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Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited

Private limited company

1 Kingdom Street, London, W2 6BD

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02486738

Company number

29 Mar 1990

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2021

Last accounts made up to

Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited company overview

Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02486738. It was incorporated on 29 Mar 1990 and dissolved on 21 Mar 2023 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 1 Kingdom Street, London, W2 6BD. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Rochgrange Limited.

Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited at a glance

32 years

Years on the register

12,045 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Takeda, Marc, Peter

195

Filings on record

Latest: 21 Mar 2023

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

72190

Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Allowable expenses for Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited

Based on Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited's SIC code (72190), 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 Shire Pharmaceutical Development 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 Shire Pharmaceutical Development 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 Shire Pharmaceutical Development 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. 21 Mar 2023 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 3 Jan 2023 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 22 Dec 2022 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 10 Nov 2022 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Mark Gibbons as a director on 8 Nov 2022

  5. 4 Jul 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 28 Jun 2022 with updates

  6. 19 May 2022 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2021

  7. 21 Mar 2022 · AP01

    Appointment of Peter Michael Grubin as a director on 1 Mar 2022

  8. 21 Mar 2022 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Kentaro Shirahata as a director on 1 Mar 2022

  9. 11 Nov 2021 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  10. 11 Nov 2021 · SH20

    Legacy

  11. 11 Nov 2021 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  12. 11 Nov 2021 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  13. 9 Jul 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 28 Jun 2021 with no updates

  14. 17 Apr 2021 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2020

  15. 1 Dec 2020 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Mark Gibbons as a director on 30 Nov 2020

  16. 1 Dec 2020 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Marc Stuart Page as a director on 30 Nov 2020

  17. 1 Dec 2020 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Nicholas Hugh Meryon Insall as a director on 30 Nov 2020

  18. 1 Dec 2020 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Sarah Lucy Charsley as a director on 30 Nov 2020

  19. 2 Jul 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 28 Jun 2020 with no updates

  20. 28 Apr 2020 · CH04

    Change corporate secretary company with change date

Showing the latest 20 of 195 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited

Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 02486738 since 29 Mar 1990. Its listed activities include other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited has 195 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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Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited?

Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02486738.

When was Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited incorporated?

Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited was incorporated on 29 Mar 1990 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited?

Current officers are Takeda Corporate Services Limited (corporate secretary), Marc Stuart Page (director) and Peter Michael Grubin (director).

What does Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 72190 – Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering.

Where is Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited registered?

The registered office address is 1 Kingdom Street, London, W2 6BD.

Is Shire Pharmaceutical Development Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 21 Mar 2023.

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