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Abrdn Fund Managers Limited

Private limited company

280 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AG

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00740118

Company number

7 Nov 1962

Incorporated

7

Active officers

31 Dec 2025

Last accounts made up to

Abrdn Fund Managers Limited company overview

Abrdn Fund Managers Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00740118. It was incorporated on 7 Nov 1962 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 280 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AG. The company has 7 active officers. It was previously called Aberdeen Standard Fund Managers Limited and 4 other names.

Abrdn Fund Managers Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 30 Sep 2027

319 days

Confirmation statement

Due 22 Mar 2027

127 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Oct 2027

320 days

Dates are the ones Companies House holds for this company. Late accounts trigger automatic Companies House penalties starting at £150, and HMRC charges interest on late corporation tax.

Abrdn Fund Managers Limited at a glance

64 years

Trading age

23,384 days since incorporation

7

Active officers

Aberdeen, Emily, Adam, Michael

312

Filings on record

Latest: 2 Nov 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Abrdn Fund Managers Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

64999

Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Abrdn Fund Managers Limited

Based on Abrdn Fund Managers Limited's SIC code (64999), 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 Abrdn Fund Managers 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 Abrdn Fund Managers 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 Abrdn Fund Managers 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. 2 Nov 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Emma Catherine Herd as a director on 30 Oct 2026

  2. 29 Oct 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Greg Neil Mackay as a director on 23 Oct 2026

  3. 28 Jul 2026 · CH04

    Change corporate secretary company with change date

  4. 10 Jun 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Aron William Mitchell as a director on 5 Jun 2026

  5. 4 Jun 2026 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025

  6. 10 Mar 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 8 Mar 2026 with no updates

  7. 29 Jul 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Mrs Emma Catherine Herd as a director on 15 Jul 2025

  8. 4 Jun 2025 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2024

  9. 3 Jun 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Martin Alan Kwiatkowski as a director on 2 Jun 2025

  10. 13 May 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Donald Stuart Macmillan as a director on 12 May 2025

  11. 10 Mar 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 8 Mar 2025 with no updates

  12. 19 Feb 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Fraser Peter Tulloch as a director on 18 Feb 2025

  13. 9 Dec 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Carolan Dobson as a director on 8 Dec 2024

  14. 27 Nov 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Jamie Graham Matheson as a director on 27 Nov 2024

  15. 12 Sep 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Michael Roger Champion as a director on 2 Sep 2024

  16. 12 Sep 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Philip Wagstaff as a director on 2 Sep 2024

  17. 16 May 2024 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2023

  18. 14 Apr 2024 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

  19. 28 Mar 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Martin Alan Kwiatkowski as a director on 27 Feb 2024

  20. 18 Mar 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Fraser Peter Tulloch as a director on 15 Mar 2024

Showing the latest 20 of 312 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Abrdn Fund Managers Limited

Abrdn Fund Managers Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00740118 since 7 Nov 1962. Its listed activities include financial intermediation not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Abrdn Fund Managers Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Abrdn Fund Managers Limited has 312 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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Abrdn Fund Managers Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Abrdn Fund Managers Limited?

Abrdn Fund Managers Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00740118.

When was Abrdn Fund Managers Limited incorporated?

Abrdn Fund Managers Limited was incorporated on 7 Nov 1962 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Abrdn Fund Managers Limited?

Current officers are Aberdeen Corporate Secretary Limited (corporate secretary), Emily Jane Smart (director), Adam George Shanks (director), Michael Roger Champion (director), Philip Wagstaff (director), Donald Stuart Macmillan (director) and 1 more.

What does Abrdn Fund Managers Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 64999 – Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified.

Where is Abrdn Fund Managers Limited registered?

The registered office address is 280 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AG.

Is Abrdn Fund Managers Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was termination of appointment of Emma Catherine Herd as a director on 30 Oct 2026 on 2 Nov 2026.

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