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Companies House · 00858833 Dissolved

Astley & Pearce Limited

Private limited company

London Fruit And Wool Exchange, 1 Duval Square, London, E1 6PW

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00858833

Company number

13 Sep 1965

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2021

Last accounts made up to

Astley & Pearce Limited company overview

Astley & Pearce Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00858833. It was incorporated on 13 Sep 1965 and dissolved on 21 Feb 2023 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at London Fruit And Wool Exchange, 1 Duval Square, London, E1 6PW. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called P.Murray-Jones Limited.

Astley & Pearce Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Astley & Pearce Limited at a glance

57 years

Years on the register

20,980 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Richard, Adrienne, James, Margaret

175

Filings on record

Latest: 21 Feb 2023

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Astley & Pearce Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

99999

Dormant Company

Allowable expenses for Astley & Pearce Limited

Based on Astley & Pearce 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 Astley & Pearce 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 Astley & Pearce 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 Astley & Pearce 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. 21 Feb 2023 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 6 Dec 2022 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 28 Nov 2022 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 7 Sep 2022 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  5. 7 Sep 2022 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  6. 7 Sep 2022 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  7. 7 Sep 2022 · SH20

    Legacy

  8. 26 Aug 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 Aug 2022 with updates

  9. 24 Feb 2022 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2021

  10. 17 Nov 2021 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2020

  11. 11 Oct 2021 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Kathleen Marie Cronin as a director on 11 Oct 2021

  12. 25 Aug 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 Aug 2021 with no updates

  13. 25 Aug 2021 · AP03

    Appointment of Margaret Austin Wright as a secretary on 26 Jul 2021

  14. 25 Aug 2021 · AP03

    Appointment of Jenelle Marie Chalmers as a secretary on 26 Jul 2021

  15. 13 Jul 2021 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Veronica Holly Ridley as a secretary on 1 Jul 2021

  16. 19 May 2021 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Richard Joseph Bodnum on 2 Nov 2020

  17. 22 Mar 2021 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of William Frederick Knottenbelt as a director on 19 Mar 2021

  18. 22 Mar 2021 · AP01

    Appointment of James Bray as a director on 19 Mar 2021

  19. 7 Oct 2020 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2019

  20. 10 Aug 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 10 Aug 2020 with updates

Showing the latest 20 of 175 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Astley & Pearce Limited

Astley & Pearce Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00858833 since 13 Sep 1965. 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.

Astley & Pearce Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Astley & Pearce Limited has 175 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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Astley & Pearce Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Astley & Pearce Limited?

Astley & Pearce Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00858833.

When was Astley & Pearce Limited incorporated?

Astley & Pearce Limited was incorporated on 13 Sep 1965 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Astley & Pearce Limited?

Current officers are Richard Joseph Bodnum (director), Adrienne Hilary Seaman (director), James Bray (director), Margaret Austin Wright (secretary) and Jenelle Marie Chalmers (secretary).

What does Astley & Pearce Limited do?

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

Where is Astley & Pearce Limited registered?

The registered office address is London Fruit And Wool Exchange, 1 Duval Square, London, E1 6PW.

Is Astley & Pearce Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 21 Feb 2023.

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