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Getty Communications Limited

Private limited company

15 Canada Square, London, E14 5GL

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03005770

Company number

4 Jan 1995

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2013

Last accounts made up to

Getty Communications Limited company overview

Getty Communications Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03005770. It was incorporated on 4 Jan 1995 and dissolved on 23 Nov 2016 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 15 Canada Square, London, E14 5GL. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Getty Communications Group Limited and 1 other name.

Getty Communications Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Getty Communications Limited at a glance

21 years

Years on the register

7,994 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Chris, Shane, Constance

254

Filings on record

Latest: 23 Nov 2016

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Getty Communications Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Getty Communications Limited

Based on Getty Communications 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 Getty Communications 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 Getty Communications 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 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 Getty Communications 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. 23 Nov 2016 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 23 Aug 2016 · 4.71

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 20 Oct 2015 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 20 Oct 2015

  4. 15 Oct 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Jonathan Simon Lockwood as a director on 28 Sep 2015

  5. 15 Oct 2015 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  6. 15 Oct 2015 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  7. 15 Oct 2015 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  8. 18 Sep 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of John Joseph Lapham as a director on 4 Sep 2015

  9. 22 Jul 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Tim Murphy as a director on 5 Jun 2015

  10. 20 Jan 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  11. 15 Dec 2014 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Dec 2013

  12. 6 Aug 2014 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  13. 25 Jul 2014 · SH20

    Legacy

  14. 25 Jul 2014 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  15. 25 Jul 2014 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  16. 25 Jul 2014 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  17. 24 Jul 2014 · SH01

    Allotment of shares on 23 Jul 2014

  18. 24 Jul 2014 · SH01

    Allotment of shares on 23 Jul 2014

  19. 7 Jul 2014 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Tim Murphy as a director on 31 Mar 2014

  20. 7 Jul 2014 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Chris Hoel as a director on 31 Mar 2014

Showing the latest 20 of 254 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Getty Communications Limited

Getty Communications Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 03005770 since 4 Jan 1995. 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.

Getty Communications Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Getty Communications Limited has 254 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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Getty Communications Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Getty Communications Limited?

Getty Communications Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03005770.

When was Getty Communications Limited incorporated?

Getty Communications Limited was incorporated on 4 Jan 1995 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Getty Communications Limited?

Current officers are Chris Hoel (director), Shane Johnson (director) and Constance G. Chapman (secretary).

What does Getty Communications Limited do?

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

Where is Getty Communications Limited registered?

The registered office address is 15 Canada Square, London, E14 5GL.

Is Getty Communications Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 23 Nov 2016.

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