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Companies House · 01438662 In liquidation

Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited

Private limited company

C/O Grant Thrornton Uk Advisory & Tax Llp 11th Floor Landmark St Peters Square, 1 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 4PB

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01438662

Company number

20 Jul 1979

Incorporated

2

Active officers

31 Dec 2023

Last accounts made up to

Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited company overview

Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 01438662. It was incorporated on 20 Jul 1979 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at C/O Grant Thrornton Uk Advisory & Tax Llp 11th Floor Landmark St Peters Square, 1 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 4PB. The company has 2 active officers. It was previously called Godsell Holdings Limited and 1 other name.

Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited at a glance

47 years

Trading age

17,284 days since incorporation

2

Active officers

Richard, Adrienne

221

Filings on record

Latest: 13 Jan 2026

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

64205

Activities of financial services holding companies

Allowable expenses for Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited

Based on Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited's SIC code (64205), 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 Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) 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 Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) 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 Manchester?

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 Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) 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. 13 Jan 2026 · AD02

    Change sail address company with new address

  2. 30 Dec 2025 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  3. 30 Dec 2025 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  4. 30 Dec 2025 · LIQ01

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  5. 21 Dec 2025 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 21 Dec 2025

  6. 2 Sep 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 Aug 2025 with no updates

  7. 27 Nov 2024 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2023

  8. 5 Sep 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 Aug 2024 with no updates

  9. 7 Oct 2023 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2022

  10. 29 Aug 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 Aug 2023 with updates

  11. 9 Jan 2023 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of William Frederick Knottenbelt as a director on 31 Dec 2022

  12. 1 Nov 2022 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  13. 1 Nov 2022 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  14. 1 Nov 2022 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  15. 1 Nov 2022 · SH20

    Legacy

  16. 1 Sep 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 Aug 2022 with updates

  17. 15 Aug 2022 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2021

  18. 14 Oct 2021 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Kathleen Marie Cronin as a director on 11 Oct 2021

  19. 7 Oct 2021 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2020

  20. 25 Aug 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 Aug 2021 with updates

Showing the latest 20 of 221 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited

Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited is a UK private limited company based in Manchester, registered at Companies House as company number 01438662 since 20 Jul 1979. Its listed activities include activities of financial services holding companies. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited has 221 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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Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited?

Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 01438662.

When was Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited incorporated?

Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited was incorporated on 20 Jul 1979 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited?

Current officers are Richard Joseph Bodnum (director) and Adrienne Hilary Seaman (director).

What does Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 64205 – Activities of financial services holding companies.

Where is Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited registered?

The registered office address is C/O Grant Thrornton Uk Advisory & Tax Llp 11th Floor Landmark St Peters Square, 1 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 4PB.

Is Godsell Astley & Pearce (Holdings) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is in liquidation. Its most recent filing was change sail address company with new address on 13 Jan 2026.

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