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Companies House · 01975359 Dissolved

Explore Limited

Private limited company

Hartford Manor, Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1HW

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01975359

Company number

7 Jan 1986

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Sep 2010

Last accounts made up to

Explore Limited company overview

Explore Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 01975359. It was incorporated on 7 Jan 1986 and dissolved on 27 Mar 2012 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Hartford Manor, Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1HW. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Powerspot Limited.

Explore Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Explore Limited at a glance

26 years

Years on the register

9,576 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Alexandra, Timothy, Neil

127

Filings on record

Latest: 27 Mar 2012

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Explore Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7499

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Explore Limited

Based on Explore Limited's SIC code (7499), 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 Explore Limited

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 Explore 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 Cheshire?

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 Explore 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. 27 Mar 2012 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 13 Dec 2011 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 29 Nov 2011 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 22 Sep 2011 · AA01

    Change account reference date company current extended

  5. 5 Sep 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  6. 25 Mar 2011 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  7. 25 Mar 2011 · SH20

    Legacy

  8. 25 Mar 2011 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  9. 25 Mar 2011 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  10. 10 Jan 2011 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Sep 2010

  11. 6 Jan 2011 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  12. 6 Jan 2011 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  13. 21 Sep 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 8 Jun 2010 · CH03

    Change person secretary company with change date

  15. 8 Jun 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Timothy William May on 8 Jun 2010

  16. 8 Jun 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Robert Gregory Baddeley on 8 Jun 2010

  17. 1 Apr 2010 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Sep 2009

  18. 22 Jan 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Robert Gregory Baddeley on 15 Jan 2010

  19. 1 Sep 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  20. 16 May 2009 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Sep 2008

Showing the latest 20 of 127 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Explore Limited

Explore Limited is a UK private limited company based in Cheshire, registered at Companies House as company number 01975359 since 7 Jan 1986. Its listed activities include non-trading company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Explore Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Explore Limited has 127 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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Explore Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Explore Limited?

Explore Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 01975359.

When was Explore Limited incorporated?

Explore Limited was incorporated on 7 Jan 1986 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Explore Limited?

Current officers are Alexandra Dilys Williamson (secretary), Timothy William May (director) and Neil Irvine Bright (director).

What does Explore Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 7499 – Non-trading company.

Where is Explore Limited registered?

The registered office address is Hartford Manor, Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1HW.

Is Explore Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 27 Mar 2012.

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