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01285055 Limited

Private limited company

Ground Floor Ryder Court, 14 Ryder Street, London, SW1Y 6QB

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01285055

Company number

4 Nov 1976

Incorporated

2

Active officers

28 Feb 2009

Last accounts made up to

01285055 Limited company overview

01285055 Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 01285055. It was incorporated on 4 Nov 1976 and dissolved on 25 Mar 2014 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at Ground Floor Ryder Court, 14 Ryder Street, London, SW1Y 6QB. The company has 2 active officers. It was previously called Darby Group PLC and 1 other name.

01285055 Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Was due 30 Nov 2010

Overdue 5827 days

Confirmation statement

Was due 9 Aug 2016

Overdue 3748 days

Corporation tax payment

Was due 29 Nov 2010

Overdue 5828 days

Dates are the ones Companies House holds for this company. Late accounts trigger automatic Companies House penalties starting at £150, and HMRC charges interest on late corporation tax.

01285055 Limited at a glance

37 years

Years on the register

13,655 days from incorporation to closure

2

Active officers

Christopher, J

213

Filings on record

Latest: 25 Oct 2017

25/100

Filing health score

Filings are overdue

Directors of 01285055 Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

2612

Shaping & process of flat glass

Allowable expenses for 01285055 Limited

Based on 01285055 Limited's SIC code (2612), 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 01285055 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 01285055 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 01285055 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. 25 Oct 2017 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  2. 25 Oct 2017 · CERTNM

    Certificate change of name company

  3. 25 Mar 2014 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsary

  4. 10 Dec 2013 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  5. 5 Mar 2013 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  6. 4 Apr 2012 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  7. 28 Feb 2012 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  8. 16 Aug 2011 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  9. 10 May 2011 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  10. 5 Feb 2011 · DISS40

    Gazette filings brought up to date

  11. 4 Feb 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date

  12. 23 Nov 2010 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  13. 10 Jul 2010 · DISS40

    Gazette filings brought up to date

  14. 9 Jul 2010 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 28 Feb 2009

  15. 6 Apr 2010 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  16. 18 Sep 2009 · 288a

    Legacy

  17. 18 Sep 2009 · 288b

    Legacy

  18. 18 Sep 2009 · 288b

    Legacy

  19. 18 Sep 2009 · 288b

    Legacy

  20. 18 Sep 2009 · 288b

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 213 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About 01285055 Limited

01285055 Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 01285055 since 4 Nov 1976. Its listed activities include shaping & process of flat glass. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

01285055 Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. 01285055 Limited has 213 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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01285055 Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of 01285055 Limited?

01285055 Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 01285055.

When was 01285055 Limited incorporated?

01285055 Limited was incorporated on 4 Nov 1976 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of 01285055 Limited?

Current officers are Christopher Harwood Bernard Mills (director) and J O Hambro Capital Management Limited (corporate secretary).

What does 01285055 Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 2612 – Shaping & process of flat glass.

Where is 01285055 Limited registered?

The registered office address is Ground Floor Ryder Court, 14 Ryder Street, London, SW1Y 6QB.

Is 01285055 Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was restoration order of court on 25 Oct 2017.

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