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Companies House · 00700004 Dissolved

Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited

Private limited company

Greyfriars Court, Paradise Square, Oxford, OX1 1BE

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00700004

Company number

3 Aug 1961

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2015

Last accounts made up to

Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited company overview

Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00700004. It was incorporated on 3 Aug 1961 and dissolved on 9 May 2017 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Greyfriars Court, Paradise Square, Oxford, OX1 1BE. The company has 0 active officers.

Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited at a glance

55 years

Years on the register

20,368 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Andrew, Christopher, Brian, Kevin

158

Filings on record

Latest: 9 May 2017

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited

Based on Guinness Peat (Overseas) 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 Guinness Peat (Overseas) 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 Guinness Peat (Overseas) 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 Oxford?

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 Guinness Peat (Overseas) 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. 9 May 2017 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 9 Feb 2017 · 4.71

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 19 Oct 2016 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Shilla Pindoria as a secretary on 6 Oct 2016

  4. 19 Jul 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Timothy Robert Chanter as a director on 16 Jun 2016

  5. 8 Apr 2016 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 8 Apr 2016

  6. 6 Apr 2016 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  7. 6 Apr 2016 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  8. 6 Apr 2016 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  9. 30 Nov 2015 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2015

  10. 9 Sep 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  11. 29 Dec 2014 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Kevin Patrick Mckenna as a director on 8 Dec 2014

  12. 29 Dec 2014 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Steven Mark Burgess as a director on 28 Nov 2014

  13. 29 Dec 2014 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Christopher Stephen Heyworth as a director on 8 Dec 2014

  14. 29 Dec 2014 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr. Brian Mark Johnson as a director on 8 Dec 2014

  15. 10 Dec 2014 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2014

  16. 26 Sep 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 6 Nov 2013 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2013

  18. 2 Sep 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  19. 18 Jul 2013 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Steven Mark Burgess on 12 Jan 2012

  20. 17 Jul 2013 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Andrew James Barnes on 1 Oct 2009

Showing the latest 20 of 158 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited

Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited is a UK private limited company based in Oxford, registered at Companies House as company number 00700004 since 3 Aug 1961. 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.

Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited has 158 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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Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited?

Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00700004.

When was Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited incorporated?

Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited was incorporated on 3 Aug 1961 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited?

Current officers are Andrew James Barnes (director), Christopher Stephen Heyworth (director), Brian Mark Johnson (director) and Kevin Patrick Mckenna (director).

What does Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited do?

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

Where is Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited registered?

The registered office address is Greyfriars Court, Paradise Square, Oxford, OX1 1BE.

Is Guinness Peat (Overseas) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 9 May 2017.

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