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Ap & L Direct Limited

Private limited company

Enterprise House, 21 Buckle Street, London, E1 8NN

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03284572

Company number

27 Nov 1996

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2008

Last accounts made up to

Ap & L Direct Limited company overview

Ap & L Direct Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03284572. It was incorporated on 27 Nov 1996 and dissolved on 6 May 2014 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Enterprise House, 21 Buckle Street, London, E1 8NN. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Kensington Specialities Limited and 1 other name.

Ap & L Direct Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Ap & L Direct Limited at a glance

17 years

Years on the register

6,369 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Kevin, Gregory

70

Filings on record

Latest: 6 May 2014

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Ap & L Direct Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

5261

Retail sale via mail order houses

Allowable expenses for Ap & L Direct Limited

Based on Ap & L Direct Limited's SIC code (5261), 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 Ap & L Direct 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 Ap & L Direct 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 Ap & L Direct 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. 6 May 2014 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsary

  2. 21 Jan 2014 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  3. 17 Dec 2012 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  4. 6 Oct 2012 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  5. 6 Jul 2012 · 4.72

    Liquidation voluntary creditors return of final meeting

  6. 30 Apr 2012 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  7. 1 Apr 2011 · F10.2

    Liquidation disclaimer notice

  8. 17 Mar 2011 · 2.34B

    Liquidation in administration move to creditors voluntary liquidation

  9. 9 Mar 2011 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  10. 14 Jan 2011 · 2.23B

    Liquidation in administration result creditors meeting

  11. 29 Dec 2010 · 2.17B

    Liquidation in administration proposals

  12. 8 Dec 2010 · 2.16B

    Liquidation in administration statement of affairs with form attached

  13. 5 Nov 2010 · 2.12B

    Liquidation in administration appointment of administrator

  14. 5 Nov 2010 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  15. 15 Sep 2010 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  16. 15 Sep 2010 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  17. 15 Sep 2010 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  18. 4 Jan 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  19. 4 Jan 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Kevin Kirbey on 26 Nov 2009

  20. 4 Jan 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Anthony Joseph Mcneally on 26 Nov 2009

Showing the latest 20 of 70 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Ap & L Direct Limited

Ap & L Direct Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 03284572 since 27 Nov 1996. Its listed activities include retail sale via mail order houses. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Ap & L Direct Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Ap & L Direct Limited has 70 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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Ap & L Direct Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Ap & L Direct Limited?

Ap & L Direct Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03284572.

When was Ap & L Direct Limited incorporated?

Ap & L Direct Limited was incorporated on 27 Nov 1996 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Ap & L Direct Limited?

Current officers are Kevin Kirbey (director) and Gregory Jackson (secretary).

What does Ap & L Direct Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 5261 – Retail sale via mail order houses.

Where is Ap & L Direct Limited registered?

The registered office address is Enterprise House, 21 Buckle Street, London, E1 8NN.

Is Ap & L Direct Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsary on 6 May 2014.

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