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WATANABE CO LTD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024




















 
WATANABE CO LTD
 
 
Company Information


Director
K Watanabe 




Registered number
12882953



Registered office
Unit 12
The Ivories

6-18 Northampton Road

London

N1 2HY





 
WATANABE CO LTD
Registered number: 12882953

Balance sheet
As at 30 September 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 4 
10,180
20,367

Tangible assets
 5 
2,750
4,684

  
12,930
25,051

Current assets
  

Stocks
 6 
77,735
60,804

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
110,965
106,279

Cash at bank and in hand
  
97,986
69,252

  
286,686
236,335

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(294,318)
(221,408)

Net current (liabilities)/assets
  
 
 
(7,632)
 
 
14,927

Total assets less current liabilities
  
5,298
39,978

  

Net assets
  
5,298
39,978


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
20
20

Profit and loss account
  
5,278
39,958

  
5,298
39,978


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WATANABE CO LTD
Registered number: 12882953
    
Balance sheet (continued)
As at 30 September 2024

The director considers that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 24 February 2025.




K Watanabe
Director

The notes on pages 3 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

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WATANABE CO LTD
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the Year Ended 30 September 2024

1.


General information

Watanabe Co Ltd is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in the United Kingdom and registered in England and Wales, registration number 12882951. The address of the registered office is Unit 12, The Ivories, 6-18 Northampton Road, London, England, N1 2HY. 
The principal activity of the company is that of the sale of wholesale clothing and footwear. 

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The disclosure requirements of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of comprehensive income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

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WATANABE CO LTD
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the Year Ended 30 September 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Turnover

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.4

Operating leases

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.5

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.6

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

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WATANABE CO LTD
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the Year Ended 30 September 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Taxation

Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


 
2.8

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

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WATANABE CO LTD
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the Year Ended 30 September 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Office equipment
-
20% straight line

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.10

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.11

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.12

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. 

 
2.13

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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WATANABE CO LTD
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the Year Ended 30 September 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.14

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Balance sheet when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 5 (2023 - 5).

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WATANABE CO LTD
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the Year Ended 30 September 2024

4.


Intangible assets




Intellectual property

£



Cost


At 1 October 2023
50,918



At 30 September 2024

50,918



Amortisation


At 1 October 2023
30,551


Charge for the year on owned assets
10,184



At 30 September 2024

40,735



Net book value



At 30 September 2024
10,183



At 30 September 2023
20,367



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WATANABE CO LTD
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the Year Ended 30 September 2024

5.


Tangible fixed assets





Office equipment

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 October 2023
9,669



At 30 September 2024

9,669



Depreciation


At 1 October 2023
4,985


Charge for the year on owned assets
1,934



At 30 September 2024

6,919



Net book value



At 30 September 2024
2,750



At 30 September 2023
4,685


6.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
77,735
60,804

77,735
60,804



7.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
96,322
94,935

Prepayments and accrued income
11,658
11,344

Tax recoverable
2,985
-

110,965
106,279


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WATANABE CO LTD
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the Year Ended 30 September 2024

8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
101,656
75,990

Corporation tax
-
2,985

Other taxation and social security
15,402
13,796

Other creditors
172,860
121,999

Accruals and deferred income
4,400
6,638

294,318
221,408



9.


Commitments under operating leases

As at 30 September 2024 the Company has future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases amounting to £20,300 (2023: £40,600). 


10.


Related party transactions

As at 30 September 2024 the company owed the Director £22,000 (2023: £22,000). This amount is interest free and repayable on demand. 
As at 30 September 2024 the company also owed £100,860 to a company of which the director is also a director and minority shareholder (2023: £99,999). This amount is interest free and repayable on demand. 

 
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