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Companies House · 03284924 Dissolved

Mercia Charters Limited

Private limited company

52 Sargent House, Symphony Court, Birmingham, B16 8AF

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03284924

Company number

28 Nov 1996

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Nov 2020

Last accounts made up to

Mercia Charters Limited company overview

Mercia Charters Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03284924. It was incorporated on 28 Nov 1996 and dissolved on 12 Apr 2022 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 52 Sargent House, Symphony Court, Birmingham, B16 8AF. The company has 0 active officers.

Mercia Charters Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Mercia Charters Limited at a glance

25 years

Years on the register

9,266 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Alan

66

Filings on record

Latest: 12 Apr 2022

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Mercia Charters Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

79120

Tour operator activities

Allowable expenses for Mercia Charters Limited

Based on Mercia Charters Limited's SIC code (79120), 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 Mercia Charters 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 Mercia Charters 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 Birmingham?

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 Mercia Charters 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 Apr 2022 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 25 Jan 2022 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 17 Jan 2022 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 17 May 2021 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 30 Nov 2020

  5. 8 Dec 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 24 Nov 2020 with no updates

  6. 8 Jul 2020 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Nov 2019

  7. 26 Dec 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 24 Nov 2019 with no updates

  8. 9 Apr 2019 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 30 Nov 2018

  9. 26 Nov 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 24 Nov 2018 with no updates

  10. 6 Sep 2018 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 30 Nov 2017

  11. 27 Nov 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 24 Nov 2017 with no updates

  12. 24 Mar 2017 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 30 Nov 2016

  13. 24 Nov 2016 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 24 Nov 2016 with updates

  14. 31 Mar 2016 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 30 Nov 2015

  15. 2 Dec 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  16. 2 Dec 2015 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Alan Brooke Baylis on 1 Jun 2015

  17. 20 Jul 2015 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Nov 2014

  18. 23 Dec 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  19. 28 Aug 2014 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Nov 2013

  20. 31 Dec 2013 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Ross Hamilton as a director on 31 Dec 2013

Showing the latest 20 of 66 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Mercia Charters Limited

Mercia Charters Limited is a UK private limited company based in Birmingham, registered at Companies House as company number 03284924 since 28 Nov 1996. Its listed activities include tour operator activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Mercia Charters Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Mercia Charters Limited has 66 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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Mercia Charters Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Mercia Charters Limited?

Mercia Charters Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03284924.

When was Mercia Charters Limited incorporated?

Mercia Charters Limited was incorporated on 28 Nov 1996 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Mercia Charters Limited?

Current officers are Alan Brooke Baylis (director).

What does Mercia Charters Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 79120 – Tour operator activities.

Where is Mercia Charters Limited registered?

The registered office address is 52 Sargent House, Symphony Court, Birmingham, B16 8AF.

Is Mercia Charters 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 Apr 2022.

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