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Royal Television Society

Private company limited by guarantee

3 Dorset Rise, London, EC4Y 8EN

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00249462

Company number

12 Jul 1930

Incorporated

13

Active officers

31 Dec 2025

Last accounts made up to

Royal Television Society company overview

Royal Television Society is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 00249462. It was incorporated on 12 Jul 1930 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 3 Dorset Rise, London, EC4Y 8EN. The company has 13 active officers. It was previously called Royal Television Society(The).

Royal Television Society upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 30 Sep 2027

319 days

Confirmation statement

Due 4 Aug 2027

262 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Oct 2027

320 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.

Royal Television Society at a glance

96 years

Trading age

35,190 days since incorporation

13

Active officers

Michael, Simon, Victoria, Lynn

466

Filings on record

Latest: 24 Sep 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Royal Television Society

Nature of business (SIC codes)

94990

Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Royal Television Society

Based on Royal Television Society's SIC code (94990), 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 Royal Television Society

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 Royal Television Society 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 Royal Television Society 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. 24 Sep 2026 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025

  2. 3 Aug 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Jul 2026 with no updates

  3. 20 May 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Sinead Rocks as a director on 7 May 2026

  4. 16 Feb 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Kuljinder Singh Khaila as a director on 1 Jan 2026

  5. 11 Feb 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Caroline Cooper as a director on 1 Jan 2026

  6. 3 Feb 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Alison Jane Kirkham as a director on 1 Jan 2026

  7. 3 Feb 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Dr Anna Celia Mallett as a director on 1 Jan 2026

  8. 3 Feb 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Rhuanedd Richards as a director on 1 Jan 2026

  9. 2 Feb 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Sarah Rose as a director on 8 Dec 2025

  10. 21 Jul 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Jul 2025 with no updates

  11. 2 Jul 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Katherine Sian Phillips as a director on 26 Jun 2025

  12. 18 Jun 2025 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Dec 2024

  13. 18 Sep 2024 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Dec 2023

  14. 24 Jul 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Jul 2024 with no updates

  15. 27 Jun 2024 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Simon Bucks on 27 Jun 2024

  16. 27 Jun 2024 · CH03

    Change person secretary company with change date

  17. 25 Jun 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Yasmina Eve Hadded as a director on 20 Jun 2024

  18. 2 May 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Timothy John Hincks as a director on 26 Apr 2024

  19. 3 Feb 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Robert Stanley Lawrence Woodward as a director on 31 Dec 2023

  20. 23 Sep 2023 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Dec 2022

Showing the latest 20 of 466 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Royal Television Society

Royal Television Society is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00249462 since 12 Jul 1930. Its listed activities include activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Royal Television Society filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Royal Television Society has 466 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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Royal Television Society – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Royal Television Society?

Royal Television Society is registered at Companies House under company number 00249462.

When was Royal Television Society incorporated?

Royal Television Society was incorporated on 12 Jul 1930 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of Royal Television Society?

Current officers are Michael Anthony Green (director), Simon Jeremy Pitts (director), Victoria Jane Turton (director), Lynn Janette Barlow (director), Julian Christopher Bellamy (director), Simon Bucks (secretary) and 7 more.

What does Royal Television Society do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 94990 – Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified.

Where is Royal Television Society registered?

The registered office address is 3 Dorset Rise, London, EC4Y 8EN.

Is Royal Television Society still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was group accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025 on 24 Sep 2026.

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