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Lorient Group Limited

Private limited company

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

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02993498

Company number

23 Nov 1994

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2017

Last accounts made up to

Lorient Group Limited company overview

Lorient Group Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02993498. It was incorporated on 23 Nov 1994 and dissolved on 9 May 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. It was previously called Lorient Holdings Limited and 1 other name.

Lorient Group Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Lorient Group Limited at a glance

29 years

Years on the register

10,760 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Neil, Christopher

157

Filings on record

Latest: 9 May 2024

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Lorient Group Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

64209

Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Lorient Group Limited

Based on Lorient Group Limited's SIC code (64209), 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 Group 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 Group 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 Group 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 May 2024 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 9 Feb 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. 12 Oct 2021 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  6. 14 Sep 2020 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 14 Sep 2020

  7. 5 Sep 2020 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  8. 5 Sep 2020 · LIQ01

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  9. 4 Sep 2020 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  10. 7 Aug 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 Aug 2020 with updates

  11. 22 Jun 2020 · AA01

    Change account reference date company previous shortened

  12. 25 Mar 2020 · AA01

    Change account reference date company previous shortened

  13. 24 Mar 2020 · TM01

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

  14. 13 Mar 2020 · SH01

    Allotment of shares on 13 Feb 2020

  15. 18 Feb 2020 · SH20

    Legacy

  16. 18 Feb 2020 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  17. 18 Feb 2020 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  18. 18 Feb 2020 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  19. 2 Aug 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 Aug 2019 with no updates

  20. 24 Jul 2019 · CH01

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

Showing the latest 20 of 157 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Lorient Group Limited

Lorient Group Limited is a UK private limited company based in Exeter, registered at Companies House as company number 02993498 since 23 Nov 1994. Its listed activities include activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Lorient Group Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Lorient Group Limited has 157 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 Group Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Lorient Group Limited?

Lorient Group Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02993498.

When was Lorient Group Limited incorporated?

Lorient Group Limited was incorporated on 23 Nov 1994 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Lorient Group Limited?

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

What does Lorient Group Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 64209 – Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified.

Where is Lorient Group Limited registered?

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

Is Lorient Group Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 9 May 2024.

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