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Companies House · 03318426 Dissolved

South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited

Private limited company

10 London Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3JU

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03318426

Company number

14 Feb 1997

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2015

Last accounts made up to

South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited company overview

South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03318426. It was incorporated on 14 Feb 1997 and dissolved on 5 Jul 2016 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 10 London Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3JU. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called South Downs Commercial Insurance Services Limited.

South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited upcoming deadlines

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

South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited at a glance

19 years

Years on the register

7,081 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Duncan, Duncan, Clive, Susan

77

Filings on record

Latest: 5 Jul 2016

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

65120

Non-life insurance

Allowable expenses for South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited

Based on South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited's SIC code (65120), 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 South Downs Commercial 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 South Downs Commercial 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 East Sussex?

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 South Downs Commercial 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. 5 Jul 2016 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 19 Apr 2016 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 7 Apr 2016 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 23 Feb 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  5. 26 Jun 2015 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2015

  6. 16 Feb 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  7. 16 Feb 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Martin James Bridges as a director on 30 Jul 2014

  8. 8 Jan 2015 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2014

  9. 2 Jun 2014 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Glen Vernon Gillam on 2 Jun 2014

  10. 2 Jun 2014 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Clive Scott Galbraith on 2 Jun 2014

  11. 21 Feb 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  12. 2 Jan 2014 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2013

  13. 15 Feb 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 21 Dec 2012 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2012

  15. 17 Feb 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  16. 11 Jan 2012 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  17. 6 Jan 2012 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2011

  18. 1 Jul 2011 · MG01

    Legacy

  19. 24 Jun 2011 · MG02

    Legacy

  20. 24 Mar 2011 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

Showing the latest 20 of 77 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited

South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited is a UK private limited company based in East Sussex, registered at Companies House as company number 03318426 since 14 Feb 1997. Its listed activities include non-life insurance. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited has 77 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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South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited?

South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03318426.

When was South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited incorporated?

South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited was incorporated on 14 Feb 1997 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited?

Current officers are Duncan Alistair Coleman (secretary), Duncan Alistair Coleman (director), Clive Scott Galbraith (director), Susan Karen Alabaster (director), Glen Vernon Gillam (director), David John Westwood (director) and 1 more.

What does South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 65120 – Non-life insurance.

Where is South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited registered?

The registered office address is 10 London Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3JU.

Is South Downs Commercial Insurance (Brokers) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 5 Jul 2016.

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