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Companies House · 02386168 Dissolved

ABF1 Limited

Private limited company

8 Bouverie Street, London, EC4Y 8AX

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02386168

Company number

18 May 1989

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Sep 2021

Last accounts made up to

ABF1 Limited company overview

ABF1 Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02386168. It was incorporated on 18 May 1989 and dissolved on 23 May 2023 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 8 Bouverie Street, London, EC4Y 8AX. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Batteries International Ltd and 1 other name.

ABF1 Limited upcoming deadlines

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

ABF1 Limited at a glance

34 years

Years on the register

12,423 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Tim, Vaishali, Vaishali

134

Filings on record

Latest: 23 May 2023

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of ABF1 Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

70100

Activities of head offices

Allowable expenses for ABF1 Limited

Based on ABF1 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 ABF1 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 ABF1 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 ABF1 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. 23 May 2023 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 21 Apr 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 23 Mar 2023 with no updates

  3. 7 Mar 2023 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  4. 27 Feb 2023 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  5. 21 Apr 2022 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Sep 2021

  6. 24 Mar 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 23 Mar 2022 with no updates

  7. 21 Jun 2021 · AP01

    Appointment of Mrs Vaishali Jagdish Patel as a director on 14 Jun 2021

  8. 17 Jun 2021 · AP03

    Appointment of Mrs Vaishali Patel as a secretary on 14 Jun 2021

  9. 17 Jun 2021 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Richard Austin Haley as a director on 14 Jun 2021

  10. 17 Jun 2021 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Wendy Monica Pallot as a director on 14 Jun 2021

  11. 26 Apr 2021 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Sep 2020

  12. 6 Apr 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 23 Mar 2021 with updates

  13. 26 Mar 2021 · SH20

    Legacy

  14. 26 Mar 2021 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  15. 26 Mar 2021 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  16. 26 Mar 2021 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  17. 20 Jan 2021 · AP01

    Appointment of Mrs Wendy Monica Pallot as a director on 15 Jan 2021

  18. 20 Jan 2021 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Richard Austin Haley as a director on 15 Jan 2021

  19. 18 Jan 2021 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Sarah Joanne Cooke as a director on 15 Jan 2021

  20. 10 Jun 2020 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mrs Sarah Joanne Cooke on 10 Jun 2020

Showing the latest 20 of 134 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About ABF1 Limited

ABF1 Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 02386168 since 18 May 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.

ABF1 Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. ABF1 Limited has 134 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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ABF1 Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of ABF1 Limited?

ABF1 Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02386168.

When was ABF1 Limited incorporated?

ABF1 Limited was incorporated on 18 May 1989 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of ABF1 Limited?

Current officers are Tim Jonathan Bratton (director), Vaishali Patel (secretary) and Vaishali Jagdish Patel (director).

What does ABF1 Limited do?

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

Where is ABF1 Limited registered?

The registered office address is 8 Bouverie Street, London, EC4Y 8AX.

Is ABF1 Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 23 May 2023.

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