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Companies House · 01386925 Dissolved

West Sussex Newspapers Ltd.

Private limited company

1000 Lakeside North Harbour, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN

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01386925

Company number

4 Sep 1978

Incorporated

0

Active officers

28 Dec 2013

Last accounts made up to

West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. company overview

West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. is a private limited company registered with company number 01386925. It was incorporated on 4 Sep 1978 and dissolved on 13 Oct 2015 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 1000 Lakeside North Harbour, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Neighbourhood Publications Limited.

West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. upcoming deadlines

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

West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. at a glance

37 years

Years on the register

13,553 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Peter, Ashley, David

112

Filings on record

Latest: 13 Oct 2015

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of West Sussex Newspapers Ltd.

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for West Sussex Newspapers Ltd.

Based on West Sussex Newspapers Ltd.'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 West Sussex Newspapers Ltd.

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 West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. 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 Portsmouth?

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 West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. 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. 13 Oct 2015 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 11 Aug 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  3. 30 Jun 2015 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  4. 18 Jun 2015 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  5. 9 Oct 2014 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 28 Dec 2013

  6. 2 Sep 2014 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr David John King on 1 Jul 2014

  7. 2 Sep 2014 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Ashley Gilroy Mark Highfield on 1 Jul 2014

  8. 2 Sep 2014 · CH03

    Change person secretary company with change date

  9. 11 Aug 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  10. 3 Oct 2013 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 29 Dec 2012

  11. 12 Aug 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  12. 3 Jul 2013 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  13. 1 Jul 2013 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  14. 25 May 2013 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  15. 15 Apr 2013 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  16. 13 Apr 2013 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  17. 17 Aug 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  18. 10 Jul 2012 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2011

  19. 27 Feb 2012 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  20. 10 Aug 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

Showing the latest 20 of 112 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About West Sussex Newspapers Ltd.

West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. is a UK private limited company based in Portsmouth, registered at Companies House as company number 01386925 since 4 Sep 1978. 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.

West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. has 112 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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West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of West Sussex Newspapers Ltd.?

West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. is registered at Companies House under company number 01386925.

When was West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. incorporated?

West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. was incorporated on 4 Sep 1978 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of West Sussex Newspapers Ltd.?

Current officers are Peter Mccall (secretary), Ashley Gilroy Mark Highfield (director) and David John King (director).

What does West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. do?

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

Where is West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. registered?

The registered office address is 1000 Lakeside North Harbour, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN.

Is West Sussex Newspapers Ltd. still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 13 Oct 2015.

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