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Companies House · 00779698 Dissolved

Policy Studies Institute

Private company limited by guarantee

50 Hanson Street, London, W1W 6UP

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00779698

Company number

4 Nov 1963

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Jul 2011

Last accounts made up to

Policy Studies Institute company overview

Policy Studies Institute is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 00779698. It was incorporated on 4 Nov 1963 and dissolved on 28 Aug 2012 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 50 Hanson Street, London, W1W 6UP. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Political And Economic Planning.

Policy Studies Institute upcoming deadlines

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

Policy Studies Institute at a glance

48 years

Years on the register

17,830 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Carole, Ian, Geoffrey

198

Filings on record

Latest: 28 Aug 2012

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Policy Studies Institute

Nature of business (SIC codes)

72200

Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

Allowable expenses for Policy Studies Institute

Based on Policy Studies Institute's SIC code (72200), 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 Policy Studies Institute

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 Policy Studies Institute 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 Policy Studies Institute 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. 28 Aug 2012 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 15 May 2012 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 3 May 2012 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 27 Apr 2012 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Jul 2011

  5. 20 Apr 2012 · MG02

    Legacy

  6. 20 Apr 2012 · MG02

    Legacy

  7. 2 Apr 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  8. 2 Apr 2012 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Nicholas Willoughby Stuart as a director on 1 Apr 2011

  9. 2 Apr 2012 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Patricia Lesley Hollis as a director on 1 Apr 2011

  10. 2 Apr 2012 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of David Frank Batchelor as a director on 1 Apr 2011

  11. 23 May 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  12. 18 May 2011 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Ian Malcolm Rigg on 31 Mar 2010

  13. 3 May 2011 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Jul 2010

  14. 30 Dec 2010 · AA01

    Change account reference date company previous extended

  15. 16 Jun 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  16. 16 Jun 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Ian Malcolm Rigg on 1 Nov 2009

  17. 2 Feb 2010 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2009

  18. 15 Jan 2010 · AA01

    Change account reference date company previous shortened

  19. 16 Jun 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  20. 3 Dec 2008 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Jul 2008

Showing the latest 20 of 198 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Policy Studies Institute

Policy Studies Institute is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00779698 since 4 Nov 1963. Its listed activities include research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Policy Studies Institute filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Policy Studies Institute has 198 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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Policy Studies Institute – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Policy Studies Institute?

Policy Studies Institute is registered at Companies House under company number 00779698.

When was Policy Studies Institute incorporated?

Policy Studies Institute was incorporated on 4 Nov 1963 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of Policy Studies Institute?

Current officers are Carole Mainstone (secretary), Ian Malcolm Rigg (director) and Geoffrey Eric, Professor Petts (director).

What does Policy Studies Institute do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 72200 – Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities.

Where is Policy Studies Institute registered?

The registered office address is 50 Hanson Street, London, W1W 6UP.

Is Policy Studies Institute still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 28 Aug 2012.

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