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Companies House · 02347198 Dissolved

Hopeart Limited

Private limited company

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

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02347198

Company number

13 Feb 1989

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2016

Last accounts made up to

Hopeart Limited company overview

Hopeart Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02347198. It was incorporated on 13 Feb 1989 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.

Hopeart Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Hopeart Limited at a glance

29 years

Years on the register

10,791 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

John

171

Filings on record

Latest: 31 Aug 2018

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Hopeart Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

70100

Activities of head offices

Allowable expenses for Hopeart Limited

Based on Hopeart 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 Hopeart 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 Hopeart 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 Hopeart 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. 9 Nov 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 9 Nov 2017

  4. 9 Nov 2017 · AD03

    Move registers to sail company with new address

  5. 9 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 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  9. 6 Nov 2017 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  10. 1 Nov 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 22 Oct 2017 with updates

  11. 2 Oct 2017 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  12. 29 Sep 2017 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2016

  13. 13 Sep 2017 · SH20

    Legacy

  14. 13 Sep 2017 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  15. 18 Aug 2017 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  16. 13 Jul 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Craig Ray Ramsey as a director on 12 Jul 2017

  17. 13 Jul 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Associated British Cinemas Limited as a director on 6 Jul 2017

  18. 12 Jul 2017 · AP01

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

  19. 12 Jul 2017 · TM02

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

  20. 12 Jul 2017 · TM01

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

Showing the latest 20 of 171 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Hopeart Limited

Hopeart Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 02347198 since 13 Feb 1989. 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.

Hopeart Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Hopeart Limited has 171 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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Hopeart Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Hopeart Limited?

Hopeart Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02347198.

When was Hopeart Limited incorporated?

Hopeart Limited was incorporated on 13 Feb 1989 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Hopeart Limited?

Current officers are John Brooks Rainer (director).

What does Hopeart Limited do?

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

Where is Hopeart Limited registered?

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

Is Hopeart 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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