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Shanks Chemical Services Limited

Private limited company

55 Baker Street, London, W1U 7EU

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00934787

Company number

2 Jul 1968

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2015

Last accounts made up to

Shanks Chemical Services Limited company overview

Shanks Chemical Services Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 00934787. It was incorporated on 2 Jul 1968 and dissolved on 31 Jan 2023 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 7EU. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Rechem International Limited and 1 other name.

Shanks Chemical Services Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Shanks Chemical Services Limited at a glance

54 years

Years on the register

19,936 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Philip, Philip, David

203

Filings on record

Latest: 31 Jan 2023

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Shanks Chemical Services Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

96090

Other service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Shanks Chemical Services Limited

Based on Shanks Chemical Services Limited's SIC code (96090), 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 Shanks Chemical Services 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 Shanks Chemical Services 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 Shanks Chemical Services 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. 31 Jan 2023 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 25 Oct 2022 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  3. 10 Dec 2020 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  4. 28 May 2018 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  5. 28 Feb 2018 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  6. 28 Feb 2018 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  7. 17 Sep 2017 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  8. 9 Sep 2016 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 9 Sep 2016

  9. 7 Sep 2016 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  10. 7 Sep 2016 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  11. 7 Sep 2016 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  12. 27 Jul 2016 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr David Gibson Orr on 15 Jul 2016

  13. 24 Jun 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 26 Feb 2016 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  15. 26 Feb 2016 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  16. 16 Feb 2016 · SH20

    Legacy

  17. 16 Feb 2016 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  18. 11 Jan 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr David Gibson Orr as a director on 11 Jan 2016

  19. 11 Jan 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Robert Ian Cartwright as a director on 11 Jan 2016

  20. 6 Oct 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Toby Richard Woolrych as a director on 6 Oct 2015

Showing the latest 20 of 203 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Shanks Chemical Services Limited

Shanks Chemical Services Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 00934787 since 2 Jul 1968. Its listed activities include other service activities not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Shanks Chemical Services Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Shanks Chemical Services Limited has 203 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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Shanks Chemical Services Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Shanks Chemical Services Limited?

Shanks Chemical Services Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 00934787.

When was Shanks Chemical Services Limited incorporated?

Shanks Chemical Services Limited was incorporated on 2 Jul 1968 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Shanks Chemical Services Limited?

Current officers are Philip Bernard Griffin-Smith (secretary), Philip Bernard Griffin-Smith (director) and David Gibson Orr (director).

What does Shanks Chemical Services Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 96090 – Other service activities not elsewhere classified.

Where is Shanks Chemical Services Limited registered?

The registered office address is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 7EU.

Is Shanks Chemical Services Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 31 Jan 2023.

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