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Companies House · 01807641 In liquidation

Baedekers Restaurants Limited

Private limited company

66 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XG

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01807641

Company number

10 Apr 1984

Incorporated

2

Active officers

30 Jun 1991

Last accounts made up to

Baedekers Restaurants Limited company overview

Baedekers Restaurants Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 01807641. It was incorporated on 10 Apr 1984 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at 66 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XG. The company has 2 active officers. It was previously called Atacama Trading Company Limited(The) and 1 other name.

Baedekers Restaurants Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Baedekers Restaurants Limited at a glance

42 years

Trading age

15,556 days since incorporation

2

Active officers

Philip, Caroline

73

Filings on record

Latest: 3 Mar 1994

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of Baedekers Restaurants Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

5530

Restaurants

Allowable expenses for Baedekers Restaurants Limited

Based on Baedekers Restaurants Limited's SIC code (5530), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a food & hospitality company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Food & drink stock

Ingredients, drinks and consumables.

Kitchen equipment

Ovens, fridges, coffee machines and repairs.

Premises costs

Rent, business rates, utilities and cleaning.

Licences & hygiene

Premises licences, food hygiene training and pest control.

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 Baedekers Restaurants Limited

How much tax does a food & hospitality 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 Baedekers Restaurants 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 East Sussex?

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 Baedekers Restaurants 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. 3 Mar 1994 · DISS40

    Gazette filings brought up to date

  2. 3 Mar 1994 · COCOMP

    Liquidation compulsory winding up order

  3. 11 Jan 1994 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  4. 11 May 1993 · 287

    Legacy

  5. 18 Oct 1992 · 363s

    Legacy

  6. 7 Apr 1992 · CERTNM

    Certificate change of name company

  7. 23 Mar 1992 · 288

    Legacy

  8. 23 Mar 1992 · 288

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  9. 23 Mar 1992 · 288

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  10. 18 Mar 1992 · 287

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  11. 18 Mar 1992 · 288

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  12. 17 Feb 1992 · 225(1)

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  13. 8 Jan 1992 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Jun 1991

  14. 23 Dec 1991 · 395

    Legacy

  15. 10 Dec 1991 · 363b

    Legacy

  16. 7 Oct 1991 · 288

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  17. 4 Oct 1991 · 288

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  18. 4 Oct 1991 · 288

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  19. 4 Oct 1991 · 288

    Legacy

  20. 25 Sep 1991 · 403a

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 73 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Baedekers Restaurants Limited

Baedekers Restaurants Limited is a UK private limited company based in East Sussex, registered at Companies House as company number 01807641 since 10 Apr 1984. Its listed activities include restaurants. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Baedekers Restaurants Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Baedekers Restaurants Limited has 73 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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Baedekers Restaurants Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Baedekers Restaurants Limited?

Baedekers Restaurants Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 01807641.

When was Baedekers Restaurants Limited incorporated?

Baedekers Restaurants Limited was incorporated on 10 Apr 1984 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Baedekers Restaurants Limited?

Current officers are Philip Antony Chivers (director) and Caroline Francesca Chivers (secretary).

What does Baedekers Restaurants Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 5530 – Restaurants.

Where is Baedekers Restaurants Limited registered?

The registered office address is 66 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XG.

Is Baedekers Restaurants Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is in liquidation. Its most recent filing was gazette filings brought up to date on 3 Mar 1994.

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