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Companies House · 03271961 Dissolved

The Source (Retail) Limited

Private limited company

5-7 Finsgate, Cranwood Street, London, EC1V 9EE

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03271961

Company number

31 Oct 1996

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 1998

Last accounts made up to

The Source (Retail) Limited company overview

The Source (Retail) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03271961. It was incorporated on 31 Oct 1996 and dissolved on 1 Apr 2014 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 5-7 Finsgate, Cranwood Street, London, EC1V 9EE. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Precis (1479) Limited.

The Source (Retail) Limited upcoming deadlines

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

The Source (Retail) Limited at a glance

17 years

Years on the register

6,361 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Raelton, Mervyn

91

Filings on record

Latest: 1 Apr 2014

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of The Source (Retail) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

5248

Other retail specialist stores

Allowable expenses for The Source (Retail) Limited

Based on The Source (Retail) Limited's SIC code (5248), 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 The Source (Retail) 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 The Source (Retail) 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 The Source (Retail) 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. 1 Apr 2014 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 17 Dec 2013 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  3. 30 Jul 2003 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  4. 4 Apr 2003 · COCOMP

    Liquidation compulsory winding up order

  5. 3 Mar 2003 · 2.19

    Liquidation administration discharge of administration order

  6. 17 Dec 2002 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  7. 11 Jul 2002 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  8. 13 Dec 2001 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  9. 22 Jun 2001 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  10. 15 Dec 2000 · 2.15

    Liquidation administration administrators abstracts of receipts and payments

  11. 26 Sep 2000 · 2.23

    Liquidation administration meeting of creditors

  12. 1 Sep 2000 · 2.21

    Liquidation administration proposals

  13. 17 Aug 2000 · 288b

    Legacy

  14. 14 Jun 2000 · 2.7

    Liquidation administration order

  15. 14 Jun 2000 · 2.6

    Liquidation administration notice of administration order

  16. 2 May 2000 · 225

    Legacy

  17. 23 Feb 2000 · 225

    Legacy

  18. 18 Jan 2000 · 287

    Legacy

  19. 18 Jan 2000 · 288b

    Legacy

  20. 18 Jan 2000 · 288b

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 91 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About The Source (Retail) Limited

The Source (Retail) Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 03271961 since 31 Oct 1996. Its listed activities include other retail specialist stores. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

The Source (Retail) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. The Source (Retail) Limited has 91 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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The Source (Retail) Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of The Source (Retail) Limited?

The Source (Retail) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03271961.

When was The Source (Retail) Limited incorporated?

The Source (Retail) Limited was incorporated on 31 Oct 1996 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of The Source (Retail) Limited?

Current officers are Raelton Vaughan Turton (secretary) and Mervyn David Fosel (director).

What does The Source (Retail) Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 5248 – Other retail specialist stores.

Where is The Source (Retail) Limited registered?

The registered office address is 5-7 Finsgate, Cranwood Street, London, EC1V 9EE.

Is The Source (Retail) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 1 Apr 2014.

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