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Gemplus Limited

Private limited company

7th Floor 21 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9AH

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01006432

Company number

30 Mar 1971

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2015

Last accounts made up to

Gemplus Limited company overview

Gemplus Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 01006432. It was incorporated on 30 Mar 1971 and dissolved on 14 Sep 2019 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 7th Floor 21 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9AH. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Data Card Limited and 2 other names.

Gemplus Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Gemplus Limited at a glance

48 years

Years on the register

17,700 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Lloyd, Lloyd, Andrew

165

Filings on record

Latest: 14 Sep 2019

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Gemplus Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

99999

Dormant Company

Allowable expenses for Gemplus Limited

Based on Gemplus 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 Gemplus 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 Gemplus 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 Gemplus 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. 14 Sep 2019 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 14 Jun 2019 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 20 Dec 2018 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 20 Dec 2018

  4. 28 Aug 2018 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  5. 2 Aug 2017 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  6. 20 Jul 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 20 Jul 2017

  7. 17 Jul 2017 · LIQ01

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  8. 17 Jul 2017 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  9. 27 Mar 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 23 Mar 2017 with updates

  10. 13 Oct 2016 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2015

  11. 5 Apr 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  12. 5 Apr 2016 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Andrew Birrell Bruce on 23 Mar 2016

  13. 14 Oct 2015 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2014

  14. 25 Mar 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  15. 3 Oct 2014 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2013

  16. 26 Mar 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 3 Jul 2013 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2012

  18. 9 May 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  19. 3 Oct 2012 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2011

  20. 18 Apr 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

Showing the latest 20 of 165 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Gemplus Limited

Gemplus Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 01006432 since 30 Mar 1971. 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.

Gemplus Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Gemplus Limited has 165 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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Gemplus Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Gemplus Limited?

Gemplus Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 01006432.

When was Gemplus Limited incorporated?

Gemplus Limited was incorporated on 30 Mar 1971 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Gemplus Limited?

Current officers are Lloyd Spencer Smith (secretary), Lloyd Spencer Smith (director) and Andrew Birrell Bruce (director).

What does Gemplus Limited do?

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

Where is Gemplus Limited registered?

The registered office address is 7th Floor 21 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9AH.

Is Gemplus Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 14 Sep 2019.

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