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Companies House · 00544419 Dissolved

The Overseas Investment Trust PLC

Public limited company

PO BOX 695, 8 Salisbury Square, London, EC4Y 8BB

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00544419

Company number

10 Feb 1955

Incorporated

0

Active officers

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Last accounts made up to

The Overseas Investment Trust PLC company overview

The Overseas Investment Trust PLC is a public limited company registered with company number 00544419. It was incorporated on 10 Feb 1955 and dissolved on 12 Feb 2014 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at PO BOX 695, 8 Salisbury Square, London, EC4Y 8BB. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called North Atlantic Securities Corporation PLC.

The Overseas Investment Trust PLC upcoming deadlines

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

The Overseas Investment Trust PLC at a glance

59 years

Years on the register

21,552 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

None listed

140

Filings on record

Latest: 12 Feb 2014

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of The Overseas Investment Trust PLC

Nature of business (SIC codes)

6523

Other financial intermediation

Allowable expenses for The Overseas Investment Trust PLC

Based on The Overseas Investment Trust PLC's SIC code (6523), 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 The Overseas Investment Trust 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 The Overseas Investment Trust 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 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 The Overseas Investment Trust 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. 12 Feb 2014 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 12 Nov 2013 · 4.71

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 4 Nov 2013 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 16 Sep 2013 · LIQ MISC OC

    Liquidation court order miscellaneous

  5. 16 Sep 2013 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  6. 16 Sep 2013 · 4.40

    Liquidation voluntary cease to act as liquidator

  7. 16 May 2013 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  8. 26 Oct 2012 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  9. 30 Apr 2012 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  10. 15 Nov 2011 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  11. 21 Jul 2011 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  12. 18 Jul 2011 · 4.33

    Liquidation voluntary resignation liquidator

  13. 5 May 2011 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  14. 18 Oct 2010 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  15. 30 Apr 2010 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  16. 31 Oct 2009 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  17. 30 Apr 2009 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  18. 30 Oct 2008 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  19. 25 Apr 2008 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  20. 6 Nov 2007 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments

Showing the latest 20 of 140 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About The Overseas Investment Trust PLC

The Overseas Investment Trust PLC is a UK public limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00544419 since 10 Feb 1955. Its listed activities include other financial intermediation. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

The Overseas Investment Trust PLC filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. The Overseas Investment Trust PLC has 140 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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The Overseas Investment Trust PLC – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of The Overseas Investment Trust PLC?

The Overseas Investment Trust PLC is registered at Companies House under company number 00544419.

When was The Overseas Investment Trust PLC incorporated?

The Overseas Investment Trust PLC was incorporated on 10 Feb 1955 as a public limited company.

Who are the directors of The Overseas Investment Trust PLC?

The Overseas Investment Trust PLC has no current officers on the Companies House register.

What does The Overseas Investment Trust PLC do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 6523 – Other financial intermediation.

Where is The Overseas Investment Trust PLC registered?

The registered office address is PO BOX 695, 8 Salisbury Square, London, EC4Y 8BB.

Is The Overseas Investment Trust PLC still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 12 Feb 2014.

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