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Xd Communications Limited

Private limited company

C/O Smiths Group Plc, 4th Floor, 11-12 St James's Square, London, SW1Y 4LB

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00730286

Company number

19 Jul 1962

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Jul 2018

Last accounts made up to

Xd Communications Limited company overview

Xd Communications Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00730286. It was incorporated on 19 Jul 1962 and dissolved on 27 Aug 2019 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at C/O Smiths Group Plc, 4th Floor, 11-12 St James's Square, London, SW1Y 4LB. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Dowty Communications Limited and 2 other names.

Xd Communications Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Xd Communications Limited at a glance

57 years

Years on the register

20,858 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Fiona, Fiona, Marc

165

Filings on record

Latest: 27 Aug 2019

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Xd Communications Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

99999

Dormant Company

Allowable expenses for Xd Communications Limited

Based on Xd Communications 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 Xd Communications 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 Xd Communications 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 Xd Communications 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. 27 Aug 2019 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 11 Jun 2019 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 3 Jun 2019 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 14 May 2019 · SH20

    Legacy

  5. 14 May 2019 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  6. 14 May 2019 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  7. 14 May 2019 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  8. 4 Mar 2019 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Jul 2018

  9. 29 Oct 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 29 Oct 2018 with no updates

  10. 24 Apr 2018 · AP01

    Appointment of Marc Furlonger as a director on 19 Apr 2018

  11. 23 Apr 2018 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Matthew Robin Mckeown as a director on 19 Apr 2018

  12. 24 Jan 2018 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Jul 2017

  13. 23 Nov 2017 · AP01

    Appointment of Matthew Robin Mckeown as a director on 21 Nov 2017

  14. 23 Nov 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Alexandra Ralph as a director on 21 Nov 2017

  15. 26 Oct 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 26 Oct 2017 with updates

  16. 24 Aug 2017 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2016

  17. 22 Aug 2017 · AA01

    Change account reference date company previous shortened

  18. 21 Apr 2017 · AP01

    Appointment of Miss Fiona Margaret Gillespie as a director on 5 Apr 2017

  19. 21 Apr 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Neil Robert Burdett as a director on 5 Apr 2017

  20. 21 Apr 2017 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Alexandra Ralph as a director on 5 Apr 2017

Showing the latest 20 of 165 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Xd Communications Limited

Xd Communications Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00730286 since 19 Jul 1962. 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.

Xd Communications Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Xd Communications Limited has 165 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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Xd Communications Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Xd Communications Limited?

Xd Communications Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00730286.

When was Xd Communications Limited incorporated?

Xd Communications Limited was incorporated on 19 Jul 1962 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Xd Communications Limited?

Current officers are Fiona Margaret Gillespie (secretary), Fiona Margaret Gillespie (director) and Marc Furlonger (director).

What does Xd Communications Limited do?

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

Where is Xd Communications Limited registered?

The registered office address is C/O Smiths Group Plc, 4th Floor, 11-12 St James's Square, London, SW1Y 4LB.

Is Xd Communications Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 27 Aug 2019.

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