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Companies House · 02657789 Dissolved

Optim Computers Limited

Private limited company

8 Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2DU

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02657789

Company number

28 Oct 1991

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Sep 2010

Last accounts made up to

Optim Computers Limited company overview

Optim Computers Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02657789. It was incorporated on 28 Oct 1991 and dissolved on 18 Dec 2012 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 8 Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2DU. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Securedemo Limited.

Optim Computers Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Optim Computers Limited at a glance

21 years

Years on the register

7,722 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Phillip, Kenneth, Barry

97

Filings on record

Latest: 18 Dec 2012

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Optim Computers Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

62020

Information technology consultancy activities

Allowable expenses for Optim Computers Limited

Based on Optim Computers Limited's SIC code (62020), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a software & it company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Computers & hardware

Laptops, monitors and devices used for work.

Software subscriptions

Cloud hosting, SaaS tools, licences and domains.

Training & courses

Courses that update skills for your current 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 Optim Computers Limited

How much tax does a software & it 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 Optim Computers 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 Hertfordshire?

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 Optim Computers 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. 18 Dec 2012 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 4 Sep 2012 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 22 Aug 2012 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 28 Nov 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  5. 27 Jun 2011 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Sep 2010

  6. 6 May 2011 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  7. 6 Apr 2011 · TM02

    Termination secretary company with name

  8. 15 Nov 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  9. 4 Nov 2010 · AA01

    Change account reference date company previous extended

  10. 3 Feb 2010 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2009

  11. 3 Dec 2009 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  12. 25 Nov 2009 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  13. 23 Nov 2009 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 4 Feb 2009 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  15. 10 Nov 2008 · 363a

    Legacy

  16. 10 Nov 2008 · 288c

    Legacy

  17. 31 Jan 2008 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  18. 11 Jan 2008 · 288b

    Legacy

  19. 22 Nov 2007 · 363s

    Legacy

  20. 28 Feb 2007 · 225

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 97 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Optim Computers Limited

Optim Computers Limited is a UK private limited company based in Hertfordshire, registered at Companies House as company number 02657789 since 28 Oct 1991. Its listed activities include information technology consultancy activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Optim Computers Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Optim Computers Limited has 97 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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Optim Computers Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Optim Computers Limited?

Optim Computers Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02657789.

When was Optim Computers Limited incorporated?

Optim Computers Limited was incorporated on 28 Oct 1991 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Optim Computers Limited?

Current officers are Phillip James Jones (director), Kenneth William Hodgson (director) and Barry Fairburn (director).

What does Optim Computers Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 62020 – Information technology consultancy activities.

Where is Optim Computers Limited registered?

The registered office address is 8 Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2DU.

Is Optim Computers Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 18 Dec 2012.

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