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Asset Based Finance Association Limited

Private company limited by guarantee

15 Canada Square, London, E14 5GL

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01249173

Company number

16 Mar 1976

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2016

Last accounts made up to

Asset Based Finance Association Limited company overview

Asset Based Finance Association Limited is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 01249173. It was incorporated on 16 Mar 1976 and dissolved on 9 Jul 2021 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 15 Canada Square, London, E14 5GL. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Factors & Discounters Association Limited and 2 other names.

Asset Based Finance Association Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Asset Based Finance Association Limited at a glance

45 years

Years on the register

16,551 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Edward, Stephen, Martin, Adrian

239

Filings on record

Latest: 9 Jul 2021

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Asset Based Finance Association Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

94990

Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Asset Based Finance Association Limited

Based on Asset Based Finance Association Limited's SIC code (94990), 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 Asset Based Finance Association 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 Asset Based Finance Association 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 Asset Based Finance Association 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. 9 Jul 2021 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 9 Apr 2021 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 9 Dec 2020 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 21 Nov 2019 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  5. 19 Aug 2019 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Perry Austin Burns as a director on 13 Aug 2018

  6. 19 Aug 2019 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Maurice Howard Craft as a director on 13 Aug 2018

  7. 19 Aug 2019 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Christopher Sean Hawes as a director on 13 Aug 2018

  8. 19 Aug 2019 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Edward James Winterton as a director on 13 Aug 2018

  9. 19 Aug 2019 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Keith Softly as a director on 13 Aug 2018

  10. 19 Aug 2019 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Gregory Mark Bell as a director on 13 Aug 2018

  11. 19 Aug 2019 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Karl Trumper as a director on 8 Aug 2018

  12. 9 Aug 2019 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 9 Aug 2019

  13. 25 Oct 2018 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  14. 25 Oct 2018 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  15. 25 Oct 2018 · LIQ01

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  16. 31 Oct 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 Aug 2017 with no updates

  17. 5 Oct 2017 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2016

  18. 23 Jan 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Timothy Shaun Corbett as a director on 8 Dec 2016

  19. 6 Sep 2016 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 Aug 2016 with updates

  20. 24 Aug 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Keith Softly as a director on 23 Jun 2016

Showing the latest 20 of 239 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Asset Based Finance Association Limited

Asset Based Finance Association Limited is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 01249173 since 16 Mar 1976. Its listed activities include activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Asset Based Finance Association Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Asset Based Finance Association Limited has 239 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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Asset Based Finance Association Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Asset Based Finance Association Limited?

Asset Based Finance Association Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 01249173.

When was Asset Based Finance Association Limited incorporated?

Asset Based Finance Association Limited was incorporated on 16 Mar 1976 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of Asset Based Finance Association Limited?

Current officers are Edward Wilde (secretary), Stephen Scott Bentley (director), Martin John Cooper (director) and Adrian John Taylor (director).

What does Asset Based Finance Association Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 94990 – Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified.

Where is Asset Based Finance Association Limited registered?

The registered office address is 15 Canada Square, London, E14 5GL.

Is Asset Based Finance Association Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 9 Jul 2021.

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