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Archant (Dormants) Limited

Private limited company

Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RE

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02784270

Company number

27 Jan 1993

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2019

Last accounts made up to

Archant (Dormants) Limited company overview

Archant (Dormants) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02784270. It was incorporated on 27 Jan 1993 and dissolved on 9 Nov 2021 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RE. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called E.C.N.G. Finance Company Limited.

Archant (Dormants) Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Archant (Dormants) Limited at a glance

28 years

Years on the register

10,513 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Tara, Nicholas

115

Filings on record

Latest: 9 Nov 2021

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Archant (Dormants) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Archant (Dormants) Limited

Based on Archant (Dormants) 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 Archant (Dormants) 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 Archant (Dormants) 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 Norfolk?

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 Archant (Dormants) 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. 9 Nov 2021 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 11 Sep 2021 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  3. 24 Aug 2021 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  4. 17 Feb 2021 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2019

  5. 13 Jul 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 4 Jun 2020 with no updates

  6. 24 Oct 2019 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Nicholas David Steven-Jones as a director on 2 Oct 2019

  7. 10 Oct 2019 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Brian Gerard Mccarthy as a director on 30 Sep 2019

  8. 15 Aug 2019 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2018

  9. 7 Jun 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 4 Jun 2019 with updates

  10. 17 Dec 2018 · SH20

    Legacy

  11. 17 Dec 2018 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  12. 17 Dec 2018 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  13. 17 Dec 2018 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  14. 29 Aug 2018 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2017

  15. 15 Jun 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 4 Jun 2018 with no updates

  16. 15 Aug 2017 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2016

  17. 4 Jul 2017 · PSC02

    Notification of a person with significant control

  18. 27 Jun 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 4 Jun 2017 with no updates

  19. 23 Aug 2016 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2015

  20. 30 Jun 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

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

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About Archant (Dormants) Limited

Archant (Dormants) Limited is a UK private limited company based in Norfolk, registered at Companies House as company number 02784270 since 27 Jan 1993. 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.

Archant (Dormants) Limited filings and compliance

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

What is the company number of Archant (Dormants) Limited?

Archant (Dormants) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02784270.

When was Archant (Dormants) Limited incorporated?

Archant (Dormants) Limited was incorporated on 27 Jan 1993 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Archant (Dormants) Limited?

Current officers are Tara Cross (director) and Nicholas David Steven-Jones (director).

What does Archant (Dormants) Limited do?

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

Where is Archant (Dormants) Limited registered?

The registered office address is Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RE.

Is Archant (Dormants) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 9 Nov 2021.

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