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Companies House · 01978249 Dissolved

Arnotts (U.K.) Limited

Private limited company

King Loose St John's House 5 South Parade, Summerstown, Oxford, OX2 7JL

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01978249

Company number

16 Jan 1986

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Jan 2020

Last accounts made up to

Arnotts (U.K.) Limited company overview

Arnotts (U.K.) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 01978249. It was incorporated on 16 Jan 1986 and dissolved on 7 Sep 2021 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at King Loose St John's House 5 South Parade, Summerstown, Oxford, OX2 7JL. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Ballet Foundations (U.K.) Limited.

Arnotts (U.K.) Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Arnotts (U.K.) Limited at a glance

35 years

Years on the register

13,018 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Alannah, Nigel, Bryan, Alannah

117

Filings on record

Latest: 7 Sep 2021

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Arnotts (U.K.) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Arnotts (U.K.) Limited

Based on Arnotts (U.K.) 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 Arnotts (U.K.) 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 Arnotts (U.K.) 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 Oxford?

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 Arnotts (U.K.) 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. 7 Sep 2021 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 22 Jun 2021 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 9 Jun 2021 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 1 Feb 2021 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Jan 2020

  5. 18 Jan 2021 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Raymond Patrick Hernan as a director on 2 Nov 2015

  6. 9 Oct 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 22 Jun 2020 with no updates

  7. 31 Oct 2019 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Jan 2019

  8. 24 Jun 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 22 Jun 2019 with updates

  9. 18 Jan 2019 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Bryan Lawlor on 1 Jan 2019

  10. 17 Oct 2018 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Jan 2018

  11. 22 Jun 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 22 Jun 2018 with no updates

  12. 11 Oct 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 11 Oct 2017

  13. 28 Sep 2017 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Jan 2017

  14. 23 Jun 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 8 Jun 2017 with updates

  15. 16 Dec 2016 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Jan 2016

  16. 19 Sep 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 17 Nov 2015 · TM02

    Termination secretary company

  18. 17 Nov 2015 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Ray Hernan as a secretary on 4 Sep 2015

  19. 16 Nov 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Bryan Lawlor as a director on 4 Sep 2015

  20. 16 Nov 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Noel Smyth as a director on 4 Sep 2015

Showing the latest 20 of 117 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Arnotts (U.K.) Limited

Arnotts (U.K.) Limited is a UK private limited company based in Oxford, registered at Companies House as company number 01978249 since 16 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.

Arnotts (U.K.) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Arnotts (U.K.) Limited has 117 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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Arnotts (U.K.) Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Arnotts (U.K.) Limited?

Arnotts (U.K.) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 01978249.

When was Arnotts (U.K.) Limited incorporated?

Arnotts (U.K.) Limited was incorporated on 16 Jan 1986 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Arnotts (U.K.) Limited?

Current officers are Alannah Smyth (secretary), Nigel John Kinnaird (director), Bryan William Lawlor (director), Alannah Smyth (director) and Noel Smyth (director).

What does Arnotts (U.K.) Limited do?

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

Where is Arnotts (U.K.) Limited registered?

The registered office address is King Loose St John's House 5 South Parade, Summerstown, Oxford, OX2 7JL.

Is Arnotts (U.K.) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 7 Sep 2021.

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