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Companies House · 00324647 Dissolved

Bl Universal Limited

Private limited company

York House, 45 Seymour Street, London, W1H 7LX

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00324647

Company number

24 Feb 1937

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2022

Last accounts made up to

Bl Universal Limited company overview

Bl Universal Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00324647. It was incorporated on 24 Feb 1937 and dissolved on 14 Nov 2023 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at York House, 45 Seymour Street, London, W1H 7LX. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Bl Universal PLC and 2 other names.

Bl Universal Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Bl Universal Limited at a glance

86 years

Years on the register

31,674 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

British, Josephine, Nicholas

259

Filings on record

Latest: 14 Nov 2023

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Bl Universal Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

68201

Renting and operating of Housing Association real estate

Allowable expenses for Bl Universal Limited

Based on Bl Universal Limited's SIC code (68201), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a property & letting company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Repairs & maintenance

Fixing like-for-like wear and tear (not improvements).

Letting agent fees

Management, tenant-finding and inventory costs.

Mortgage interest

Finance costs — a company claims these in full, unlike individuals.

Landlord insurance & certificates

Buildings cover, gas safety and EPC certificates.

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 Bl Universal Limited

How much tax does a property & letting 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 Bl Universal 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 Bl Universal 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 Nov 2023 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 29 Aug 2023 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 22 Aug 2023 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 27 Jul 2023 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  5. 27 Jul 2023 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  6. 27 Jul 2023 · SH20

    Legacy

  7. 27 Jul 2023 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  8. 5 Dec 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Nov 2022 with no updates

  9. 8 Nov 2022 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Amanda Jane Jones as a director on 8 Nov 2022

  10. 3 Nov 2022 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Gavin Bergin as a director on 3 Nov 2022

  11. 3 Nov 2022 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Jonathan Charles Mcnuff as a director on 3 Nov 2022

  12. 22 Sep 2022 · AA

    Audit exemption subsiduary accounts made up to 31 Mar 2022

  13. 22 Sep 2022 · PARENT_ACC

    Legacy

  14. 22 Sep 2022 · GUARANTEE2

    Legacy

  15. 22 Sep 2022 · AGREEMENT2

    Legacy

  16. 1 Apr 2022 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Charles John Middleton as a director on 31 Mar 2022

  17. 1 Apr 2022 · AP01

    Appointment of Amanda Jane Jones as a director on 18 Mar 2022

  18. 4 Jan 2022 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Bruce Michael James as a director on 31 Dec 2021

  19. 6 Dec 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Nov 2021 with no updates

  20. 18 Oct 2021 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2021

Showing the latest 20 of 259 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Bl Universal Limited

Bl Universal Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00324647 since 24 Feb 1937. Its listed activities include renting and operating of housing association real estate. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Bl Universal Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Bl Universal Limited has 259 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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Bl Universal Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Bl Universal Limited?

Bl Universal Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00324647.

When was Bl Universal Limited incorporated?

Bl Universal Limited was incorporated on 24 Feb 1937 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Bl Universal Limited?

Current officers are British Land Company Secretarial Limited (corporate secretary), Josephine Hayman (director) and Nicholas Henry Taunt (director).

What does Bl Universal Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 68201 – Renting and operating of Housing Association real estate.

Where is Bl Universal Limited registered?

The registered office address is York House, 45 Seymour Street, London, W1H 7LX.

Is Bl Universal Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 14 Nov 2023.

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