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- Vans Direct (Southern) Limited
Vans Direct (Southern) Limited
- Company number
- 04955005
- Incorporated
- 6 Nov 200322 years trading
- Registered office
- 348 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3HY
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Vans Direct (Southern) Limited is a 22-year-old private limited company registered in Southampton, company number 04955005, one of 239 motor trade companies in Southampton. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 30 September 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 £230K (-56.8%) on the year before, to £175K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.6M against £1.5M owed within a year: 1.1 times cover.
- 9 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2016 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2024 | £175K | £372 | £1.6M | £1.5M | 9 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £404K | £53K | £2.3M | £1.9M | 9 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £537K | £160K | £3M | £2.4M | 8 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £828K | £383 | £3.3M | £2.4M | 6 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £690K | £17K | £2.8M | £2.1M | 6 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £587K | £602 | £1.5M | £1.1M | |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £670K | £269 | £1.8M | £1.2M | |
| 31 Dec 2017 | £623K | £1.8M | £1.3M | ||
| 31 Dec 2016 | £586K | £24 | £1.7M | £1.1M |
Where Vans Direct (Southern) Limited is registered
The registered office is in Southampton (SO15), in the Southampton local authority area, South East. Show SO15 3HY on a map.
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What happens if Vans Direct (Southern) Limited files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £150 (£300 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 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 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
- 04955005
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 6 November 2003 (22 years ago)
- Registered office
- 348 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3HY
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 6 November 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 3 outstanding of 4 registered
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.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Vans Direct (Southern) Limited's accounts due?
Vans Direct (Southern) Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 September 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Vans Direct (Southern) Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2025 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2026.
Is Vans Direct (Southern) Limited still trading?
Vans Direct (Southern) 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 Vans Direct (Southern) Limited do?
Vans Direct (Southern) Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Vans Direct (Southern) Limited?
Vans Direct (Southern) Limited was incorporated on 6 November 2003, 22 years ago.
What is the penalty if Vans Direct (Southern) 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 Vans Direct (Southern) 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.