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Aptitude Software Group PLC

Public limited company

8th Floor, 138 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6BJ

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01602662

Company number

8 Dec 1981

Incorporated

6

Active officers

31 Dec 2025

Last accounts made up to

Aptitude Software Group PLC company overview

Aptitude Software Group PLC is a public limited company registered with company number 01602662. It was incorporated on 8 Dec 1981 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 8th Floor, 138 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6BJ. The company has 6 active officers. It was previously called Microgen PLC and 3 other names.

Aptitude Software Group PLC upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 30 Jun 2027

231 days

Confirmation statement

Due 26 Apr 2027

166 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Oct 2027

324 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.

Aptitude Software Group PLC at a glance

44 years

Trading age

16,409 days since incorporation

6

Active officers

Ivan, Sara, Alexandra, Simon

600

Filings on record

Latest: 21 Sep 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Aptitude Software Group PLC

Nature of business (SIC codes)

70100

Activities of head offices

Allowable expenses for Aptitude Software Group PLC

Based on Aptitude Software Group PLC's SIC code (70100), 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 Aptitude Software Group PLC

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 Aptitude Software Group PLC 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 Aptitude Software Group PLC 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. 21 Sep 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Kenneth Kristoffer Paqvalen as a director on 21 Sep 2026

  2. 17 Sep 2026 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  3. 18 Jun 2026 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  4. 18 Jun 2026 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025

  5. 5 May 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 27 Feb 2026

  6. 5 May 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  7. 17 Apr 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  8. 13 Apr 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 12 Apr 2026 with updates

  9. 21 Mar 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  10. 21 Mar 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  11. 18 Mar 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  12. 18 Mar 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  13. 18 Mar 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  14. 18 Mar 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  15. 18 Mar 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  16. 9 Mar 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  17. 10 Feb 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 30 Jan 2026

  18. 29 Jan 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  19. 29 Jan 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  20. 6 Jan 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

Showing the latest 20 of 600 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Aptitude Software Group PLC

Aptitude Software Group PLC is a UK public limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 01602662 since 8 Dec 1981. Its listed activities include activities of head offices. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Aptitude Software Group PLC filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Aptitude Software Group PLC has 600 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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Aptitude Software Group PLC – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Aptitude Software Group PLC?

Aptitude Software Group PLC is registered at Companies House under company number 01602662.

When was Aptitude Software Group PLC incorporated?

Aptitude Software Group PLC was incorporated on 8 Dec 1981 as a public limited company.

Who are the directors of Aptitude Software Group PLC?

Current officers are Ivan Martin (director), Sara Louise Dickinson (director), Alexandra Louise Curran (director), Simon Kelly (secretary), Paula Lynn Dowdy (director) and Kenneth Kristoffer Paqvalen (director).

What does Aptitude Software Group PLC do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 70100 – Activities of head offices.

Where is Aptitude Software Group PLC registered?

The registered office address is 8th Floor, 138 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6BJ.

Is Aptitude Software Group PLC still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was appointment of Mr Kenneth Kristoffer Paqvalen as a director on 21 Sep 2026 on 21 Sep 2026.

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