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Companies House · 00554686 Dissolved

Babcock Group Limited

Private limited company

33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QX

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00554686

Company number

16 Sep 1955

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2019

Last accounts made up to

Babcock Group Limited company overview

Babcock Group Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00554686. It was incorporated on 16 Sep 1955 and dissolved on 17 Mar 2020 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QX. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Eve Graham Limited and 1 other name.

Babcock Group Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Babcock Group Limited at a glance

64 years

Years on the register

23,559 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Nicholas, Babcock, Iain

160

Filings on record

Latest: 17 Mar 2020

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Babcock Group Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Babcock Group Limited

Based on Babcock Group Limited's SIC code (74990), 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 Babcock Group 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 Babcock Group 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 Babcock Group 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. 17 Mar 2020 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 31 Dec 2019 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 23 Dec 2019 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 18 Dec 2019 · SH20

    Legacy

  5. 18 Dec 2019 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  6. 18 Dec 2019 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  7. 18 Dec 2019 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  8. 14 Jun 2019 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2019

  9. 4 Jan 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 4 Jan 2019 with no updates

  10. 17 Jul 2018 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2018

  11. 4 Jan 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 4 Jan 2018 with no updates

  12. 14 Aug 2017 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2017

  13. 11 Jan 2017 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Nicholas James William Borrett on 11 Jan 2017

  14. 3 Jan 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 Dec 2016 with updates

  15. 13 Dec 2016 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Nicholas James William Borrett on 13 Dec 2016

  16. 15 Sep 2016 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2016

  17. 23 Aug 2016 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Iain Stuart Urquhart on 23 Aug 2016

  18. 11 Jan 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  19. 1 Jul 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Iain Stuart Urquhart as a director on 16 Jun 2015

  20. 1 Jul 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Franco Martinelli as a director on 16 Jun 2015

Showing the latest 20 of 160 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Babcock Group Limited

Babcock Group Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00554686 since 16 Sep 1955. 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.

Babcock Group Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Babcock Group Limited has 160 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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Babcock Group Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Babcock Group Limited?

Babcock Group Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00554686.

When was Babcock Group Limited incorporated?

Babcock Group Limited was incorporated on 16 Sep 1955 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Babcock Group Limited?

Current officers are Nicholas James William Borrett (director), Babcock Corporate Secretaries Limited (corporate secretary) and Iain Stuart Urquhart (director).

What does Babcock Group Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 74990 – Non-trading company.

Where is Babcock Group Limited registered?

The registered office address is 33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QX.

Is Babcock Group Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 17 Mar 2020.

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