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Companies House · 03132638 Dissolved

Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited

Private limited company

Enterprise House, 113-115 George Lane, London, E18 1AB

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03132638

Company number

30 Nov 1995

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Nov 2008

Last accounts made up to

Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited company overview

Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03132638. It was incorporated on 30 Nov 1995 and dissolved on 16 Mar 2010 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Enterprise House, 113-115 George Lane, London, E18 1AB. The company has 0 active officers.

Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited at a glance

14 years

Years on the register

5,220 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Fides, Fides

55

Filings on record

Latest: 16 Mar 2010

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7499

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited

Based on Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited's SIC code (7499), 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 Direct Marketing & Leisure 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 Direct Marketing & Leisure 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 Direct Marketing & Leisure 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. 16 Mar 2010 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 1 Dec 2009 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 19 Nov 2009 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 15 Dec 2008 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  5. 15 Dec 2008 · 363a

    Legacy

  6. 22 Jan 2008 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Nov 2007

  7. 21 Dec 2007 · 363a

    Legacy

  8. 25 Apr 2007 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Nov 2006

  9. 14 Feb 2007 · 363s

    Legacy

  10. 3 Oct 2006 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Nov 2005

  11. 5 Jan 2006 · 363s

    Legacy

  12. 7 Jul 2005 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Nov 2004

  13. 16 Dec 2004 · 363s

    Legacy

  14. 1 Jul 2004 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Nov 2003

  15. 29 Dec 2003 · 363s

    Legacy

  16. 24 Sep 2003 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Nov 2002

  17. 16 Jan 2003 · 363s

    Legacy

  18. 1 Oct 2002 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Nov 2001

  19. 2 Jan 2002 · 363s

    Legacy

  20. 2 Jan 2002 · 288a

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 55 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited

Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 03132638 since 30 Nov 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.

Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited has 55 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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Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited?

Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03132638.

When was Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited incorporated?

Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited was incorporated on 30 Nov 1995 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited?

Current officers are Fides Secretaries Limited (corporate secretary) and Fides Management Limited (corporate director).

What does Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 7499 – Non-trading company.

Where is Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited registered?

The registered office address is Enterprise House, 113-115 George Lane, London, E18 1AB.

Is Direct Marketing & Leisure Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 16 Mar 2010.

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