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Kingfisher PLC

Public limited company

1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1GG

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01664812

Company number

16 Sep 1982

Incorporated

11

Active officers

31 Jan 2026

Last accounts made up to

Kingfisher PLC company overview

Kingfisher PLC is a public limited company registered with company number 01664812. It was incorporated on 16 Sep 1982 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1GG. The company has 11 active officers. It was previously called Woolworth Holdings PLC and 1 other name.

Kingfisher PLC upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 31 Jul 2027

261 days

Confirmation statement

Due 26 Dec 2026

44 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Nov 2027

354 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.

Kingfisher PLC at a glance

44 years

Trading age

16,128 days since incorporation

11

Active officers

Jeffrey, Claudia, Sophie, Thierry

4,017

Filings on record

Latest: 26 Oct 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Kingfisher PLC

Nature of business (SIC codes)

70100

Activities of head offices

Allowable expenses for Kingfisher PLC

Based on Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher 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. 26 Oct 2026 · SH01

    Allotment of shares on 15 Oct 2026

  2. 22 Oct 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 29 Sep 2026

  3. 22 Oct 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 30 Sep 2026

  4. 22 Oct 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 6 Oct 2026

  5. 22 Oct 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 2 Oct 2026

  6. 22 Oct 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 1 Oct 2026

  7. 21 Oct 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Ian James Winward Mcleod on 20 Oct 2026

  8. 19 Oct 2026 · SH01

    Allotment of shares on 24 Sep 2026

  9. 19 Oct 2026 · SH03

    Return of purchase of own shares

  10. 28 Sep 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 4 Sep 2026

  11. 28 Sep 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 2 Sep 2026

  12. 28 Sep 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 3 Sep 2026

  13. 28 Sep 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 27 Aug 2026

  14. 28 Sep 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 28 Aug 2026

  15. 28 Sep 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 1 Sep 2026

  16. 28 Sep 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 26 Aug 2026

  17. 28 Sep 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 25 Aug 2026

  18. 28 Sep 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 20 Aug 2026

  19. 28 Sep 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 21 Aug 2026

  20. 28 Sep 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 24 Aug 2026

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About Kingfisher PLC

Kingfisher PLC is a UK public limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 01664812 since 16 Sep 1982. 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.

Kingfisher PLC filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Kingfisher PLC has 4017 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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Kingfisher PLC – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Kingfisher PLC?

Kingfisher PLC is registered at Companies House under company number 01664812.

When was Kingfisher PLC incorporated?

Kingfisher PLC was incorporated on 16 Sep 1982 as a public limited company.

Who are the directors of Kingfisher PLC?

Current officers are Jeffrey Carr (director), Claudia Isobel Arney (director), Sophie Gasperment (director), Thierry Dominique Gerard Garnier (director), William George Lennie (director), Lucinda Jane Riches (director) and 5 more.

What does Kingfisher PLC do?

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

Where is Kingfisher PLC registered?

The registered office address is 1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1GG.

Is Kingfisher PLC still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was allotment of shares on 15 Oct 2026 on 26 Oct 2026.

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