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- Van Trade Direct Limited
Van Trade Direct Limited
- Company number
- 10112528
- Incorporated
- 8 Apr 201610 years trading
- Registered office
- Van Trade Direct Station Road, Kelvedon, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9NN
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Van Trade Direct Limited is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Colchester, company number 10112528, one of 193 motor trade companies in Colchester. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 28 February 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 down £57K (-56.5%) on the year before, to £44K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £271K against £200K owed within a year: 1.4 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2024 | £44K | £13K | £271K | £200K | 2 |
| 31 May 2023 | £101K | £0 | £306K | £177K | 2 |
| 31 May 2022 | £141K | £12K | £377K | £197K | 2 |
| 31 May 2021 | £58K | £0 | £421K | £297K | 2 |
| 31 May 2020 | £27K | £21K | £292K | £228K | 2 |
| 31 May 2019 | £6,929 | £0 | £427K | £371K | 3 |
| 31 May 2018 | -£8,829 | £900 | £259K | £269K | 3 |
| 31 May 2017 | -£9,017 | -£291K | £282K | 2 |
Where Van Trade Direct Limited is registered
The registered office is in Colchester (CO5), in the Braintree local authority area, East of England. Show CO5 9NN on a map.
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What happens if Van Trade 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 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Apr 2026 to 31 May 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Sep 2026 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jun 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Aug 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Nov 2026 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 May 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
- 10112528
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 8 April 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- Van Trade Direct Station Road, Kelvedon, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9NN
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 7 April 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 Colchester
Other active motor trade companies registered in Colchester.
- Veloce Motor Group Ltd2024
- View Automotive Limited2016
- VND Motors Limited2025
- Whiting Auto Recycling Limited2001
- Wolfrace Wheels (UK) Limited1989
- Woodhill Automotive Limited2024
- 2 Wheels Limited2003
- 666 Automotive Limited2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Van Trade Direct Limited's accounts due?
Van Trade Direct Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 28 February 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Van Trade Direct Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 May 2025 is due at HMRC by 31 May 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 March 2026.
Is Van Trade Direct Limited still trading?
Van Trade Direct Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 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 Van Trade Direct Limited do?
Van Trade Direct Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Van Trade Direct Limited?
Van Trade Direct Limited was incorporated on 8 April 2016, 10 years ago.
What is the penalty if Van Trade 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 Van Trade Direct Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 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.