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Companies House · 01152753 Dissolved

Davin Optronics Limited

Private limited company

White Maund, 44-46 Old Steine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1NH

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01152753

Company number

20 Dec 1973

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Sep 2013

Last accounts made up to

Davin Optronics Limited company overview

Davin Optronics Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 01152753. It was incorporated on 20 Dec 1973 and dissolved on 3 Jan 2017 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at White Maund, 44-46 Old Steine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1NH. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Davin Optical Limited.

Davin Optronics Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Davin Optronics Limited at a glance

43 years

Years on the register

15,720 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Thomas, Robert, Thomas

167

Filings on record

Latest: 3 Jan 2017

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Davin Optronics Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

26701

Manufacture of optical precision instruments

Allowable expenses for Davin Optronics Limited

Based on Davin Optronics Limited's SIC code (26701), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a manufacturing company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Raw materials

Materials and components used to make your products.

Machinery & tools

Equipment purchases — often 100% relief via the Annual Investment Allowance.

Workshop costs

Rent, rates, heating and electricity for premises.

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 Davin Optronics Limited

How much tax does a manufacturing 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 Davin Optronics 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 East Sussex?

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 Davin Optronics 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. 3 Jan 2017 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 7 Dec 2016 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  3. 7 Dec 2016 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  4. 16 Jun 2016 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  5. 14 Jun 2016 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  6. 19 Oct 2015 · 2.30B

    Liquidation in administration automatic end of case

  7. 3 Feb 2015 · 2.23B

    Liquidation in administration result creditors meeting

  8. 11 Dec 2014 · 2.17B

    Liquidation in administration proposals

  9. 25 Nov 2014 · 2.16B

    Liquidation in administration statement of affairs with form attached

  10. 30 Oct 2014 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 30 Oct 2014

  11. 29 Oct 2014 · 2.12B

    Liquidation in administration appointment of administrator

  12. 15 May 2014 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Sep 2013

  13. 2 Apr 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 17 Jan 2014 · MR01

    Mortgage create with deed with charge number

  15. 4 Jun 2013 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Sep 2012

  16. 25 Mar 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 16 Nov 2012 · MG01

    Legacy

  18. 31 Oct 2012 · MG02

    Legacy

  19. 18 Oct 2012 · MG04

    Legacy

  20. 18 Oct 2012 · MG04

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 167 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Davin Optronics Limited

Davin Optronics Limited is a UK private limited company based in East Sussex, registered at Companies House as company number 01152753 since 20 Dec 1973. Its listed activities include manufacture of optical precision instruments. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Davin Optronics Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Davin Optronics Limited has 167 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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Davin Optronics Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Davin Optronics Limited?

Davin Optronics Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 01152753.

When was Davin Optronics Limited incorporated?

Davin Optronics Limited was incorporated on 20 Dec 1973 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Davin Optronics Limited?

Current officers are Thomas William Good (director), Robert Michael Featherstonehaugh Parsons (director) and Thomas William Good (secretary).

What does Davin Optronics Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 26701 – Manufacture of optical precision instruments.

Where is Davin Optronics Limited registered?

The registered office address is White Maund, 44-46 Old Steine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1NH.

Is Davin Optronics Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 3 Jan 2017.

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