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Companies House · 02438007 Dissolved

Sea Life Centres Limited

Private limited company

3 Market Close, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1NQ

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02438007

Company number

31 Oct 1989

Incorporated

0

Active officers

28 Dec 2013

Last accounts made up to

Sea Life Centres Limited company overview

Sea Life Centres Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02438007. It was incorporated on 31 Oct 1989 and dissolved on 19 Jan 2016 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 3 Market Close, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1NQ. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Sea Life Centre Development Limited and 3 other names.

Sea Life Centres Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Sea Life Centres Limited at a glance

26 years

Years on the register

9,576 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Colin, Colin, Fiona

121

Filings on record

Latest: 19 Jan 2016

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Sea Life Centres Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Sea Life Centres Limited

Based on Sea Life Centres Limited's SIC code (74990), 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 Sea Life Centres 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 Sea Life Centres 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 Dorset?

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 Sea Life Centres 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. 19 Jan 2016 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 18 Dec 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  3. 6 Oct 2015 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  4. 28 Sep 2015 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  5. 12 May 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Andrew Christopher Carr as a director on 12 May 2015

  6. 12 May 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mrs Fiona Jane Rose as a director on 12 May 2015

  7. 15 Dec 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  8. 25 Sep 2014 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 28 Dec 2013

  9. 25 Nov 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  10. 27 Sep 2013 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 29 Dec 2012

  11. 19 Dec 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  12. 14 Sep 2012 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2011

  13. 19 Jan 2012 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Andrew Christopher Carr on 2 Jan 2012

  14. 8 Dec 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  15. 29 Sep 2011 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 25 Dec 2010

  16. 23 May 2011 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Andrew Christopher Carr on 25 Mar 2011

  17. 2 Dec 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  18. 28 Sep 2010 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 26 Dec 2009

  19. 14 Jan 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  20. 15 Oct 2009 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 27 Dec 2008

Showing the latest 20 of 121 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Sea Life Centres Limited

Sea Life Centres Limited is a UK private limited company based in Dorset, registered at Companies House as company number 02438007 since 31 Oct 1989. Its listed activities include non-trading company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Sea Life Centres Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Sea Life Centres Limited has 121 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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Sea Life Centres Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Sea Life Centres Limited?

Sea Life Centres Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02438007.

When was Sea Life Centres Limited incorporated?

Sea Life Centres Limited was incorporated on 31 Oct 1989 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Sea Life Centres Limited?

Current officers are Colin North Armstrong (secretary), Colin North Armstrong (director) and Fiona Jane Rose (director).

What does Sea Life Centres Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 74990 – Non-trading company.

Where is Sea Life Centres Limited registered?

The registered office address is 3 Market Close, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1NQ.

Is Sea Life Centres Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 19 Jan 2016.

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