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Companies House · 00244974 In liquidation

00244974 PLC

Public limited company

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

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00244974

Company number

9 Jan 1930

Incorporated

3

Active officers

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Last accounts made up to

00244974 PLC company overview

00244974 PLC is a public limited company registered with company number 00244974. It was incorporated on 9 Jan 1930 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF. The company has 3 active officers. It was previously called Hewitt Group PLC and 1 other name.

00244974 PLC upcoming deadlines

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

00244974 PLC at a glance

96 years

Trading age

35,370 days since incorporation

3

Active officers

David, Philippe, Kenneth

199

Filings on record

Latest: 28 Aug 2014

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of 00244974 PLC

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7415

Holding companies including Head Offices

Allowable expenses for 00244974 PLC

Based on 00244974 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 00244974 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 00244974 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 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 00244974 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. 28 Aug 2014 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  2. 28 Aug 2014 · CERTNM

    Certificate change of name company

  3. 7 Sep 2007 · LIQ

    Legacy

  4. 7 Jun 2007 · 4.43

    Liquidation compulsory return final meeting

  5. 29 Sep 2005 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  6. 1 Sep 2005 · COCOMP

    Liquidation compulsory winding up order

  7. 1 Sep 2005 · 2.19

    Liquidation administration discharge of administration order

  8. 17 May 2005 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  9. 24 Nov 2004 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  10. 2 Jun 2004 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  11. 4 May 2004 · 287

    Legacy

  12. 19 Dec 2003 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  13. 4 Jun 2003 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  14. 2 Dec 2002 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  15. 21 Jun 2002 · 287

    Legacy

  16. 20 Jun 2002 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  17. 14 Dec 2001 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  18. 15 May 2001 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  19. 16 Nov 2000 · 288b

    Legacy

  20. 15 Nov 2000 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

Showing the latest 20 of 199 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About 00244974 PLC

00244974 PLC is a UK public limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00244974 since 9 Jan 1930. 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.

00244974 PLC filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. 00244974 PLC has 199 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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00244974 PLC – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of 00244974 PLC?

00244974 PLC is registered at Companies House under company number 00244974.

When was 00244974 PLC incorporated?

00244974 PLC was incorporated on 9 Jan 1930 as a public limited company.

Who are the directors of 00244974 PLC?

Current officers are David Smith (secretary), Philippe Blandinieres (director) and Kenneth Philip Smith (director).

What does 00244974 PLC do?

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

Where is 00244974 PLC registered?

The registered office address is 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF.

Is 00244974 PLC still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is in liquidation. Its most recent filing was restoration order of court on 28 Aug 2014.

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