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Companies House · 00417277 Dissolved

Union Transport Group PLC

Public limited company

2 City Place, Beehive Ring Road, Gatwick, West Sussex, RH6 0PA

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00417277

Company number

14 Aug 1946

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Sep 2012

Last accounts made up to

Union Transport Group PLC company overview

Union Transport Group PLC is a public limited company registered with company number 00417277. It was incorporated on 14 Aug 1946 and dissolved on 27 Dec 2016 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 2 City Place, Beehive Ring Road, Gatwick, West Sussex, RH6 0PA. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Union Transport (London) Limited.

Union Transport Group PLC upcoming deadlines

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

Union Transport Group PLC at a glance

70 years

Years on the register

25,703 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Paul, Arne, Paul

428

Filings on record

Latest: 27 Dec 2016

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Union Transport Group PLC

Nature of business (SIC codes)

50200

Sea and coastal freight water transport

Allowable expenses for Union Transport Group PLC

Based on Union Transport Group PLC's SIC code (50200), 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 Union Transport Group PLC

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 Union Transport Group 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 West Sussex?

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 Union Transport Group 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. 27 Dec 2016 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 18 Oct 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Eion Watson Lyons as a director on 1 May 2013

  3. 1 Jul 2016 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  4. 7 Jun 2016 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  5. 17 Feb 2016 · LIQ MISC OC

    Liquidation court order miscellaneous

  6. 17 Feb 2016 · 2.36B

    Liquidation in administration change date of dissolution

  7. 4 Nov 2015 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  8. 4 Nov 2015 · 2.35B

    Liquidation in administration move to dissolution with case end date

  9. 9 Oct 2015 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  10. 22 Apr 2015 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  11. 14 Oct 2014 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  12. 2 Oct 2014 · 2.31B

    Liquidation in administration extension of period

  13. 9 Apr 2014 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  14. 9 Apr 2014 · 2.31B

    Liquidation in administration extension of period

  15. 25 Feb 2014 · MR05

    Mortgage charge part both with charge number

  16. 27 Nov 2013 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  17. 4 Jul 2013 · F2.18

    Liquidation administration notice deemed approval of proposals

  18. 21 Jun 2013 · 2.16B

    Liquidation in administration statement of affairs with form attached

  19. 21 Jun 2013 · 2.17B

    Liquidation in administration proposals

  20. 9 May 2013 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

Showing the latest 20 of 428 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Union Transport Group PLC

Union Transport Group PLC is a UK public limited company based in West Sussex, registered at Companies House as company number 00417277 since 14 Aug 1946. Its listed activities include sea and coastal freight water transport. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Union Transport Group PLC filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Union Transport Group PLC has 428 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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Union Transport Group PLC – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Union Transport Group PLC?

Union Transport Group PLC is registered at Companies House under company number 00417277.

When was Union Transport Group PLC incorporated?

Union Transport Group PLC was incorporated on 14 Aug 1946 as a public limited company.

Who are the directors of Union Transport Group PLC?

Current officers are Paul Nigel Watkins (secretary), Arne Veidung (director) and Paul Nigel Watkins (director).

What does Union Transport Group PLC do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 50200 – Sea and coastal freight water transport.

Where is Union Transport Group PLC registered?

The registered office address is 2 City Place, Beehive Ring Road, Gatwick, West Sussex, RH6 0PA.

Is Union Transport Group PLC still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 27 Dec 2016.

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