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Companies House · 00194586 Active

Silva And Cosens (London) Limited

Private limited company

59-60 Russell Square, London, WC1B 4HP

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00194586

Company number

20 Dec 1923

Incorporated

4

Active officers

31 Dec 2025

Last accounts made up to

Silva And Cosens (London) Limited company overview

Silva And Cosens (London) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00194586. It was incorporated on 20 Dec 1923 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 59-60 Russell Square, London, WC1B 4HP. The company has 4 active officers.

Silva And Cosens (London) Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 4 Oct 2027

326 days

Confirmation statement

Due 14 Jan 2027

63 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 5 Oct 2027

327 days

Dates are the ones Companies House holds for this company. Late accounts trigger automatic Companies House penalties starting at £150, and HMRC charges interest on late corporation tax.

Silva And Cosens (London) Limited at a glance

102 years

Trading age

37,583 days since incorporation

4

Active officers

Paul, John, Paul, Rupert

103

Filings on record

Latest: 14 Jan 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Silva And Cosens (London) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

99999

Dormant Company

Allowable expenses for Silva And Cosens (London) Limited

Based on Silva And Cosens (London) Limited's SIC code (99999), 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 Silva And Cosens (London) 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 Silva And Cosens (London) 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 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 Silva And Cosens (London) 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. 14 Jan 2026 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025

  2. 14 Jan 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 Dec 2025 with updates

  3. 14 Jan 2026 · PSC01

    Notification of a person with significant control

  4. 14 Jan 2026 · PSC01

    Notification of a person with significant control

  5. 14 Jan 2026 · PSC09

    Withdrawal of a person with significant control statement

  6. 29 Jan 2025 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2024

  7. 23 Jan 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 Dec 2024 with no updates

  8. 3 Feb 2024 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2023

  9. 16 Jan 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 Dec 2023 with no updates

  10. 8 Nov 2023 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2022

  11. 7 Feb 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 Dec 2022 with no updates

  12. 23 Feb 2022 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2021

  13. 3 Feb 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 Dec 2021 with no updates

  14. 23 Mar 2021 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2020

  15. 2 Mar 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 Dec 2020 with no updates

  16. 5 Feb 2021 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 5 Feb 2021

  17. 30 Jan 2020 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2019

  18. 9 Jan 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 Dec 2019 with no updates

  19. 30 Oct 2019 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2018

  20. 14 Jan 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 Dec 2018 with updates

Showing the latest 20 of 103 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Silva And Cosens (London) Limited

Silva And Cosens (London) Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00194586 since 20 Dec 1923. 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.

Silva And Cosens (London) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Silva And Cosens (London) Limited has 103 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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Silva And Cosens (London) Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Silva And Cosens (London) Limited?

Silva And Cosens (London) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00194586.

When was Silva And Cosens (London) Limited incorporated?

Silva And Cosens (London) Limited was incorporated on 20 Dec 1923 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Silva And Cosens (London) Limited?

Current officers are Paul Nunnerley Hall (secretary), John Andrew Douglas Symington (director), Paul Douglas Symington (director) and Rupert Alexander Douglas Symington (director).

What does Silva And Cosens (London) Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 99999 – Dormant Company.

Where is Silva And Cosens (London) Limited registered?

The registered office address is 59-60 Russell Square, London, WC1B 4HP.

Is Silva And Cosens (London) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025 on 14 Jan 2026.

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