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Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The)

Private limited company

120 Kings Road, London, SW3 4TR

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00006338

Company number

6 Jun 1872

Incorporated

3

Active officers

31 Dec 2025

Last accounts made up to

Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) company overview

Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) is a private limited company registered with company number 00006338. It was incorporated on 6 Jun 1872 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 120 Kings Road, London, SW3 4TR. The company has 3 active officers.

Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 30 Sep 2027

319 days

Confirmation statement

Due 14 Oct 2027

333 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Oct 2027

320 days

Dates are the ones Companies House holds for this company. Late accounts trigger automatic Companies House penalties starting at £150, and HMRC charges interest on late corporation tax.

Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) at a glance

154 years

Trading age

56,409 days since incorporation

3

Active officers

Leah, Leah, Matthew

184

Filings on record

Latest: 1 Oct 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The)

Nature of business (SIC codes)

61900

Other telecommunications activities

Allowable expenses for Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The)

Based on Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The)'s SIC code (61900), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a general business company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Vehicle & mileage

45p a mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a personal car.

Staff & director salaries

Wages, employer NI and pension contributions paid through PAYE.

Accountancy & legal fees

Bookkeeping, year-end accounts, tax advice and company secretarial costs.

Business insurance

Public liability, professional indemnity and employer's liability cover.

Phone & internet

Business mobile contracts, broadband and a share of home internet.

General guidance only — every expense must be wholly and exclusively for business. Ask an accountant

Tax guide for businesses like Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The)

How much tax does a limited company pay?

UK companies pay corporation tax at 19% on profits up to £50,000, rising to 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief in between. Claiming every allowable expense reduces taxable profit.

Does a company like Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) need to register for VAT?

VAT registration is compulsory once taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12 months. Many businesses register voluntarily to reclaim VAT on costs.

How much does an accountant cost for a limited company in London?

Fixed-fee accountants typically charge £60–£200 a month for a small limited company, covering year-end accounts, corporation tax and the confirmation statement.

Can directors of Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) pay themselves in dividends?

Most small company directors take a low salary plus dividends. Dividends are paid from profits after corporation tax, with an annual £500 dividend allowance.

Filing history

  1. 1 Oct 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2026 with no updates

  2. 1 Oct 2026 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025

  3. 6 Nov 2025 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Matthew Edward Read on 6 Nov 2025

  4. 6 Nov 2025 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Miss Leah Helena Pegg on 6 Nov 2025

  5. 6 Nov 2025 · CH03

    Change person secretary company with change date

  6. 7 Oct 2025 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2024

  7. 1 Oct 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2025 with no updates

  8. 12 May 2025 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

  9. 12 May 2025 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 12 May 2025

  10. 21 Nov 2024 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2023

  11. 18 Oct 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2024 with no updates

  12. 13 Oct 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2023 with no updates

  13. 11 Oct 2023 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2022

  14. 14 Oct 2022 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Miss Leah Helena Pegg on 1 Oct 2022

  15. 14 Oct 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2022 with no updates

  16. 6 Oct 2022 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2021

  17. 4 Oct 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2021 with no updates

  18. 14 Aug 2021 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2020

  19. 14 Oct 2020 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2019

  20. 2 Oct 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2020 with no updates

Showing the latest 20 of 184 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The)

Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00006338 since 6 Jun 1872. Its listed activities include other telecommunications activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) has 184 filings on record. Keeping on top of these deadlines avoids automatic penalties from Companies House and HMRC, which start at £150 for late accounts.

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Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The)?

Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) is registered at Companies House under company number 00006338.

When was Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) incorporated?

Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) was incorporated on 6 Jun 1872 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The)?

Current officers are Leah Helena Pegg (secretary), Leah Helena Pegg (director) and Matthew Edward Read (director).

What does Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 61900 – Other telecommunications activities.

Where is Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) registered?

The registered office address is 120 Kings Road, London, SW3 4TR.

Is Eastern Telegraph Company Limited(The) still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2026 with no updates on 1 Oct 2026.

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