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Companies House · 02045972 Dissolved

Sir John Soane's Museum Society

Private company limited by guarantee

13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3BP

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02045972

Company number

12 Aug 1986

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2010

Last accounts made up to

Sir John Soane's Museum Society company overview

Sir John Soane's Museum Society is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 02045972. It was incorporated on 12 Aug 1986 and dissolved on 14 Jun 2011 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3BP. The company has 0 active officers.

Sir John Soane's Museum Society upcoming deadlines

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

Sir John Soane's Museum Society at a glance

24 years

Years on the register

9,072 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Richard, Primrose, Martin, William

109

Filings on record

Latest: 14 Jun 2011

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Sir John Soane's Museum Society

Nature of business (SIC codes)

9252

Museum & preservation of history

Allowable expenses for Sir John Soane's Museum Society

Based on Sir John Soane's Museum Society's SIC code (9252), 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 Sir John Soane's Museum Society

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 Sir John Soane's Museum Society 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 Sir John Soane's Museum Society 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. 14 Jun 2011 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 1 Mar 2011 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 22 Feb 2011 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 19 Jan 2011 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2010

  5. 3 Aug 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  6. 2 Aug 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Anthony John Bradley Vernon on 31 Dec 2009

  7. 2 Aug 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Timothy Aidan John Knox on 31 Dec 2009

  8. 2 Aug 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Richard Anthony Griffiths on 31 Dec 2009

  9. 2 Aug 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Martin Crawford Lutyens on 31 Dec 2009

  10. 2 Aug 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Primrose Arnander on 31 Dec 2009

  11. 26 Nov 2009 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2009

  12. 22 Jul 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  13. 31 Jan 2009 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2008

  14. 4 Jun 2008 · 363a

    Legacy

  15. 3 Jun 2008 · 288c

    Legacy

  16. 3 Jun 2008 · 288c

    Legacy

  17. 19 Dec 2007 · 288b

    Legacy

  18. 3 Oct 2007 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2007

  19. 25 Jul 2007 · 363s

    Legacy

  20. 2 May 2007 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

Showing the latest 20 of 109 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Sir John Soane's Museum Society

Sir John Soane's Museum Society is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 02045972 since 12 Aug 1986. Its listed activities include museum & preservation of history. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Sir John Soane's Museum Society filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Sir John Soane's Museum Society has 109 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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Sir John Soane's Museum Society – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Sir John Soane's Museum Society?

Sir John Soane's Museum Society is registered at Companies House under company number 02045972.

When was Sir John Soane's Museum Society incorporated?

Sir John Soane's Museum Society was incorporated on 12 Aug 1986 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of Sir John Soane's Museum Society?

Current officers are Richard Anthony Griffiths (director), Primrose Arnander (director), Martin Crawford Lutyens (director), William Northrop Parker (director), Andrew Ashenden (director), Timothy Aidan John Knox (director) and 5 more.

What does Sir John Soane's Museum Society do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 9252 – Museum & preservation of history.

Where is Sir John Soane's Museum Society registered?

The registered office address is 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3BP.

Is Sir John Soane's Museum Society still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 14 Jun 2011.

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