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Capper Engineering Services

Private unlimited company

Astral House, Imperial Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 4WW

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01794610

Company number

24 Feb 1984

Incorporated

3

Active officers

31 Dec 2002

Last accounts made up to

Capper Engineering Services company overview

Capper Engineering Services is a private unlimited company registered with company number 01794610. It was incorporated on 24 Feb 1984 and dissolved on 8 Nov 2016 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at Astral House, Imperial Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 4WW. The company has 3 active officers. It was previously called Capper Pipe Services Limited and 2 other names.

Capper Engineering Services upcoming deadlines

Confirmation statement

Was due 14 Jan 2017

Overdue 3591 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.

Capper Engineering Services at a glance

32 years

Years on the register

11,946 days from incorporation to closure

3

Active officers

Alexander, Eric, David

180

Filings on record

Latest: 30 Aug 2018

70/100

Filing health score

A filing is overdue

Directors of Capper Engineering Services

Nature of business (SIC codes)

2852

General mechanical engineering

Allowable expenses for Capper Engineering Services

Based on Capper Engineering Services's SIC code (2852), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a manufacturing company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Raw materials

Materials and components used to make your products.

Machinery & tools

Equipment purchases — often 100% relief via the Annual Investment Allowance.

Workshop costs

Rent, rates, heating and electricity for premises.

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 Capper Engineering Services

How much tax does a manufacturing 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 Capper Engineering Services 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 Hertfordshire?

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 Capper Engineering Services 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. 30 Aug 2018 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  2. 8 Nov 2016 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  3. 10 Feb 2016 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  4. 4 Aug 2015 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  5. 24 Jul 2015 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  6. 2 Jun 2015 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  7. 23 Sep 2014 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  8. 20 Sep 2014 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  9. 3 Sep 2012 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  10. 13 Sep 2011 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsary

  11. 10 May 2011 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  12. 19 Mar 2010 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  13. 10 Aug 2004 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  14. 27 Apr 2004 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  15. 15 Mar 2004 · 652a

    Legacy

  16. 14 Jan 2004 · 363a

    Legacy

  17. 7 Nov 2003 · 288c

    Legacy

  18. 21 Jul 2003 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2002

  19. 14 Jan 2003 · 363a

    Legacy

  20. 9 Dec 2002 · 288a

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 180 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Capper Engineering Services

Capper Engineering Services is a UK private unlimited company based in Hertfordshire, registered at Companies House as company number 01794610 since 24 Feb 1984. Its listed activities include general mechanical engineering. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Capper Engineering Services filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Capper Engineering Services has 180 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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Capper Engineering Services – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Capper Engineering Services?

Capper Engineering Services is registered at Companies House under company number 01794610.

When was Capper Engineering Services incorporated?

Capper Engineering Services was incorporated on 24 Feb 1984 as a private unlimited company.

Who are the directors of Capper Engineering Services?

Current officers are Alexander Michael Comba (director), Eric Marie Michel Zeller (director) and David William Bowler (secretary).

What does Capper Engineering Services do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 2852 – General mechanical engineering.

Where is Capper Engineering Services registered?

The registered office address is Astral House, Imperial Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 4WW.

Is Capper Engineering Services still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was restoration order of court on 30 Aug 2018.

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