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Hydra Tools International Limited

Private limited company

Pricewaterhousecoopers Llp, Benson House, 33 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 4JP

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02186136

Company number

2 Nov 1987

Incorporated

4

Active officers

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Last accounts made up to

Hydra Tools International Limited company overview

Hydra Tools International Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02186136. It was incorporated on 2 Nov 1987 and dissolved on 9 Apr 2019 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Pricewaterhousecoopers Llp, Benson House, 33 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 4JP. The company has 4 active officers. It was previously called Hall & Pickles Tool Company Limited and 1 other name.

Hydra Tools International Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Hydra Tools International Limited at a glance

31 years

Years on the register

11,481 days from incorporation to closure

4

Active officers

John, Gordon, John, Anthony

181

Filings on record

Latest: 9 Apr 2019

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Hydra Tools International Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

2852

General mechanical engineering

2862

Manufacture of tools

2875

Manufacture other fabricated metal products

Allowable expenses for Hydra Tools International Limited

Based on Hydra Tools International Limited's SIC codes (2852, 2862, 2875), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a manufacturing company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Raw materials

Materials and components used to make your products.

Machinery & tools

Equipment purchases — often 100% relief via the Annual Investment Allowance.

Workshop costs

Rent, rates, heating and electricity for premises.

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 Hydra Tools International Limited

How much tax does a manufacturing 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 Hydra Tools International 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 Leeds?

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 Hydra Tools International 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. 9 Apr 2019 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 13 Feb 2019 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  3. 22 Jan 2019 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  4. 30 Sep 2015 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  5. 22 Jan 2013 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsary

  6. 9 Oct 2012 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  7. 6 Jan 2012 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  8. 25 Sep 2007 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsary

  9. 12 Jun 2007 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  10. 23 Jan 2007 · 405(2)

    Legacy

  11. 23 Nov 2006 · 405(2)

    Legacy

  12. 23 Nov 2006 · 3.6

    Liquidation receiver abstract of receipts and payments

  13. 3 Nov 2006 · 3.6

    Liquidation receiver abstract of receipts and payments

  14. 11 Nov 2005 · 3.6

    Liquidation receiver abstract of receipts and payments

  15. 26 Apr 2005 · 288b

    Legacy

  16. 4 Nov 2004 · 3.6

    Liquidation receiver abstract of receipts and payments

  17. 4 Mar 2004 · 287

    Legacy

  18. 8 Dec 2003 · 3.6

    Liquidation receiver abstract of receipts and payments

  19. 9 Jan 2003 · 3.6

    Liquidation receiver abstract of receipts and payments

  20. 28 Dec 2001 · 3.6

    Liquidation receiver abstract of receipts and payments

Showing the latest 20 of 181 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Hydra Tools International Limited

Hydra Tools International Limited is a UK private limited company based in Leeds, registered at Companies House as company number 02186136 since 2 Nov 1987. Its listed activities include general mechanical engineering, manufacture of tools, manufacture other fabricated metal products. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Hydra Tools International Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Hydra Tools International Limited has 181 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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Hydra Tools International Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Hydra Tools International Limited?

Hydra Tools International Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02186136.

When was Hydra Tools International Limited incorporated?

Hydra Tools International Limited was incorporated on 2 Nov 1987 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Hydra Tools International Limited?

Current officers are John Andrew Wilson (secretary), Gordon Alan Mcshannon (director), John Joseph Warren (director) and Anthony Phillip Deeming (director).

What does Hydra Tools International Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 2852 – General mechanical engineering; 2862 – Manufacture of tools; 2875 – Manufacture other fabricated metal products.

Where is Hydra Tools International Limited registered?

The registered office address is Pricewaterhousecoopers Llp, Benson House, 33 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 4JP.

Is Hydra Tools International Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 9 Apr 2019.

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