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Companies House · 03140176 In liquidation

Houlder Insurance Services Limited

Private limited company

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

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03140176

Company number

15 Dec 1995

Incorporated

2

Active officers

31 Dec 2020

Last accounts made up to

Houlder Insurance Services Limited company overview

Houlder Insurance Services Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03140176. It was incorporated on 15 Dec 1995 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF. The company has 2 active officers. It was previously called Hba Limited and 1 other name.

Houlder Insurance Services Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Houlder Insurance Services Limited at a glance

30 years

Trading age

11,291 days since incorporation

2

Active officers

Colin, Eric

181

Filings on record

Latest: 29 Jun 2026

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of Houlder Insurance Services Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

65120

Non-life insurance

Allowable expenses for Houlder Insurance Services Limited

Based on Houlder Insurance Services Limited's SIC code (65120), 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 Houlder Insurance Services 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 Houlder Insurance Services 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 Houlder Insurance Services 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. 29 Jun 2026 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  2. 23 Jun 2025 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  3. 21 Jun 2024 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 20 May 2023 · LIQ02

    Liquidation voluntary statement of affairs

  5. 5 May 2023 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 5 May 2023

  6. 5 May 2023 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  7. 5 May 2023 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  8. 3 Mar 2023 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  9. 28 Feb 2023 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  10. 23 Jan 2023 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Diane Jane Evans as a secretary on 21 Dec 2022

  11. 23 Jan 2023 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 23 Jan 2023

  12. 11 Dec 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 11 Dec 2022 with no updates

  13. 7 Jun 2022 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Eric Brian Allman as a director on 7 Jun 2022

  14. 30 Mar 2022 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Paul Anthony Nugent as a director on 17 Feb 2022

  15. 30 Mar 2022 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Ian Jones as a director on 7 Mar 2022

  16. 21 Dec 2021 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 21 Dec 2021

  17. 14 Dec 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 14 Dec 2021 with no updates

  18. 14 Dec 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 11 Dec 2021 with no updates

  19. 7 Oct 2021 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2020

  20. 6 Jan 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 11 Dec 2020 with updates

Showing the latest 20 of 181 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Houlder Insurance Services Limited

Houlder Insurance Services Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 03140176 since 15 Dec 1995. Its listed activities include non-life insurance. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Houlder Insurance Services Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Houlder Insurance Services Limited has 181 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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Houlder Insurance Services Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Houlder Insurance Services Limited?

Houlder Insurance Services Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03140176.

When was Houlder Insurance Services Limited incorporated?

Houlder Insurance Services Limited was incorporated on 15 Dec 1995 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Houlder Insurance Services Limited?

Current officers are Colin James Langley (director) and Eric Brian Allman (director).

What does Houlder Insurance Services Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 65120 – Non-life insurance.

Where is Houlder Insurance Services Limited registered?

The registered office address is 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF.

Is Houlder Insurance Services Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is in liquidation. Its most recent filing was liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date on 29 Jun 2026.

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