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Companies House · 03052147 Dissolved

United Optical Industries Limited

Private limited company

Unit 4 Gravelly Industrial Estate, Birmingham, B24 8HZ

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03052147

Company number

2 May 1995

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Oct 2020

Last accounts made up to

United Optical Industries Limited company overview

United Optical Industries Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03052147. It was incorporated on 2 May 1995 and dissolved on 26 Jul 2022 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Unit 4 Gravelly Industrial Estate, Birmingham, B24 8HZ. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Playerhobby Limited.

United Optical Industries Limited upcoming deadlines

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

United Optical Industries Limited at a glance

27 years

Years on the register

9,947 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Gary, Arran

135

Filings on record

Latest: 26 Jul 2022

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of United Optical Industries Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for United Optical Industries Limited

Based on United Optical Industries 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 United Optical Industries 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 United Optical Industries 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 Birmingham?

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 United Optical Industries 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. 26 Jul 2022 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 8 Jan 2022 · SOAS(A)

    Dissolution voluntary strike off suspended

  3. 7 Dec 2021 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  4. 25 Nov 2021 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  5. 29 Jul 2021 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Oct 2020

  6. 10 Jun 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 May 2021 with no updates

  7. 20 Nov 2020 · MR01

    Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

  8. 12 May 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 May 2020 with updates

  9. 4 Apr 2020 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Oct 2019

  10. 19 Dec 2019 · SH20

    Legacy

  11. 19 Dec 2019 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  12. 19 Dec 2019 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  13. 19 Dec 2019 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  14. 25 Jul 2019 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Oct 2018

  15. 21 Jun 2019 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Arran Peter Fewkes on 21 Jun 2019

  16. 10 May 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 May 2019 with updates

  17. 15 Mar 2019 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Arran Peter Fewkes on 14 Mar 2019

  18. 13 Nov 2018 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 13 Nov 2018

  19. 13 Nov 2018 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

  20. 7 Aug 2018 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Steve Fleming as a director on 26 Jun 2018

Showing the latest 20 of 135 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About United Optical Industries Limited

United Optical Industries Limited is a UK private limited company based in Birmingham, registered at Companies House as company number 03052147 since 2 May 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.

United Optical Industries Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. United Optical Industries Limited has 135 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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United Optical Industries Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of United Optical Industries Limited?

United Optical Industries Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03052147.

When was United Optical Industries Limited incorporated?

United Optical Industries Limited was incorporated on 2 May 1995 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of United Optical Industries Limited?

Current officers are Gary Kevin Vicary (director) and Arran Peter Fewkes (director).

What does United Optical Industries Limited do?

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

Where is United Optical Industries Limited registered?

The registered office address is Unit 4 Gravelly Industrial Estate, Birmingham, B24 8HZ.

Is United Optical Industries Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 26 Jul 2022.

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