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Companies House · 00150170 In liquidation

Durham Chemicals Limited

Private limited company

C/O Grant Thornton, Byron House Cambridge Business, Park Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WZ

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00150170

Company number

16 Apr 1918

Incorporated

2

Active officers

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Last accounts made up to

Durham Chemicals Limited company overview

Durham Chemicals Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00150170. It was incorporated on 16 Apr 1918 and dissolved on 23 Sep 2014 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at C/O Grant Thornton, Byron House Cambridge Business, Park Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WZ. The company has 2 active officers. It was previously called Durham Chemical Group Limited.

Durham Chemicals Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Durham Chemicals Limited at a glance

96 years

Years on the register

35,224 days from incorporation to closure

2

Active officers

Philip, Kerin

96

Filings on record

Latest: 12 Dec 2017

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of Durham Chemicals Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

9999

Dormant company

Allowable expenses for Durham Chemicals Limited

Based on Durham Chemicals Limited's SIC code (9999), 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 Durham Chemicals Limited

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 Durham Chemicals 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 Cambridge?

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 Durham Chemicals 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. 12 Dec 2017 · REST-MVL

    Order of court restoration previously members voluntary liquidation

  2. 23 Sep 2014 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsary

  3. 10 Jun 2014 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  4. 27 Jun 2013 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  5. 19 Aug 2009 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  6. 19 May 2009 · 4.71

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  7. 20 Jan 2009 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  8. 2 Jul 2008 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  9. 14 Jan 2008 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  10. 17 Jul 2007 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  11. 19 Jan 2007 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  12. 4 Jul 2006 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  13. 23 Feb 2006 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  14. 20 Jul 2005 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  15. 12 Jan 2005 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  16. 30 Jun 2004 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  17. 23 Jan 2004 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  18. 10 Jul 2003 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  19. 21 Feb 2003 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  20. 3 Jul 2002 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

Showing the latest 20 of 96 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Durham Chemicals Limited

Durham Chemicals Limited is a UK private limited company based in Cambridge, registered at Companies House as company number 00150170 since 16 Apr 1918. Its listed activities include dormant company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Durham Chemicals Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Durham Chemicals Limited has 96 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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Durham Chemicals Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Durham Chemicals Limited?

Durham Chemicals Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00150170.

When was Durham Chemicals Limited incorporated?

Durham Chemicals Limited was incorporated on 16 Apr 1918 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Durham Chemicals Limited?

Current officers are Philip Damian Brown (director) and Kerin Williams (secretary).

What does Durham Chemicals Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 9999 – Dormant company.

Where is Durham Chemicals Limited registered?

The registered office address is C/O Grant Thornton, Byron House Cambridge Business, Park Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WZ.

Is Durham Chemicals 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 12 Dec 2017.

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