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Apr 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jul 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jan 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
- 09955062
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 18 January 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 9D Shefford Industrial Estate, Old Bridge Way, Shefford, SG17 5HQ
- Nature of business
- Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (SIC 47910) - Year end
- 31 January (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 January 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 17 January 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.
Similar companies in Shefford
Other active motor trade companies registered in Shefford.
- WB Motors Ltd2024
- Whip Motors Ltd2025
- Baldock Car Sales Limited2017
- Beadlow Motors Ltd2020
- Country Vehicles Limited2000
- Denman Autocare Limited2012
- DJG Automotive Ltd2024
- John R. Ford and Sons (Shefford) Limited1967
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Frequently asked questions
When are Unique Brands Ltd's accounts due?
Unique Brands Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 October 2026 (in 19 days), covering the period to 31 January 2026.
When is Unique Brands Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 January 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 January 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 November 2026.
Is Unique Brands Ltd still trading?
Unique Brands Ltd 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 Unique Brands Ltd do?
Unique Brands Ltd is registered under Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320); Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (SIC 47910).
How old is Unique Brands Ltd?
Unique Brands Ltd was incorporated on 18 January 2016, 10 years ago.
What is the penalty if Unique Brands Ltd 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 Unique Brands Ltd 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.