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Companies House · 03037449 Active

London Councils Limited

Private company limited by guarantee

4th Floor 12 Arthur Street, London, EC4R 9AB

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03037449

Company number

20 Mar 1995

Incorporated

7

Active officers

31 Mar 2025

Last accounts made up to

London Councils Limited company overview

London Councils Limited is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 03037449. It was incorporated on 20 Mar 1995 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 4th Floor 12 Arthur Street, London, EC4R 9AB. The company has 7 active officers. It was previously called Association Of London Government Limited.

London Councils Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 31 Dec 2026

48 days

Confirmation statement

Due 3 Apr 2027

141 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Jan 2027

49 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.

London Councils Limited at a glance

31 years

Trading age

11,561 days since incorporation

7

Active officers

Michael, Christopher, Elizabeth, Gareth

186

Filings on record

Latest: 25 Aug 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of London Councils Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

84110

General public administration activities

Allowable expenses for London Councils Limited

Based on London Councils Limited's SIC code (84110), 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 London Councils 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 London Councils 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 London Councils 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. 25 Aug 2026 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  2. 25 Aug 2026 · MA

    Memorandum articles

  3. 4 Aug 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Zoe Garbett as a director on 21 Jul 2026

  4. 3 Aug 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Kam Rai as a director on 21 Jul 2026

  5. 3 Aug 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Stephen Edward Cowan as a director on 21 Jul 2026

  6. 3 Aug 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Grace Mae Williams as a director on 21 Jul 2026

  7. 3 Aug 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Claire Kathleen Holland as a director on 21 Jul 2026

  8. 2 Apr 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 20 Mar 2026 with no updates

  9. 31 Mar 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Ms Grace Williams on 31 Mar 2026

  10. 21 Dec 2025 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2025

  11. 24 Mar 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 20 Mar 2025 with no updates

  12. 3 Dec 2024 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2024

  13. 4 Oct 2024 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 4 Oct 2024

  14. 24 Jul 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Grace Williams as a director on 17 Jul 2024

  15. 16 Jul 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Georgia Anne Rebuck Gould as a director on 10 Jul 2024

  16. 21 Mar 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 20 Mar 2024 with no updates

  17. 22 Nov 2023 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2023

  18. 3 Oct 2023 · AP01

    Appointment of Councillor Claire Holland as a director on 28 Sep 2023

  19. 2 Oct 2023 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Philip Maurice Glanville as a director on 23 Sep 2023

  20. 19 Jul 2023 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Philip Maurice Glanville as a director on 11 Jul 2023

Showing the latest 20 of 186 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About London Councils Limited

London Councils Limited is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 03037449 since 20 Mar 1995. Its listed activities include general public administration activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

London Councils Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. London Councils Limited has 186 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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London Councils Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of London Councils Limited?

London Councils Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03037449.

When was London Councils Limited incorporated?

London Councils Limited was incorporated on 20 Mar 1995 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of London Councils Limited?

Current officers are Michael Cogher (secretary), Christopher Michael Hayward (director), Elizabeth Jennifer Campbell (director), Gareth David, Councillor Roberts (director), Stephen Edward Cowan (director), Zoe Garbett (director) and 1 more.

What does London Councils Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 84110 – General public administration activities.

Where is London Councils Limited registered?

The registered office address is 4th Floor 12 Arthur Street, London, EC4R 9AB.

Is London Councils Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was resolutions on 25 Aug 2026.

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