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Companies House · 02745198 Dissolved

Lorient Overseas Limited

Private limited company

Centenary House Peninsula Park, Rydon Lane, Exeter, EX2 7XE

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02745198

Company number

4 Sep 1992

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2017

Last accounts made up to

Lorient Overseas Limited company overview

Lorient Overseas Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02745198. It was incorporated on 4 Sep 1992 and dissolved on 29 Apr 2024 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Centenary House Peninsula Park, Rydon Lane, Exeter, EX2 7XE. The company has 0 active officers.

Lorient Overseas Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Lorient Overseas Limited at a glance

31 years

Years on the register

11,560 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Neil, Christopher

115

Filings on record

Latest: 29 Apr 2024

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Lorient Overseas Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

82990

Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Lorient Overseas Limited

Based on Lorient Overseas Limited's SIC code (82990), 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 Lorient Overseas 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 Lorient Overseas 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 Exeter?

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 Lorient Overseas 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. 29 Apr 2024 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 29 Jan 2024 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 30 Sep 2023 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 14 Oct 2022 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  5. 13 Oct 2021 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  6. 8 Oct 2020 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 8 Oct 2020

  7. 5 Sep 2020 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  8. 5 Sep 2020 · LIQ01

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  9. 5 Sep 2020 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  10. 22 Jun 2020 · AA01

    Change account reference date company previous shortened

  11. 25 Mar 2020 · AA01

    Change account reference date company previous shortened

  12. 24 Mar 2020 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Harry John Warrender as a director on 24 Mar 2020

  13. 18 Feb 2020 · SH20

    Legacy

  14. 18 Feb 2020 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  15. 18 Feb 2020 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  16. 18 Feb 2020 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  17. 4 Sep 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 4 Sep 2019 with updates

  18. 24 Jul 2019 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Harry John Warrender on 19 Jul 2019

  19. 21 May 2019 · AA01

    Change account reference date company current extended

  20. 21 May 2019 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

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

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About Lorient Overseas Limited

Lorient Overseas Limited is a UK private limited company based in Exeter, registered at Companies House as company number 02745198 since 4 Sep 1992. Its listed activities include other business support service activities not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Lorient Overseas Limited filings and compliance

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

What is the company number of Lorient Overseas Limited?

Lorient Overseas Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02745198.

When was Lorient Overseas Limited incorporated?

Lorient Overseas Limited was incorporated on 4 Sep 1992 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Lorient Overseas Limited?

Current officers are Neil Martin (secretary) and Christopher David Browning (director).

What does Lorient Overseas Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 82990 – Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified.

Where is Lorient Overseas Limited registered?

The registered office address is Centenary House Peninsula Park, Rydon Lane, Exeter, EX2 7XE.

Is Lorient Overseas Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 29 Apr 2024.

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