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Companies House · 00035160 In liquidation

John Foster & Son Public Limited Company

Public limited company

1 Snow Hill, London, EC1A 2EN

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00035160

Company number

11 Nov 1891

Incorporated

4

Active officers

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Last accounts made up to

John Foster & Son Public Limited Company company overview

John Foster & Son Public Limited Company is a public limited company registered with company number 00035160. It was incorporated on 11 Nov 1891 and dissolved on 7 Feb 2017 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at 1 Snow Hill, London, EC1A 2EN. The company has 4 active officers.

John Foster & Son Public Limited Company upcoming deadlines

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

John Foster & Son Public Limited Company at a glance

125 years

Years on the register

45,744 days from incorporation to closure

4

Active officers

Steven, Steven, Dirch, John

144

Filings on record

Latest: 23 Oct 2018

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of John Foster & Son Public Limited Company

Nature of business (SIC codes)

1723

Worsted-type weaving

Allowable expenses for John Foster & Son Public Limited Company

Based on John Foster & Son Public Limited Company's SIC code (1723), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a manufacturing company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Raw materials

Materials and components used to make your products.

Machinery & tools

Equipment purchases — often 100% relief via the Annual Investment Allowance.

Workshop costs

Rent, rates, heating and electricity for premises.

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 John Foster & Son Public Limited Company

How much tax does a manufacturing 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 John Foster & Son Public Limited Company 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 John Foster & Son Public Limited Company 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. 23 Oct 2018 · REST-COCOMP

    Order of court restoration previously compulsory liquidation

  2. 7 Feb 2017 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  3. 6 Dec 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Simon Charles Hathaway as a director on 31 Oct 2014

  4. 15 Sep 2008 · 3.6

    Liquidation receiver abstract of receipts and payments with brought down date

  5. 5 Sep 2008 · 405(2)

    Legacy

  6. 7 Dec 2007 · 3.6

    Liquidation receiver abstract of receipts and payments

  7. 16 Feb 2007 · L64.04

    Liquidation compulsory defer dissolution

  8. 16 Feb 2007 · L64.07

    Liquidation compulsory completion

  9. 14 Dec 2006 · 3.6

    Liquidation receiver abstract of receipts and payments

  10. 12 Jun 2006 · 405(2)

    Legacy

  11. 15 Dec 2005 · 3.6

    Liquidation receiver abstract of receipts and payments

  12. 11 Jan 2005 · 3.6

    Liquidation receiver abstract of receipts and payments

  13. 16 Dec 2003 · 3.6

    Liquidation receiver abstract of receipts and payments

  14. 13 Mar 2003 · MISC

    Miscellaneous

  15. 13 Mar 2003 · 3.10

    Liquidation receiver administrative receivers report

  16. 26 Feb 2003 · 3.3

    Liquidation receiver statement of affairs

  17. 17 Dec 2002 · COCOMP

    Liquidation compulsory winding up order

  18. 4 Dec 2002 · 287

    Legacy

  19. 28 Nov 2002 · 405(1)

    Legacy

  20. 30 May 2002 · 288b

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 144 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About John Foster & Son Public Limited Company

John Foster & Son Public Limited Company is a UK public limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00035160 since 11 Nov 1891. Its listed activities include worsted-type weaving. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

John Foster & Son Public Limited Company filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. John Foster & Son Public Limited Company has 144 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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John Foster & Son Public Limited Company – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of John Foster & Son Public Limited Company?

John Foster & Son Public Limited Company is registered at Companies House under company number 00035160.

When was John Foster & Son Public Limited Company incorporated?

John Foster & Son Public Limited Company was incorporated on 11 Nov 1891 as a public limited company.

Who are the directors of John Foster & Son Public Limited Company?

Current officers are Steven Anthony Oxley (secretary), Steven Anthony Oxley (director), Dirch Cornelius La Kjaer (director) and John Nigel Michael Waite (director).

What does John Foster & Son Public Limited Company do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 1723 – Worsted-type weaving.

Where is John Foster & Son Public Limited Company registered?

The registered office address is 1 Snow Hill, London, EC1A 2EN.

Is John Foster & Son Public Limited Company still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is in liquidation. Its most recent filing was order of court restoration previously compulsory liquidation on 23 Oct 2018.

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