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Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited

Private limited company

92 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4SJ

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03316860

Company number

11 Feb 1997

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2014

Last accounts made up to

Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited company overview

Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03316860. It was incorporated on 11 Feb 1997 and dissolved on 7 Jul 2016 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 92 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4SJ. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Ellis Bates & Company Limited.

Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited at a glance

19 years

Years on the register

7,086 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Jennifer, Mark

108

Filings on record

Latest: 7 Jul 2016

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

66220

Activities of insurance agents and brokers

Allowable expenses for Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited

Based on Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited's SIC code (66220), 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 Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers 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 Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers 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 Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers 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. 7 Jul 2016 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 7 Apr 2016 · 4.71

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 25 Nov 2015 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Mark Stephen Mugge on 25 Nov 2015

  4. 20 Oct 2015 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 20 Oct 2015

  5. 19 Oct 2015 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  6. 19 Oct 2015 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  7. 19 Oct 2015 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  8. 18 Sep 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Scott Egan as a director on 14 Sep 2015

  9. 18 Sep 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Mark Stephen Mugge as a director on 11 Sep 2015

  10. 10 Sep 2015 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2014

  11. 6 Jul 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Alastair David Lyons as a director on 29 Jun 2015

  12. 23 Mar 2015 · AUD

    Auditors resignation company

  13. 25 Feb 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 8 Jan 2015 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2013

  15. 12 Dec 2014 · AP01

    Appointment of Alastair David Lyons as a director on 12 Dec 2014

  16. 23 Oct 2014 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Mark Steven Hodges as a director on 17 Oct 2014

  17. 10 Mar 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  18. 19 Feb 2014 · SH01

    Allotment of shares on 31 Dec 2013

  19. 5 Dec 2013 · SH01

    Allotment of shares on 31 Oct 2013

  20. 29 Nov 2013 · AP03

    Appoint person secretary company with name

Showing the latest 20 of 108 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited

Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited is a UK private limited company based in Berkshire, registered at Companies House as company number 03316860 since 11 Feb 1997. Its listed activities include activities of insurance agents and brokers. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited has 108 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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Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited?

Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03316860.

When was Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited incorporated?

Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited was incorporated on 11 Feb 1997 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited?

Current officers are Jennifer Owens (secretary) and Mark Stephen Mugge (director).

What does Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 66220 – Activities of insurance agents and brokers.

Where is Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited registered?

The registered office address is 92 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4SJ.

Is Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 7 Jul 2016.

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