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Companies House · 02278807 Dissolved

Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited

Private limited company

Hill House, 1 Little New Street, London, EC4A 3TR

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02278807

Company number

20 Jul 1988

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2017

Last accounts made up to

Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited company overview

Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02278807. It was incorporated on 20 Jul 1988 and dissolved on 25 Dec 2019 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Hill House, 1 Little New Street, London, EC4A 3TR. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Forwardfocus Limited.

Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited at a glance

31 years

Years on the register

11,480 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Christopher

208

Filings on record

Latest: 25 Dec 2019

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

70100

Activities of head offices

Allowable expenses for Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited

Based on Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited's SIC code (70100), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a professional & creative services company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Design tools & equipment

Creative software, cameras, drawing tablets and props.

Professional memberships

HMRC-approved professional body subscriptions.

Business travel

Trains, flights, hotels and subsistence for client work.

Working from home

A share of household bills or the £6-a-week flat rate.

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 Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited

How much tax does a professional & creative services 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 Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services 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 Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services 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 Dec 2019 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 25 Sep 2019 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 15 Mar 2019 · AD03

    Move registers to sail company with new address

  4. 15 Mar 2019 · AD02

    Change sail address company with new address

  5. 31 Jan 2019 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  6. 31 Jan 2019 · LIQ01

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  7. 21 Jan 2019 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 21 Jan 2019

  8. 8 Jan 2019 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  9. 20 Dec 2018 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Suzanne Fox as a director on 19 Dec 2018

  10. 20 Dec 2018 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Phillip William Scott as a director on 19 Dec 2018

  11. 20 Dec 2018 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Matthew Alexander Granger Handley as a director on 19 Dec 2018

  12. 17 Jul 2018 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 17 Jul 2018

  13. 12 Jul 2018 · AP03

    Appointment of Christopher Meehan as a secretary on 3 Jul 2018

  14. 11 Jul 2018 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Syeeda Ollite as a secretary on 3 Jul 2018

  15. 10 Apr 2018 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2017

  16. 23 Feb 2018 · SH20

    Legacy

  17. 23 Feb 2018 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  18. 23 Feb 2018 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  19. 23 Feb 2018 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  20. 12 Jan 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 1 Jan 2018 with no updates

Showing the latest 20 of 208 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited

Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 02278807 since 20 Jul 1988. Its listed activities include activities of head offices. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited has 208 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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Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited?

Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02278807.

When was Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited incorporated?

Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited was incorporated on 20 Jul 1988 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited?

Current officers are Christopher Meehan (secretary).

What does Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 70100 – Activities of head offices.

Where is Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited registered?

The registered office address is Hill House, 1 Little New Street, London, EC4A 3TR.

Is Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services 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 Dec 2019.

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