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West Chirton Arc Limited
- Company number
- 04537549
- Incorporated
- 17 Sep 200224 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 12 West Chirton Industrial Estate, Norham Road, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 7TY
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
West Chirton Arc Limited is a 24-year-old private limited company registered in North Shields, company number 04537549, one of 25 vehicle repair garages in North Shields. 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 up £21K (+11.3%) on the year before, to £203K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £416K against £239K owed within a year: 1.7 times cover.
- 10 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb 2024 | £203K | £291K | £416K | £239K | 10 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £182K | £236K | £337K | £174K | 10 |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £202K | £257K | £370K | £188K | 9 |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £260K | £258K | £370K | £129K | 9 |
| 29 Feb 2020 | £246K | £304K | £457K | £233K | 10 |
| 28 Feb 2019 | £269K | £418K | £556K | £312K | |
| 28 Feb 2018 | £269K | £393K | £546K | £298K | |
| 28 Feb 2017 | £380K | ||||
| 29 Feb 2016 | £249K | £316K | £441K | £216K | |
| 28 Feb 2015 | £182K | £206K | £343K | £189K |
Who runs and owns West Chirton Arc Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| S*** H*** | Director | Apr 2025 |
| L*** B*** | Director | Sep 2026 |
9 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| D*** B*** | Secretary | Sep 2002 | Jul 2011 |
| I*** M*** | Secretary | Jul 2011 | Sep 2024 |
| Swift Incorporations Limited | Corporate Nominee Secretary | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| P*** A*** | Director | Jun 2008 | Feb 2023 |
| M*** B*** | Director | Sep 2002 | Jul 2011 |
| A*** H*** | Director | Sep 2024 | Apr 2025 |
| J*** H*** | Director | Jun 2008 | Sep 2024 |
| I*** M*** | Director | Sep 2008 | Sep 2024 |
| Instant Companies Limited | Nominee director (company) | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
People with significant control (2)
Charges (secured borrowing)
2 of 2 registered charges are outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Accident Credit Group Ltd | Outstanding | Oct 2025 |
| A private lender, A private lender | Outstanding | Sep 2024 |
Where West Chirton Arc Limited is registered
The registered office is in North Shields (NE29), in the North Tyneside local authority area, North East. Show NE29 7TY on a map.
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What happens if West Chirton Arc 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
- 04537549
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 17 September 2002 (24 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 12 West Chirton Industrial Estate, Norham Road, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 7TY
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 29 February (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 29 February 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 29 January 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 2 outstanding of 2 registered
- Previous names
- West Chirton CCS Limited (until 18 Jun 2012)
West Chirton Vehicle Refinishers Limited (until 8 Dec 2006)
Filing notes for vehicle repair garages
Garages hold parts stock and often own diagnostic equipment and ramps, which qualify for capital allowances.
Similar companies in North Shields
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in North Shields.
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- Alan Carr Jaguar Services Ltd2026
- Aps Detailing Ltd2022
- Aps Films Ltd2024
- Autocare Services (NS) Limited2008
- BMR Garage Services Ltd2007
- Cartec @ Vroom Limited2009
- Central Motors North East Ltd2010
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Frequently asked questions
When are West Chirton Arc Limited's accounts due?
West Chirton Arc Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 28 February 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is West Chirton Arc Limited's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 28 February 2025, due by 28 February 2026, and one for the period to 31 May 2025, due by 31 May 2026. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is West Chirton Arc Limited still trading?
West Chirton Arc 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 West Chirton Arc Limited do?
West Chirton Arc Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is West Chirton Arc Limited?
West Chirton Arc Limited was incorporated on 17 September 2002, 24 years ago.
Who runs West Chirton Arc Limited?
West Chirton Arc Limited has 2 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Apr 2025. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns West Chirton Arc Limited?
2 people or companies have significant control of West Chirton Arc Limited: an individual (has significant influence or control); Thao One Limited (owns 75% or more of the shares).
What is the penalty if West Chirton Arc 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 West Chirton Arc 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.