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Companies House · 02109250 Dissolved

Van Finance Limited

Private limited company

280 Bishopsgate, London,, EC2M 4RB

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02109250

Company number

12 Mar 1987

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Sep 2015

Last accounts made up to

Van Finance Limited company overview

Van Finance Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02109250. It was incorporated on 12 Mar 1987 and dissolved on 17 Jan 2017 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 280 Bishopsgate, London,, EC2M 4RB. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Cosmicforward Limited.

Van Finance Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Van Finance Limited at a glance

29 years

Years on the register

10,904 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Rbs, Peter, John

151

Filings on record

Latest: 17 Jan 2017

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Van Finance Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

64910

Financial leasing

Allowable expenses for Van Finance Limited

Based on Van Finance Limited's SIC code (64910), 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 Van Finance 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 Van Finance 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 Van Finance 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. 17 Jan 2017 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 1 Nov 2016 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 18 Oct 2016 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 22 Aug 2016 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 22 Aug 2016

  5. 28 Jul 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr John Hamer Wood as a director on 28 Jun 2016

  6. 28 Jul 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Trevor Douglas Crome as a director on 28 Jun 2016

  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. 19 Apr 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  12. 12 Feb 2016 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Sep 2015

  13. 29 Apr 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 17 Apr 2015 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Sep 2014

  15. 4 Mar 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Trevor Douglas Crome as a director on 27 Feb 2015

  16. 4 Mar 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Peter Edmund Lord as a director on 27 Feb 2015

  17. 4 Mar 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Nigel Timothy John Clibbens as a director on 27 Feb 2015

  18. 30 Apr 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  19. 19 Dec 2013 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Sep 2013

  20. 25 Sep 2013 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

Showing the latest 20 of 151 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Van Finance Limited

Van Finance Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 02109250 since 12 Mar 1987. Its listed activities include financial leasing. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Van Finance Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Van Finance Limited has 151 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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Van Finance Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Van Finance Limited?

Van Finance Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02109250.

When was Van Finance Limited incorporated?

Van Finance Limited was incorporated on 12 Mar 1987 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Van Finance Limited?

Current officers are Rbs Secretarial Services Limited (corporate secretary), Peter Edmund Lord (director) and John Hamer Wood (director).

What does Van Finance Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 64910 – Financial leasing.

Where is Van Finance Limited registered?

The registered office address is 280 Bishopsgate, London,, EC2M 4RB.

Is Van Finance Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 17 Jan 2017.

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