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Companies House · 00159836 In liquidation

Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC

Public limited company

Kings Orchard, Queen Street, Bristol, BS2 0HQ

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00159836

Company number

21 Oct 1919

Incorporated

1

Active officers

31 Dec 2012

Last accounts made up to

Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC company overview

Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC is a public limited company registered with company number 00159836. It was incorporated on 21 Oct 1919 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at Kings Orchard, Queen Street, Bristol, BS2 0HQ. The company has 1 active officer. It was previously called New Star Private Equity Investment Trust PLC and 3 other names.

Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC upcoming deadlines

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

Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC at a glance

107 years

Trading age

39,103 days since incorporation

1

Active officers

Henderson

260

Filings on record

Latest: 7 Sep 2026

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC

Nature of business (SIC codes)

64999

Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC

Based on Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC's SIC code (64999), 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 Henderson Private Equity 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 Henderson Private Equity 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 Bristol?

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 Henderson Private Equity 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. 7 Sep 2026 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  2. 28 Aug 2025 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  3. 20 Aug 2024 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 22 May 2024 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  5. 22 May 2024 · LIQ10

    Liquidation voluntary removal of liquidator by court

  6. 2 Sep 2023 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  7. 18 Aug 2022 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  8. 27 Aug 2021 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  9. 7 Sep 2020 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  10. 2 Sep 2019 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  11. 31 Aug 2018 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  12. 18 Aug 2017 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  13. 2 Sep 2016 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  14. 16 Jul 2015 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  15. 1 Sep 2014 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  16. 2 Oct 2013 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  17. 2 Oct 2013 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  18. 2 Oct 2013 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  19. 2 Oct 2013 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  20. 5 Jul 2013 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

Showing the latest 20 of 260 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC

Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC is a UK public limited company based in Bristol, registered at Companies House as company number 00159836 since 21 Oct 1919. Its listed activities include financial intermediation not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC has 260 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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Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC?

Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC is registered at Companies House under company number 00159836.

When was Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC incorporated?

Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC was incorporated on 21 Oct 1919 as a public limited company.

Who are the directors of Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC?

Current officers are Henderson Secrertarial Services Limited (corporate secretary).

What does Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 64999 – Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified.

Where is Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC registered?

The registered office address is Kings Orchard, Queen Street, Bristol, BS2 0HQ.

Is Henderson Private Equity Investment Trust PLC still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is in liquidation. Its most recent filing was liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting on 7 Sep 2026.

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