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Companies House · 00393474 In liquidation

Shell Coal China Limited

Private limited company

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

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00393474

Company number

26 Feb 1945

Incorporated

2

Active officers

31 Dec 2008

Last accounts made up to

Shell Coal China Limited company overview

Shell Coal China Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00393474. It was incorporated on 26 Feb 1945 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF. The company has 2 active officers. It was previously called Shell Chemical Company Limited.

Shell Coal China Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Shell Coal China Limited at a glance

81 years

Trading age

29,845 days since incorporation

2

Active officers

Shell, Shell

3

Filings on record

Latest: 5 Feb 2018

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of Shell Coal China Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7499

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Shell Coal China Limited

Based on Shell Coal China Limited's SIC code (7499), 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 Shell Coal China Limited

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 Shell Coal China 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 Shell Coal China 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. 5 Feb 2018 · REST-MVL

    Order of court restoration previously members voluntary liquidation

  2. 1 Jan 1995 · PRE95

    Selection of documents registered before January 1995

  3. 1 Jan 1987 · PRE87

    Selection of documents registered before January 1987

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About Shell Coal China Limited

Shell Coal China Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00393474 since 26 Feb 1945. Its listed activities include non-trading company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Shell Coal China Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Shell Coal China Limited has 3 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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Shell Coal China Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Shell Coal China Limited?

Shell Coal China Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00393474.

When was Shell Coal China Limited incorporated?

Shell Coal China Limited was incorporated on 26 Feb 1945 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Shell Coal China Limited?

Current officers are Shell Corporate Secretary Limited (corporate secretary) and Shell Corporate Director Limited (corporate director).

What does Shell Coal China Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 7499 – Non-trading company.

Where is Shell Coal China Limited registered?

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

Is Shell Coal China Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is in liquidation. Its most recent filing was order of court restoration previously members voluntary liquidation on 5 Feb 2018.

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