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Companies House · 00473317 Dissolved

Silsoe Research Institute

Private company limited by guarantee

C/O Baker Tilly 46 Clarendon, Road 1st Floor Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ

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00473317

Company number

28 Sep 1949

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2005

Last accounts made up to

Silsoe Research Institute company overview

Silsoe Research Institute is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 00473317. It was incorporated on 28 Sep 1949 and dissolved on 30 Sep 2010 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at C/O Baker Tilly 46 Clarendon, Road 1st Floor Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called British Society For Research In Agricultural Engineering(The).

Silsoe Research Institute upcoming deadlines

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

Silsoe Research Institute at a glance

61 years

Years on the register

22,282 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Charles, Christopher, Timothy, Oliver

153

Filings on record

Latest: 30 Sep 2010

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Silsoe Research Institute

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7310

R & d on nat sciences & engineering

Allowable expenses for Silsoe Research Institute

Based on Silsoe Research Institute's SIC code (7310), 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 Silsoe Research Institute

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 Silsoe Research Institute 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 Hertfordshire?

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 Silsoe Research Institute 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. 30 Sep 2010 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 30 Jun 2010 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  3. 30 Jun 2010 · 4.71

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  4. 26 May 2010 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  5. 24 Nov 2009 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  6. 3 Jun 2009 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  7. 2 Dec 2008 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  8. 16 May 2008 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  9. 30 Nov 2007 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  10. 11 Jun 2007 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

  11. 26 May 2006 · 287

    Legacy

  12. 23 May 2006 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  13. 23 May 2006 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  14. 23 May 2006 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  15. 2 Feb 2006 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2005

  16. 15 Dec 2005 · 363a

    Legacy

  17. 10 Jun 2005 · MA

    Memorandum articles

  18. 9 Jun 2005 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  19. 15 Apr 2005 · 288b

    Legacy

  20. 11 Apr 2005 · 288a

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 153 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Silsoe Research Institute

Silsoe Research Institute is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in Hertfordshire, registered at Companies House as company number 00473317 since 28 Sep 1949. Its listed activities include r & d on nat sciences & engineering. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Silsoe Research Institute filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Silsoe Research Institute has 153 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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Silsoe Research Institute – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Silsoe Research Institute?

Silsoe Research Institute is registered at Companies House under company number 00473317.

When was Silsoe Research Institute incorporated?

Silsoe Research Institute was incorporated on 28 Sep 1949 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of Silsoe Research Institute?

Current officers are Charles David, Sir Naish (director), Christopher Aiden, Professor Gilligan (director), Timothy Roger Dowdeswell (director), Oliver Peter, Dr Doubleday (director), Julian William, Prof Gardner (director), Allen Edward, Professor Goodship (director) and 3 more.

What does Silsoe Research Institute do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 7310 – R & d on nat sciences & engineering.

Where is Silsoe Research Institute registered?

The registered office address is C/O Baker Tilly 46 Clarendon, Road 1st Floor Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ.

Is Silsoe Research Institute still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 30 Sep 2010.

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