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Companies House · 01645201 Active

British Thoracic Society(The)

Private company limited by guarantee

17 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2PL

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01645201

Company number

21 Jun 1982

Incorporated

14

Active officers

30 Jun 2025

Last accounts made up to

British Thoracic Society(The) company overview

British Thoracic Society(The) is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 01645201. It was incorporated on 21 Jun 1982 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 17 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2PL. The company has 14 active officers.

British Thoracic Society(The) upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 31 Mar 2027

138 days

Confirmation statement

Due 15 May 2027

183 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 31 Mar 2027

138 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.

British Thoracic Society(The) at a glance

44 years

Trading age

16,216 days since incorporation

14

Active officers

Martin, Adam, Laura-Jane,, Alanna,

369

Filings on record

Latest: 5 May 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of British Thoracic Society(The)

Former officers

141 more officers are on the register. See all on Companies House

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74909

Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for British Thoracic Society(The)

Based on British Thoracic Society(The)'s SIC code (74909), 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 British Thoracic Society(The)

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 British Thoracic Society(The) 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 British Thoracic Society(The) 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. 5 May 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 1 May 2026 with no updates

  2. 6 Feb 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Dr Odiri Eneje as a director on 26 Nov 2025

  3. 28 Jan 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Professor James Duncan Chalmers as a director on 27 Nov 2025

  4. 5 Dec 2025 · AP03

    Appointment of Dr Charlotte Addy as a secretary on 26 Nov 2025

  5. 5 Dec 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Nick Maskell as a director on 26 Nov 2025

  6. 5 Dec 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Alison Armstrong as a director on 26 Nov 2025

  7. 5 Dec 2025 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Andres Floto as a secretary on 26 Nov 2025

  8. 16 Oct 2025 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 30 Jun 2025

  9. 1 May 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 1 May 2025 with no updates

  10. 3 Dec 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Professor Mona Bafadhel as a director on 28 Nov 2024

  11. 3 Dec 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Lucy Davies as a director on 28 Nov 2024

  12. 3 Dec 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Caroline Anne Nokes as a director on 28 Nov 2024

  13. 3 Dec 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Dr Andrew Molyneux as a director on 28 Nov 2024

  14. 3 Dec 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Professor Robina Coker as a director on 28 Nov 2024

  15. 3 Dec 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Dr Richard Edward Kynnersley Russell as a director on 28 Nov 2024

  16. 3 Dec 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Paul Philip Walker as a director on 27 Nov 2024

  17. 3 Dec 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Mark Juniper as a director on 27 Nov 2024

  18. 3 Dec 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of James Duncan Chalmers as a director on 27 Nov 2024

  19. 3 Dec 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Jonathan Bennett as a director on 27 Nov 2024

  20. 17 Oct 2024 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 30 Jun 2024

Showing the latest 20 of 369 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About British Thoracic Society(The)

British Thoracic Society(The) is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 01645201 since 21 Jun 1982. Its listed activities include other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

British Thoracic Society(The) filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. British Thoracic Society(The) has 369 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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British Thoracic Society(The) – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of British Thoracic Society(The)?

British Thoracic Society(The) is registered at Companies House under company number 01645201.

When was British Thoracic Society(The) incorporated?

British Thoracic Society(The) was incorporated on 21 Jun 1982 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of British Thoracic Society(The)?

Current officers are Martin Brent, Dr Allen (director), Adam Theo, Professor Hill (director), Laura-Jane, Dr Smith (director), Alanna, Dr Hare (director), Daniel, Dr Smith (director), Mona, Professor Bafadhel (director) and 8 more.

What does British Thoracic Society(The) do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 74909 – Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified.

Where is British Thoracic Society(The) registered?

The registered office address is 17 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2PL.

Is British Thoracic Society(The) still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was confirmation statement made on 1 May 2026 with no updates on 5 May 2026.

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