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Document Express Limited

Private limited company

Pannell House, 159 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1LD

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03144763

Company number

10 Jan 1996

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Sep 2014

Last accounts made up to

Document Express Limited company overview

Document Express Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03144763. It was incorporated on 10 Jan 1996 and dissolved on 4 Nov 2016 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Pannell House, 159 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1LD. The company has 0 active officers.

Document Express Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Document Express Limited at a glance

20 years

Years on the register

7,604 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Ross, Ross, Gerard

138

Filings on record

Latest: 4 Nov 2016

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Document Express Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

62090

Other information technology service activities

Allowable expenses for Document Express Limited

Based on Document Express Limited's SIC code (62090), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a software & it company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Computers & hardware

Laptops, monitors and devices used for work.

Software subscriptions

Cloud hosting, SaaS tools, licences and domains.

Training & courses

Courses that update skills for your current 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 Document Express Limited

How much tax does a software & it 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 Document Express 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 Leicester?

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 Document Express 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. 4 Nov 2016 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 4 Aug 2016 · 4.71

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 16 Oct 2015 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 16 Oct 2015

  4. 12 Oct 2015 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  5. 12 Oct 2015 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  6. 12 Oct 2015 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  7. 3 Aug 2015 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  8. 17 Jul 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Stephen Ronald William Francis as a director on 17 Jul 2015

  9. 17 Jul 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Ross David Eaglestone as a director on 17 Jul 2015

  10. 17 Jul 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Gerard Noel Small as a director on 17 Jul 2015

  11. 25 Jun 2015 · AP03

    Appointment of Mr Ross David Eaglestone as a secretary on 12 Jun 2015

  12. 25 Jun 2015 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Steven Janes as a secretary on 12 Jun 2015

  13. 25 Jun 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Steven Prance Janes as a director on 12 Jun 2015

  14. 24 Feb 2015 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Sep 2014

  15. 19 Feb 2015 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Stephen Ronald William Francis on 16 Feb 2015

  16. 7 Jan 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 11 Jun 2014 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Sep 2013

  18. 6 Mar 2014 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  19. 12 Feb 2014 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  20. 7 Jan 2014 · AUD

    Auditors resignation company

Showing the latest 20 of 138 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Document Express Limited

Document Express Limited is a UK private limited company based in Leicester, registered at Companies House as company number 03144763 since 10 Jan 1996. Its listed activities include other information technology service activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Document Express Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Document Express Limited has 138 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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Document Express Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Document Express Limited?

Document Express Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03144763.

When was Document Express Limited incorporated?

Document Express Limited was incorporated on 10 Jan 1996 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Document Express Limited?

Current officers are Ross David Eaglestone (secretary), Ross David Eaglestone (director) and Gerard Noel Small (director).

What does Document Express Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 62090 – Other information technology service activities.

Where is Document Express Limited registered?

The registered office address is Pannell House, 159 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1LD.

Is Document Express Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 4 Nov 2016.

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