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Companies House · 02401595 Dissolved

The Word (Retail) Limited

Private limited company

Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN

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02401595

Company number

6 Jul 1989

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2011

Last accounts made up to

The Word (Retail) Limited company overview

The Word (Retail) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02401595. It was incorporated on 6 Jul 1989 and dissolved on 7 Aug 2012 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Vodacentre Limited and 1 other name.

The Word (Retail) Limited upcoming deadlines

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

The Word (Retail) Limited at a glance

23 years

Years on the register

8,433 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Patrick, Martin, Joanne, Richard

115

Filings on record

Latest: 7 Aug 2012

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of The Word (Retail) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

99999

Dormant Company

Allowable expenses for The Word (Retail) Limited

Based on The Word (Retail) Limited's SIC code (99999), 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 The Word (Retail) 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 The Word (Retail) 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 Berkshire?

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 The Word (Retail) 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. 7 Aug 2012 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 24 Apr 2012 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 11 Apr 2012 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 6 Mar 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  5. 11 Apr 2011 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2011

  6. 14 Feb 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  7. 7 Dec 2010 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  8. 6 Dec 2010 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  9. 6 Dec 2010 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  10. 6 Dec 2010 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  11. 29 Jul 2010 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2010

  12. 1 Jul 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Martin John Purkess on 1 Jul 2010

  13. 15 Feb 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 8 Jan 2010 · MA

    Memorandum articles

  15. 8 Jan 2010 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  16. 8 Jan 2010 · CC04

    Statement of companys objects

  17. 23 Oct 2009 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Thomas Nowak on 1 Oct 2009

  18. 22 Oct 2009 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Christian Philip Quentin Allen on 1 Oct 2009

  19. 22 Oct 2009 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Martin Purkess on 1 Oct 2009

  20. 6 Jul 2009 · 288a

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 115 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About The Word (Retail) Limited

The Word (Retail) Limited is a UK private limited company based in Berkshire, registered at Companies House as company number 02401595 since 6 Jul 1989. Its listed activities include dormant company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

The Word (Retail) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. The Word (Retail) Limited has 115 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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The Word (Retail) Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of The Word (Retail) Limited?

The Word (Retail) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02401595.

When was The Word (Retail) Limited incorporated?

The Word (Retail) Limited was incorporated on 6 Jul 1989 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of The Word (Retail) Limited?

Current officers are Patrick John Beachim Dawe-Lane (secretary), Martin John Purkess (director), Joanne Sarah Finch (director) and Richard Wolfgang Henry Schäfer (director).

What does The Word (Retail) Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 99999 – Dormant Company.

Where is The Word (Retail) Limited registered?

The registered office address is Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN.

Is The Word (Retail) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 7 Aug 2012.

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