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Handforth Limited

Private limited company

Second Floor De Burgh House, Market Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0BB

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01536518

Company number

29 Dec 1980

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2010

Last accounts made up to

Handforth Limited company overview

Handforth Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 01536518. It was incorporated on 29 Dec 1980 and dissolved on 15 Mar 2011 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Second Floor De Burgh House, Market Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0BB. The company has 0 active officers.

Handforth Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Handforth Limited at a glance

30 years

Years on the register

11,033 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Marc, Kingsley, Christopher

118

Filings on record

Latest: 15 Mar 2011

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Handforth Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7487

Other business activities

Allowable expenses for Handforth Limited

Based on Handforth Limited's SIC code (7487), 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 Handforth 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 Handforth 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 Essex?

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 Handforth 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. 15 Mar 2011 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 30 Nov 2010 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  3. 26 Aug 2010 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2010

  4. 12 Jan 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Christopher Polan on 1 Oct 2009

  5. 12 Jan 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Marc Chatel on 1 Oct 2009

  6. 4 Dec 2009 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2009

  7. 21 Aug 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  8. 21 Aug 2009 · 190

    Legacy

  9. 21 Aug 2009 · 353

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  10. 5 Mar 2009 · 287

    Legacy

  11. 28 Aug 2008 · 288c

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  12. 5 Aug 2008 · 363a

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  13. 31 Jul 2008 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2008

  14. 4 Feb 2008 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2007

  15. 21 Aug 2007 · 363a

    Legacy

  16. 8 Jun 2007 · 288b

    Legacy

  17. 8 Jun 2007 · 287

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  18. 9 May 2007 · 288a

    Legacy

  19. 10 Dec 2006 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2006

  20. 11 Aug 2006 · 363s

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 118 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Handforth Limited

Handforth Limited is a UK private limited company based in Essex, registered at Companies House as company number 01536518 since 29 Dec 1980. Its listed activities include other business activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Handforth Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Handforth Limited has 118 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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Handforth Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Handforth Limited?

Handforth Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 01536518.

When was Handforth Limited incorporated?

Handforth Limited was incorporated on 29 Dec 1980 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Handforth Limited?

Current officers are Marc Chatel (director), Kingsley Secretaries Limited (corporate secretary) and Christopher Polan (director).

What does Handforth Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 7487 – Other business activities.

Where is Handforth Limited registered?

The registered office address is Second Floor De Burgh House, Market Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0BB.

Is Handforth Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 15 Mar 2011.

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