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Companies House · 00051895 In liquidation

Definearea 3 Limited

Private limited company

Windsor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6EF

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00051895

Company number

31 Mar 1897

Incorporated

2

Active officers

31 Mar 2010

Last accounts made up to

Definearea 3 Limited company overview

Definearea 3 Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00051895. It was incorporated on 31 Mar 1897 and dissolved on 4 Oct 2016 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at Windsor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6EF. The company has 2 active officers. It was previously called Aerospace Forgings Limited and 3 other names.

Definearea 3 Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Definearea 3 Limited at a glance

119 years

Years on the register

43,651 days from incorporation to closure

2

Active officers

Archie, Nigel

178

Filings on record

Latest: 27 Nov 2017

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of Definearea 3 Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

2840

Forge press stamp & roll form metal

Allowable expenses for Definearea 3 Limited

Based on Definearea 3 Limited's SIC code (2840), 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 Definearea 3 Limited

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 Definearea 3 Limited 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 Worcestershire?

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 Definearea 3 Limited 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. 27 Nov 2017 · REST-MVL

    Order of court restoration previously members voluntary liquidation

  2. 4 Oct 2016 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  3. 19 Jul 2016 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  4. 30 Sep 2014 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  5. 30 Apr 2012 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  6. 31 Jan 2012 · 4.71

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  7. 10 Mar 2011 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  8. 10 Mar 2011 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  9. 10 Mar 2011 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  10. 11 Nov 2010 · CERTNM

    Certificate change of name company

  11. 11 Nov 2010 · CONNOT

    Change of name notice

  12. 11 Oct 2010 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2010

  13. 14 May 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 2 Nov 2009 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2009

  15. 7 May 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  16. 6 Jan 2009 · 403a

    Legacy

  17. 8 Oct 2008 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2008

  18. 5 Aug 2008 · 363a

    Legacy

  19. 7 Nov 2007 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 1 Apr 2007

  20. 28 Jul 2007 · 363s

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 178 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Definearea 3 Limited

Definearea 3 Limited is a UK private limited company based in Worcestershire, registered at Companies House as company number 00051895 since 31 Mar 1897. Its listed activities include forge press stamp & roll form metal. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Definearea 3 Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Definearea 3 Limited has 178 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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Definearea 3 Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Definearea 3 Limited?

Definearea 3 Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00051895.

When was Definearea 3 Limited incorporated?

Definearea 3 Limited was incorporated on 31 Mar 1897 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Definearea 3 Limited?

Current officers are Archie James Macpherson (director) and Nigel Edward White (secretary).

What does Definearea 3 Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 2840 – Forge press stamp & roll form metal.

Where is Definearea 3 Limited registered?

The registered office address is Windsor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6EF.

Is Definearea 3 Limited 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 members voluntary liquidation on 27 Nov 2017.

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