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Companies House · 00031506 Dissolved

Electric & General Investment Trust PLC

Public limited company

7 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2RT

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00031506

Company number

20 May 1890

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Jun 2010

Last accounts made up to

Electric & General Investment Trust PLC company overview

Electric & General Investment Trust PLC is a public limited company registered with company number 00031506. It was incorporated on 20 May 1890 and dissolved on 22 May 2019 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 7 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2RT. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Henderson Electric And General Investment Trust PLC and 2 other names.

Electric & General Investment Trust PLC upcoming deadlines

This company is dissolved, so the register shows no filing deadlines for it.

Electric & General Investment Trust PLC at a glance

129 years

Years on the register

47,118 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Lindsay, John, Jonathan, Gerald

225

Filings on record

Latest: 22 May 2019

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Electric & General Investment Trust PLC

Nature of business (SIC codes)

6523

Other financial intermediation

Allowable expenses for Electric & General Investment Trust PLC

Based on Electric & General Investment Trust PLC's SIC code (6523), 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 Electric & General Investment Trust PLC

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 Electric & General Investment Trust PLC 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 Electric & General Investment Trust PLC 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. 22 May 2019 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 22 Feb 2019 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 24 Oct 2018 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 10 Nov 2017 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  5. 25 Jul 2017 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  6. 25 Jul 2017 · LIQ10

    Liquidation voluntary removal of liquidator by court

  7. 12 Oct 2016 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  8. 16 Oct 2015 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  9. 17 Oct 2014 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  10. 14 Oct 2013 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  11. 16 Oct 2012 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  12. 4 Apr 2012 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  13. 23 Aug 2011 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  14. 23 Aug 2011 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  15. 23 Aug 2011 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  16. 11 Aug 2011 · MEM/ARTS

    Memorandum articles

  17. 11 Aug 2011 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  18. 10 Aug 2011 · MORT MISC

    Mortgage miscellaneous

  19. 10 Aug 2011 · MORT MISC

    Mortgage miscellaneous

  20. 10 Aug 2011 · MORT MISC

    Mortgage miscellaneous

Showing the latest 20 of 225 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Electric & General Investment Trust PLC

Electric & General Investment Trust PLC is a UK public limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00031506 since 20 May 1890. Its listed activities include other financial intermediation. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Electric & General Investment Trust PLC filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Electric & General Investment Trust PLC has 225 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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Electric & General Investment Trust PLC – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Electric & General Investment Trust PLC?

Electric & General Investment Trust PLC is registered at Companies House under company number 00031506.

When was Electric & General Investment Trust PLC incorporated?

Electric & General Investment Trust PLC was incorporated on 20 May 1890 as a public limited company.

Who are the directors of Electric & General Investment Trust PLC?

Current officers are Lindsay Claude Neils Bury (director), John David William Pocock (director), Jonathan Garnier Ruffer (director), Gerald Paul Aherne (director) and Bnp Paribas Secretarial Services Limited (corporate secretary).

What does Electric & General Investment Trust PLC do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 6523 – Other financial intermediation.

Where is Electric & General Investment Trust PLC registered?

The registered office address is 7 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2RT.

Is Electric & General Investment Trust PLC still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 22 May 2019.

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