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Companies House · 01976915 Dissolved

Specialist Holidays Limited

Private limited company

Tui Travel House, Crawley Business Quarter, Fleming Way Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9QL

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01976915

Company number

14 Jan 1986

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Sep 2015

Last accounts made up to

Specialist Holidays Limited company overview

Specialist Holidays Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 01976915. It was incorporated on 14 Jan 1986 and dissolved on 22 Aug 2017 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Tui Travel House, Crawley Business Quarter, Fleming Way Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9QL. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Crystal Holidays Limited and 3 other names.

Specialist Holidays Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Specialist Holidays Limited at a glance

31 years

Years on the register

11,543 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Mathew, Stephen

186

Filings on record

Latest: 22 Aug 2017

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Specialist Holidays Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Specialist Holidays Limited

Based on Specialist Holidays Limited's SIC code (74990), 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 Specialist Holidays 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 Specialist Holidays 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 West 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 Specialist Holidays 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. 22 Aug 2017 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 6 Jun 2017 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 26 May 2017 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 19 May 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 11 May 2017 with updates

  5. 4 Jul 2016 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Sep 2015

  6. 25 May 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  7. 9 May 2016 · SH20

    Legacy

  8. 9 May 2016 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  9. 9 May 2016 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  10. 9 May 2016 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  11. 11 Jan 2016 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Joyce Walter as a secretary on 18 Dec 2015

  12. 3 Dec 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Joyce Walter as a director on 30 Nov 2015

  13. 1 Dec 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Stephen John Brann as a director on 24 Nov 2015

  14. 17 Jun 2015 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Sep 2014

  15. 14 May 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  16. 7 Jul 2014 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Sep 2013

  17. 14 May 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  18. 4 Jul 2013 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Sep 2012

  19. 17 May 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  20. 8 Apr 2013 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

Showing the latest 20 of 186 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Specialist Holidays Limited

Specialist Holidays Limited is a UK private limited company based in West Sussex, registered at Companies House as company number 01976915 since 14 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.

Specialist Holidays Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Specialist Holidays Limited has 186 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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Specialist Holidays Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Specialist Holidays Limited?

Specialist Holidays Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 01976915.

When was Specialist Holidays Limited incorporated?

Specialist Holidays Limited was incorporated on 14 Jan 1986 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Specialist Holidays Limited?

Current officers are Mathew Roger Prior (director) and Stephen John Brann (director).

What does Specialist Holidays Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 74990 – Non-trading company.

Where is Specialist Holidays Limited registered?

The registered office address is Tui Travel House, Crawley Business Quarter, Fleming Way Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9QL.

Is Specialist Holidays Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 22 Aug 2017.

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