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Companies House · 02018708 Dissolved

Matheson Financial Holdings Limited

Private limited company

3 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9AQ

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02018708

Company number

12 May 1986

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2014

Last accounts made up to

Matheson Financial Holdings Limited company overview

Matheson Financial Holdings Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02018708. It was incorporated on 12 May 1986 and dissolved on 25 Jul 2017 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 3 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9AQ. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Elsebeam Limited.

Matheson Financial Holdings Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Matheson Financial Holdings Limited at a glance

31 years

Years on the register

11,397 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Matheson, Anthony

139

Filings on record

Latest: 25 Jul 2017

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Matheson Financial Holdings Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

99999

Dormant Company

Allowable expenses for Matheson Financial Holdings Limited

Based on Matheson Financial Holdings Limited's SIC code (99999), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a general business company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

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 Matheson Financial Holdings Limited

How much tax does a limited 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 Matheson Financial Holdings 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 London?

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 Matheson Financial Holdings 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. 25 Jul 2017 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 25 Apr 2017 · 4.71

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 18 Nov 2016 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 27 May 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  5. 25 May 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Simon Lindley Keswick as a director on 15 Jul 2015

  6. 14 Oct 2015 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  7. 14 Oct 2015 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  8. 14 Oct 2015 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  9. 27 Jul 2015 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  10. 22 May 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  11. 25 Mar 2015 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2014

  12. 28 May 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  13. 8 Apr 2014 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2013

  14. 4 Jul 2013 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2012

  15. 29 May 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  16. 18 May 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 18 May 2012 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Simon Lindley Keswick on 1 May 2012

  18. 18 May 2012 · CH04

    Change corporate secretary company with change date

  19. 18 May 2012 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Anthony Philip Hawkins on 1 May 2012

  20. 16 Mar 2012 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2011

Showing the latest 20 of 139 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Matheson Financial Holdings Limited

Matheson Financial Holdings Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 02018708 since 12 May 1986. Its listed activities include dormant company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Matheson Financial Holdings Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Matheson Financial Holdings Limited has 139 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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Matheson Financial Holdings Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Matheson Financial Holdings Limited?

Matheson Financial Holdings Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02018708.

When was Matheson Financial Holdings Limited incorporated?

Matheson Financial Holdings Limited was incorporated on 12 May 1986 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Matheson Financial Holdings Limited?

Current officers are Matheson & Co Limited (corporate secretary) and Anthony Philip Hawkins (director).

What does Matheson Financial Holdings Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 99999 – Dormant Company.

Where is Matheson Financial Holdings Limited registered?

The registered office address is 3 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9AQ.

Is Matheson Financial Holdings Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 25 Jul 2017.

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