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Companies House · 01218287 Dissolved

Reed & Bell Limited

Private limited company

Victoria House Wavell Drive, Rosehill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2ST

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01218287

Company number

3 Jul 1975

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2018

Last accounts made up to

Reed & Bell Limited company overview

Reed & Bell Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 01218287. It was incorporated on 3 Jul 1975 and dissolved on 27 Oct 2020 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Victoria House Wavell Drive, Rosehill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2ST. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called T.P.S. Investments Limited and 1 other name.

Reed & Bell Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Reed & Bell Limited at a glance

45 years

Years on the register

16,553 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Grahame

137

Filings on record

Latest: 27 Oct 2020

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Reed & Bell Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Reed & Bell Limited

Based on Reed & Bell Limited's SIC code (74990), 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 Reed & Bell Limited

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 Reed & Bell 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 Cumbria?

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 Reed & Bell 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. 27 Oct 2020 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 25 Feb 2020 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  3. 12 Feb 2019 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 12 Feb 2019

  4. 8 Feb 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Nov 2018 with no updates

  5. 8 Jun 2018 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2018

  6. 8 Dec 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Nov 2017 with no updates

  7. 30 Nov 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 30 Nov 2017

  8. 30 Nov 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Collin Wendell Walwyn as a director on 17 Nov 2017

  9. 30 Nov 2017 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Jirehouse Secretaries Ltd as a secretary on 17 Nov 2017

  10. 26 Sep 2017 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  11. 26 Sep 2017 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  12. 26 Sep 2017 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  13. 19 May 2017 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2017

  14. 21 Dec 2016 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Nov 2016 with updates

  15. 12 Dec 2016 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2016

  16. 10 Feb 2016 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2015

  17. 21 Dec 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  18. 21 Dec 2015 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Grahame Reed Brown on 21 Dec 2015

  19. 21 Dec 2015 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Collin Wendell Walwyn on 21 Dec 2015

  20. 15 Jun 2015 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

Showing the latest 20 of 137 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Reed & Bell Limited

Reed & Bell Limited is a UK private limited company based in Cumbria, registered at Companies House as company number 01218287 since 3 Jul 1975. Its listed activities include non-trading company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Reed & Bell Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Reed & Bell Limited has 137 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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Reed & Bell Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Reed & Bell Limited?

Reed & Bell Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 01218287.

When was Reed & Bell Limited incorporated?

Reed & Bell Limited was incorporated on 3 Jul 1975 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Reed & Bell Limited?

Current officers are Grahame Reed Brown (director).

What does Reed & Bell Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 74990 – Non-trading company.

Where is Reed & Bell Limited registered?

The registered office address is Victoria House Wavell Drive, Rosehill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2ST.

Is Reed & Bell Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 27 Oct 2020.

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