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Ap Filtration Limited

Private limited company

Cleeve Business Park, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8TW

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01969231

Company number

5 Dec 1985

Incorporated

4

Active officers

31 Dec 2024

Last accounts made up to

Ap Filtration Limited company overview

Ap Filtration Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 01969231. It was incorporated on 5 Dec 1985 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at Cleeve Business Park, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8TW. The company has 4 active officers. It was previously called Apph (Bolton) Limited and 3 other names.

Ap Filtration Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 31 Dec 2026

46 days

Confirmation statement

Due 14 Jun 2027

211 days

Corporation tax payment

Was due 1 Oct 2026

Overdue 45 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.

Ap Filtration Limited at a glance

40 years

Trading age

14,955 days since incorporation

4

Active officers

Gareth, Brian, Gareth, Jean-Christophe

192

Filings on record

Latest: 6 Oct 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Ap Filtration Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

30300

Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery

Allowable expenses for Ap Filtration Limited

Based on Ap Filtration Limited's SIC code (30300), 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 Ap Filtration Limited

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 Ap Filtration 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 Gloucestershire?

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 Ap Filtration 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. 6 Oct 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Jean-Christophe Gallagher as a director on 28 Sep 2026

  2. 2 Oct 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Gareth Iain Hall as a director on 28 Sep 2026

  3. 9 Jun 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 May 2026 with no updates

  4. 27 Mar 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Matthew Lewis Pritchard as a director on 27 Mar 2026

  5. 30 Sep 2025 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2024

  6. 2 Jun 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 May 2025 with no updates

  7. 21 Feb 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Gareth Steven Parkin as a director on 14 Feb 2025

  8. 19 Feb 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Toby Richard Woolrych as a director on 14 Feb 2025

  9. 8 Jan 2025 · AA

    Audit exemption subsiduary accounts made up to 31 Dec 2023

  10. 8 Jan 2025 · PARENT_ACC

    Legacy

  11. 4 Nov 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Brian Earl Sartain as a director on 31 Aug 2024

  12. 2 Nov 2024 · GUARANTEE2

    Legacy

  13. 2 Nov 2024 · AGREEMENT2

    Legacy

  14. 13 Jun 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 May 2024 with no updates

  15. 21 Oct 2023 · AA

    Audit exemption subsiduary accounts made up to 31 Dec 2022

  16. 21 Oct 2023 · PARENT_ACC

    Legacy

  17. 21 Oct 2023 · GUARANTEE2

    Legacy

  18. 21 Oct 2023 · AGREEMENT2

    Legacy

  19. 31 May 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 May 2023 with no updates

  20. 22 May 2023 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Toby Richard Woolrych as a director on 22 May 2023

Showing the latest 20 of 192 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Ap Filtration Limited

Ap Filtration Limited is a UK private limited company based in Gloucestershire, registered at Companies House as company number 01969231 since 5 Dec 1985. Its listed activities include manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Ap Filtration Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Ap Filtration Limited has 192 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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Ap Filtration Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Ap Filtration Limited?

Ap Filtration Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 01969231.

When was Ap Filtration Limited incorporated?

Ap Filtration Limited was incorporated on 5 Dec 1985 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Ap Filtration Limited?

Current officers are Gareth David Blackbird (director), Brian Earl Sartain (director), Gareth Steven Parkin (director) and Jean-Christophe Gallagher (director).

What does Ap Filtration Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 30300 – Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery.

Where is Ap Filtration Limited registered?

The registered office address is Cleeve Business Park, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8TW.

Is Ap Filtration Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was appointment of Mr Jean-Christophe Gallagher as a director on 28 Sep 2026 on 6 Oct 2026.

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