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International Biotechnology Trust PLC

Public limited company

1 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU

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02892872

Company number

31 Jan 1994

Incorporated

6

Active officers

31 Aug 2025

Last accounts made up to

International Biotechnology Trust PLC company overview

International Biotechnology Trust PLC is a public limited company registered with company number 02892872. It was incorporated on 31 Jan 1994 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 1 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU. The company has 6 active officers. It was previously called Hackplimco (No. Fourteen) Public Limited Company.

International Biotechnology Trust PLC upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 28 Feb 2027

108 days

Confirmation statement

Due 3 Mar 2027

111 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Jun 2027

201 days

Dates are the ones Companies House holds for this company. Late accounts trigger automatic Companies House penalties starting at £150, and HMRC charges interest on late corporation tax.

International Biotechnology Trust PLC at a glance

32 years

Trading age

11,973 days since incorporation

6

Active officers

Kate, Patrick, Patrick,, Gillian

560

Filings on record

Latest: 27 Apr 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of International Biotechnology Trust PLC

Nature of business (SIC codes)

64301

Activities of investment trusts

Allowable expenses for International Biotechnology Trust PLC

Based on International Biotechnology Trust PLC's SIC code (64301), 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 International Biotechnology Trust PLC

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 International Biotechnology Trust PLC 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 International Biotechnology Trust PLC 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. 27 Apr 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  2. 27 Apr 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  3. 27 Apr 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  4. 27 Apr 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  5. 25 Feb 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 17 Feb 2026 with no updates

  6. 22 Jan 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  7. 22 Jan 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  8. 22 Jan 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  9. 22 Jan 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  10. 29 Dec 2025 · AUD

    Auditors resignation company

  11. 23 Dec 2025 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Aug 2025

  12. 23 Dec 2025 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  13. 19 Sep 2025 · ANNOTATION

    Legacy

  14. 19 Sep 2025 · ANNOTATION

    Legacy

  15. 19 Sep 2025 · ANNOTATION

    Legacy

  16. 19 Sep 2025 · ANNOTATION

    Legacy

  17. 19 Sep 2025 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  18. 19 Sep 2025 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  19. 19 Sep 2025 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  20. 19 Sep 2025 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

Showing the latest 20 of 560 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About International Biotechnology Trust PLC

International Biotechnology Trust PLC is a UK public limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 02892872 since 31 Jan 1994. Its listed activities include activities of investment trusts. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

International Biotechnology Trust PLC filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. International Biotechnology Trust PLC has 560 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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International Biotechnology Trust PLC – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of International Biotechnology Trust PLC?

International Biotechnology Trust PLC is registered at Companies House under company number 02892872.

When was International Biotechnology Trust PLC incorporated?

International Biotechnology Trust PLC was incorporated on 31 Jan 1994 as a public limited company.

Who are the directors of International Biotechnology Trust PLC?

Current officers are Kate Cornish-Bowden (director), Patrick John Magee (director), Patrick, Dr Maxwell (director), Gillian Denise Elcock (director), Schroder Investment Management Limited (corporate secretary) and Alexa Hamilton Henderson (director).

What does International Biotechnology Trust PLC do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 64301 – Activities of investment trusts.

Where is International Biotechnology Trust PLC registered?

The registered office address is 1 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU.

Is International Biotechnology Trust PLC still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date on 27 Apr 2026.

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