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Companies House · 00731970 In liquidation

Gates Hydraulics Limited

Private limited company

Pearl Assurance House 319 Ballards Lane, London, N12 8LY

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00731970

Company number

8 Aug 1962

Incorporated

1

Active officers

3 Jan 2015

Last accounts made up to

Gates Hydraulics Limited company overview

Gates Hydraulics Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00731970. It was incorporated on 8 Aug 1962 and dissolved on 15 Jun 2018 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at Pearl Assurance House 319 Ballards Lane, London, N12 8LY. The company has 1 active officer. It was previously called Imperial-Eastman (U.K.) Limited.

Gates Hydraulics Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Gates Hydraulics Limited at a glance

55 years

Years on the register

20,400 days from incorporation to closure

1

Active officers

Maurice

146

Filings on record

Latest: 4 Jul 2022

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of Gates Hydraulics Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Gates Hydraulics Limited

Based on Gates Hydraulics 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 Gates Hydraulics 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 Gates Hydraulics 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 Gates Hydraulics 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. 4 Jul 2022 · REST-MVL

    Order of court restoration previously members voluntary liquidation

  2. 15 Jun 2018 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  3. 15 Mar 2018 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  4. 14 Feb 2018 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  5. 24 Jan 2017 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  6. 11 Jan 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Nicolas Paul Wilkinson as a director on 31 Dec 2016

  7. 18 Dec 2015 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 18 Dec 2015

  8. 15 Dec 2015 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  9. 15 Dec 2015 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  10. 15 Dec 2015 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  11. 15 Dec 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  12. 27 Oct 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Nicolas Paul Wilkinson as a director on 23 Oct 2015

  13. 27 Oct 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Coral Suzanne Bidel as a director on 23 Oct 2015

  14. 28 Sep 2015 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 3 Jan 2015

  15. 29 Jul 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Coral Suzanne Bidel as a director on 24 Jul 2015

  16. 28 Jul 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Maurice Alexander Kalsbeek as a director on 24 Jul 2015

  17. 28 Jul 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Nicolas Paul Wilkinson as a director on 24 Jul 2015

  18. 28 Jul 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Ross Nagle as a director on 24 Jul 2015

  19. 28 Jul 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Robert James Henderson as a director on 24 Jul 2015

  20. 28 Jul 2015 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Linda Mary Shields as a secretary on 24 Jul 2015

Showing the latest 20 of 146 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Gates Hydraulics Limited

Gates Hydraulics Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00731970 since 8 Aug 1962. 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.

Gates Hydraulics Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Gates Hydraulics Limited has 146 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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Gates Hydraulics Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Gates Hydraulics Limited?

Gates Hydraulics Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00731970.

When was Gates Hydraulics Limited incorporated?

Gates Hydraulics Limited was incorporated on 8 Aug 1962 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Gates Hydraulics Limited?

Current officers are Maurice Alexander Kalsbeek (director).

What does Gates Hydraulics Limited do?

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

Where is Gates Hydraulics Limited registered?

The registered office address is Pearl Assurance House 319 Ballards Lane, London, N12 8LY.

Is Gates Hydraulics Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is in liquidation. Its most recent filing was order of court restoration previously members voluntary liquidation on 4 Jul 2022.

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