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Companies House · 00196908 Active

Solvera PLC

Public limited company

C/O Begbies Taylor, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3BP

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00196908

Company number

11 Apr 1924

Incorporated

2

Active officers

31 Mar 1998

Last accounts made up to

Solvera PLC company overview

Solvera PLC is a public limited company registered with company number 00196908. It was incorporated on 11 Apr 1924 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at C/O Begbies Taylor, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3BP. The company has 2 active officers. It was previously called Omi International PLC and 2 other names.

Solvera PLC upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Was due 31 Oct 2002

Overdue 8781 days

Confirmation statement

Was due 15 Oct 2016

Overdue 3683 days

Corporation tax payment

Was due 1 Jan 2003

Overdue 8719 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.

Solvera PLC at a glance

102 years

Trading age

37,473 days since incorporation

2

Active officers

Derek, John

152

Filings on record

Latest: 1 Feb 2013

25/100

Filing health score

Filings are overdue

Directors of Solvera PLC

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7415

Holding companies including Head Offices

Allowable expenses for Solvera PLC

Based on Solvera PLC's SIC code (7415), 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 Solvera PLC

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 Solvera 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 Manchester?

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 Solvera 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. 1 Feb 2013 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  2. 4 Apr 2007 · LIQ

    Legacy

  3. 4 Jan 2007 · 4.72

    Liquidation voluntary creditors return of final meeting

  4. 11 Oct 2006 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  5. 10 Apr 2006 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  6. 7 Oct 2005 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  7. 5 Apr 2005 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  8. 28 Oct 2004 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  9. 16 Apr 2004 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  10. 23 Oct 2003 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  11. 15 Apr 2003 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  12. 22 Oct 2002 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  13. 12 Apr 2002 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  14. 22 Oct 2001 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  15. 26 Jan 2001 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  16. 26 Jan 2001 · 2.19

    Liquidation administration discharge of administration order

  17. 15 Jan 2001 · MISC

    Miscellaneous

  18. 15 Jan 2001 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  19. 15 Jan 2001 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  20. 19 Oct 2000 · 4.48

    Liquidation voluntary constitution liquidation committee

Showing the latest 20 of 152 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Solvera PLC

Solvera PLC is a UK public limited company based in Manchester, registered at Companies House as company number 00196908 since 11 Apr 1924. Its listed activities include holding companies including head offices. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Solvera PLC filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Solvera PLC has 152 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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Solvera PLC – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Solvera PLC?

Solvera PLC is registered at Companies House under company number 00196908.

When was Solvera PLC incorporated?

Solvera PLC was incorporated on 11 Apr 1924 as a public limited company.

Who are the directors of Solvera PLC?

Current officers are Derek Noel Ablett (director) and John Kenneth Ross Munro (director).

What does Solvera PLC do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 7415 – Holding companies including Head Offices.

Where is Solvera PLC registered?

The registered office address is C/O Begbies Taylor, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3BP.

Is Solvera PLC still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was restoration order of court on 1 Feb 2013.

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