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Hollywood Express Limited

Private limited company

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

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02086893

Company number

5 Jan 1987

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2016

Last accounts made up to

Hollywood Express Limited company overview

Hollywood Express Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02086893. It was incorporated on 5 Jan 1987 and dissolved on 31 Aug 2018 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Shiremen Limited.

Hollywood Express Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Hollywood Express Limited at a glance

31 years

Years on the register

11,561 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

John

169

Filings on record

Latest: 31 Aug 2018

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Hollywood Express Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

59140

Motion picture projection activities

Allowable expenses for Hollywood Express Limited

Based on Hollywood Express Limited's SIC code (59140), 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 Hollywood Express 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 Hollywood Express 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 Hollywood Express 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. 31 Aug 2018 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 31 May 2018 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 8 Nov 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 8 Nov 2017

  4. 8 Nov 2017 · AD03

    Move registers to sail company with new address

  5. 8 Nov 2017 · AD02

    Change sail address company with new address

  6. 6 Nov 2017 · LIQ01

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  7. 6 Nov 2017 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  8. 6 Nov 2017 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  9. 29 Sep 2017 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2016

  10. 28 Sep 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 22 Sep 2017 with updates

  11. 13 Sep 2017 · SH20

    Legacy

  12. 13 Sep 2017 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  13. 13 Sep 2017 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  14. 18 Aug 2017 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  15. 13 Jul 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Craig Ray Ramsey as a director on 13 Jul 2017

  16. 12 Jul 2017 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr John Brooks Rainer as a director on 6 Jul 2017

  17. 12 Jul 2017 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Kirsten Lawton as a secretary on 12 Jul 2017

  18. 12 Jul 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Andrew Stephen Alker as a director on 6 Jul 2017

  19. 12 Jul 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Neil James Williams as a director on 6 Jul 2017

  20. 12 Jul 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Mark Jonathan Way as a director on 6 Jul 2017

Showing the latest 20 of 169 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Hollywood Express Limited

Hollywood Express Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 02086893 since 5 Jan 1987. Its listed activities include motion picture projection activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Hollywood Express Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Hollywood Express Limited has 169 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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Hollywood Express Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Hollywood Express Limited?

Hollywood Express Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02086893.

When was Hollywood Express Limited incorporated?

Hollywood Express Limited was incorporated on 5 Jan 1987 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Hollywood Express Limited?

Current officers are John Brooks Rainer (director).

What does Hollywood Express Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 59140 – Motion picture projection activities.

Where is Hollywood Express Limited registered?

The registered office address is 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF.

Is Hollywood Express Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 31 Aug 2018.

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