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Companies House · 00560997 Dissolved

British Helicopters Limited

Private limited company

Lysander Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2YB

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00560997

Company number

4 Feb 1956

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2013

Last accounts made up to

British Helicopters Limited company overview

British Helicopters Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00560997. It was incorporated on 4 Feb 1956 and dissolved on 24 Mar 2015 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Lysander Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2YB. The company has 0 active officers.

British Helicopters Limited upcoming deadlines

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

British Helicopters Limited at a glance

59 years

Years on the register

21,598 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Richard, Neil, Raymond

93

Filings on record

Latest: 24 Mar 2015

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of British Helicopters Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

99999

Dormant Company

Allowable expenses for British Helicopters Limited

Based on British Helicopters Limited's SIC code (99999), 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 British Helicopters Limited

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 British Helicopters 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 Somerset?

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 British Helicopters 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. 24 Mar 2015 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 9 Dec 2014 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 1 Dec 2014 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 31 Oct 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  5. 12 Sep 2014 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  6. 10 Jan 2014 · AP03

    Appointment of Mr Neil Alexander Cranidge as a secretary on 7 Jan 2014

  7. 10 Jan 2014 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Simon John Cridland as a secretary on 7 Jan 2014

  8. 10 Jan 2014 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Raymond Edgar Edwards as a director on 7 Jan 2014

  9. 10 Jan 2014 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of William David Lee as a director on 7 Jan 2014

  10. 14 Nov 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  11. 9 Sep 2013 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  12. 7 Nov 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  13. 10 Sep 2012 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  14. 22 Dec 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  15. 16 Nov 2011 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  16. 22 Nov 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 18 Oct 2010 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  18. 21 Dec 2009 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  19. 21 Dec 2009 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr William David Lee on 21 Dec 2009

  20. 21 Dec 2009 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Richard Kevin Smith on 21 Dec 2009

Showing the latest 20 of 93 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About British Helicopters Limited

British Helicopters Limited is a UK private limited company based in Somerset, registered at Companies House as company number 00560997 since 4 Feb 1956. Its listed activities include dormant company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

British Helicopters Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. British Helicopters Limited has 93 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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British Helicopters Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of British Helicopters Limited?

British Helicopters Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00560997.

When was British Helicopters Limited incorporated?

British Helicopters Limited was incorporated on 4 Feb 1956 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of British Helicopters Limited?

Current officers are Richard Kevin Smith (director), Neil Alexander Cranidge (secretary) and Raymond Edgar Edwards (director).

What does British Helicopters Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 99999 – Dormant Company.

Where is British Helicopters Limited registered?

The registered office address is Lysander Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2YB.

Is British Helicopters Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 24 Mar 2015.

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