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Companies House · 00108918 Dissolved

Essex County Newspapers Limited

Private limited company

Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9TY

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00108918

Company number

16 Apr 1910

Incorporated

0

Active officers

28 Dec 2014

Last accounts made up to

Essex County Newspapers Limited company overview

Essex County Newspapers Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00108918. It was incorporated on 16 Apr 1910 and dissolved on 13 Dec 2016 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9TY. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Benham Newspapers Limited.

Essex County Newspapers Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Essex County Newspapers Limited at a glance

106 years

Years on the register

38,958 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Paul, Neil, Simon, Henry

185

Filings on record

Latest: 13 Dec 2016

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Essex County Newspapers Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Essex County Newspapers Limited

Based on Essex County Newspapers Limited's SIC code (74990), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a professional & creative services company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Design tools & equipment

Creative software, cameras, drawing tablets and props.

Professional memberships

HMRC-approved professional body subscriptions.

Business travel

Trains, flights, hotels and subsistence for client work.

Working from home

A share of household bills or the £6-a-week flat rate.

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 Essex County Newspapers Limited

How much tax does a professional & creative services 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 Essex County Newspapers 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 Buckinghamshire?

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 Essex County Newspapers 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. 13 Dec 2016 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 27 Sep 2016 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 15 Sep 2016 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 28 Jul 2016 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 14 Jul 2016 with updates

  5. 26 Nov 2015 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Paul Anthony Hunter on 26 Nov 2015

  6. 15 Jul 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  7. 30 Jun 2015 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 28 Dec 2014

  8. 13 Jan 2015 · CH03

    Change person secretary company with change date

  9. 13 Jan 2015 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Paul Anthony Hunter on 13 Jan 2015

  10. 13 Jan 2015 · CH03

    Change person secretary company with change date

  11. 13 Jan 2015 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Henry Kennedy Faure Walker on 13 Jan 2015

  12. 31 Dec 2014 · SH20

    Legacy

  13. 31 Dec 2014 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  14. 31 Dec 2014 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  15. 31 Dec 2014 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  16. 17 Dec 2014 · AD03

    Move registers to sail company with new address

  17. 12 Dec 2014 · AD02

    Change sail address company with new address

  18. 11 Dec 2014 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 11 Dec 2014

  19. 24 Nov 2014 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Paul Davidson as a director on 11 Nov 2014

  20. 15 Aug 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

Showing the latest 20 of 185 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Essex County Newspapers Limited

Essex County Newspapers Limited is a UK private limited company based in Buckinghamshire, registered at Companies House as company number 00108918 since 16 Apr 1910. Its listed activities include non-trading company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Essex County Newspapers Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Essex County Newspapers Limited has 185 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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Businesses like Essex County Newspapers Limited often use a local accountant for year-end accounts, corporation tax, VAT and payroll. Compare fixed-fee, regulated accountants near Buckinghamshire and get free quotes in minutes.

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Essex County Newspapers Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Essex County Newspapers Limited?

Essex County Newspapers Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00108918.

When was Essex County Newspapers Limited incorporated?

Essex County Newspapers Limited was incorporated on 16 Apr 1910 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Essex County Newspapers Limited?

Current officers are Paul Anthony Hunter (director), Neil Edward Carpenter (secretary), Simon Alton Westrop (secretary) and Henry Kennedy Faure Walker (director).

What does Essex County Newspapers Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 74990 – Non-trading company.

Where is Essex County Newspapers Limited registered?

The registered office address is Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9TY.

Is Essex County Newspapers Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 13 Dec 2016.

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