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Archant (Thorpe) Limited

Private limited company

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

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02872831

Company number

17 Nov 1993

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2018

Last accounts made up to

Archant (Thorpe) Limited company overview

Archant (Thorpe) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02872831. It was incorporated on 17 Nov 1993 and dissolved on 24 Aug 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 Ecng (Thorpe) Limited and 1 other name.

Archant (Thorpe) Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Archant (Thorpe) Limited at a glance

27 years

Years on the register

10,142 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Tara, Nicholas

116

Filings on record

Latest: 24 Aug 2021

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Archant (Thorpe) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

82990

Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Archant (Thorpe) Limited

Based on Archant (Thorpe) 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 Archant (Thorpe) 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 Archant (Thorpe) 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 (Thorpe) 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. 24 Aug 2021 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 8 Jun 2021 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 26 May 2021 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 11 Dec 2020 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Simon Tristan Bax as a director on 9 Dec 2020

  5. 1 May 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Apr 2020 with updates

  6. 1 May 2020 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Simon Tristan Bax as a director on 30 Apr 2020

  7. 30 Apr 2020 · PSC02

    Notification of a person with significant control

  8. 30 Apr 2020 · PSC07

    Cessation of a person with significant control

  9. 30 Apr 2020 · AA01

    Change account reference date company previous extended

  10. 24 Oct 2019 · AP01

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

  11. 10 Oct 2019 · TM01

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

  12. 15 Aug 2019 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2018

  13. 7 Jun 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 4 Jun 2019 with updates

  14. 17 Dec 2018 · SH20

    Legacy

  15. 17 Dec 2018 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  16. 17 Dec 2018 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  17. 17 Dec 2018 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  18. 30 Aug 2018 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2017

  19. 15 Jun 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 4 Jun 2018 with no updates

  20. 15 Aug 2017 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2016

Showing the latest 20 of 116 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Archant (Thorpe) Limited

Archant (Thorpe) Limited is a UK private limited company based in Norfolk, registered at Companies House as company number 02872831 since 17 Nov 1993. 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.

Archant (Thorpe) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Archant (Thorpe) Limited has 116 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 (Thorpe) Limited – frequently asked questions

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

Archant (Thorpe) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02872831.

When was Archant (Thorpe) Limited incorporated?

Archant (Thorpe) Limited was incorporated on 17 Nov 1993 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Archant (Thorpe) Limited?

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

What does Archant (Thorpe) Limited do?

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

Where is Archant (Thorpe) Limited registered?

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

Is Archant (Thorpe) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 24 Aug 2021.

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