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Companies House · 03153320 Dissolved

Carphones Of Europe Limited

Private limited company

Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN

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03153320

Company number

31 Jan 1996

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2010

Last accounts made up to

Carphones Of Europe Limited company overview

Carphones Of Europe Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03153320. It was incorporated on 31 Jan 1996 and dissolved on 12 Jul 2011 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Vodafone Hire Solutions Limited and 4 other names.

Carphones Of Europe Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Carphones Of Europe Limited at a glance

15 years

Years on the register

5,641 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Garth, Martin, Joanne, Richard

137

Filings on record

Latest: 12 Jul 2011

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Carphones Of Europe Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7499

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Carphones Of Europe Limited

Based on Carphones Of Europe 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 Carphones Of Europe 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 Carphones Of Europe 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 Berkshire?

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 Carphones Of Europe 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. 12 Jul 2011 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 29 Mar 2011 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 17 Mar 2011 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 14 Feb 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  5. 7 Dec 2010 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  6. 2 Dec 2010 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  7. 2 Dec 2010 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  8. 2 Dec 2010 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  9. 29 Jul 2010 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2010

  10. 2 Jul 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Martin John Purkess on 1 Jul 2010

  11. 15 Feb 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  12. 8 Jan 2010 · MA

    Memorandum articles

  13. 8 Jan 2010 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  14. 8 Jan 2010 · CC04

    Statement of companys objects

  15. 22 Oct 2009 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Thomas Nowak on 1 Oct 2009

  16. 22 Oct 2009 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Christian Philip Quentin Allen on 1 Oct 2009

  17. 22 Oct 2009 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Martin Purkess on 1 Oct 2009

  18. 6 Jul 2009 · 288a

    Legacy

  19. 3 Jul 2009 · 288b

    Legacy

  20. 3 Jul 2009 · 288a

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 137 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Carphones Of Europe Limited

Carphones Of Europe Limited is a UK private limited company based in Berkshire, registered at Companies House as company number 03153320 since 31 Jan 1996. 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.

Carphones Of Europe Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Carphones Of Europe Limited has 137 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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Carphones Of Europe Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Carphones Of Europe Limited?

Carphones Of Europe Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03153320.

When was Carphones Of Europe Limited incorporated?

Carphones Of Europe Limited was incorporated on 31 Jan 1996 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Carphones Of Europe Limited?

Current officers are Garth Howard Wright (secretary), Martin John Purkess (director), Joanne Sarah Finch (director) and Richard Wolfgang Henry Schäfer (director).

What does Carphones Of Europe Limited do?

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

Where is Carphones Of Europe Limited registered?

The registered office address is Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN.

Is Carphones Of Europe Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 12 Jul 2011.

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