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East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited

Private limited company

Begbies Traynor, 1 Winckley Court Chapel Street, Preston, PR1 8BU

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00293485

Company number

27 Oct 1934

Incorporated

5

Active officers

31 Dec 2005

Last accounts made up to

East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited company overview

East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00293485. It was incorporated on 27 Oct 1934 and dissolved on 5 Apr 2016 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at Begbies Traynor, 1 Winckley Court Chapel Street, Preston, PR1 8BU. The company has 5 active officers.

East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Was due 29 Feb 2008

Overdue 6831 days

Confirmation statement

Was due 19 Jul 2016

Overdue 3768 days

Corporation tax payment

Was due 30 Jan 2008

Overdue 6861 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.

East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited at a glance

81 years

Years on the register

29,746 days from incorporation to closure

5

Active officers

Michael, John, David, Alan

164

Filings on record

Latest: 29 Oct 2020

25/100

Filing health score

Filings are overdue

Directors of East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

3410

Manufacture of motor vehicles

Allowable expenses for East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited

Based on East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited's SIC code (3410), 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 East Lancashire Coachbuilders 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 East Lancashire Coachbuilders 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 Preston?

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 East Lancashire Coachbuilders 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. 29 Oct 2020 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Eileen Frances Lim as a director on 17 Aug 2007

  2. 28 Jun 2018 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  3. 5 Apr 2016 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  4. 5 Jan 2016 · 4.72

    Liquidation voluntary creditors return of final meeting

  5. 2 Sep 2015 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  6. 25 Feb 2015 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  7. 28 Aug 2014 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  8. 5 Mar 2014 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  9. 2 Sep 2013 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  10. 12 Mar 2013 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  11. 17 Aug 2012 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  12. 27 Feb 2012 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  13. 26 Aug 2011 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  14. 1 Mar 2011 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  15. 26 Aug 2010 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  16. 1 Mar 2010 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  17. 10 Feb 2009 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  18. 10 Feb 2009 · 2.34B

    Liquidation in administration move to creditors voluntary liquidation

  19. 22 Sep 2008 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  20. 19 Sep 2008 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

Showing the latest 20 of 164 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited

East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited is a UK private limited company based in Preston, registered at Companies House as company number 00293485 since 27 Oct 1934. Its listed activities include manufacture of motor vehicles. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited has 164 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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East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited?

East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00293485.

When was East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited incorporated?

East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited was incorporated on 27 Oct 1934 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited?

Current officers are Michael Kevin Kilroy (director), John Richard Horn (director), David Anthony Powell (director), Alan Kaufman (secretary) and Michael Joseph Ward (director).

What does East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 3410 – Manufacture of motor vehicles.

Where is East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited registered?

The registered office address is Begbies Traynor, 1 Winckley Court Chapel Street, Preston, PR1 8BU.

Is East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was termination of appointment of Eileen Frances Lim as a director on 17 Aug 2007 on 29 Oct 2020.

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