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Rainbow Helicopters Limited

Private limited company

14a Albany Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9TH

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03353437

Company number

16 Apr 1997

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Jan 2017

Last accounts made up to

Rainbow Helicopters Limited company overview

Rainbow Helicopters Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03353437. It was incorporated on 16 Apr 1997 and dissolved on 26 Mar 2019 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 14a Albany Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9TH. The company has 0 active officers.

Rainbow Helicopters Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Rainbow Helicopters Limited at a glance

21 years

Years on the register

8,014 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Alan, Alan

67

Filings on record

Latest: 26 Mar 2019

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Rainbow Helicopters Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

51102

Non-scheduled passenger air transport

Allowable expenses for Rainbow Helicopters Limited

Based on Rainbow Helicopters Limited's SIC code (51102), 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 Rainbow Helicopters 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 Rainbow Helicopters 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 Dorset?

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 Rainbow Helicopters 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. 26 Mar 2019 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 8 Jan 2019 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  3. 21 May 2018 · PSC04

    Change to a person with significant control

  4. 21 May 2018 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 21 May 2018

  5. 8 May 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 8 May 2018 with updates

  6. 8 May 2018 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Alan Smithson on 8 May 2018

  7. 8 May 2018 · PSC01

    Notification of a person with significant control

  8. 8 May 2018 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 8 May 2018

  9. 2 May 2018 · AP03

    Appointment of Mr Alan Smithson as a secretary on 30 Apr 2018

  10. 2 May 2018 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Alan Smithson as a director on 30 Apr 2018

  11. 1 May 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 16 Apr 2018 with no updates

  12. 1 May 2018 · PSC07

    Cessation of a person with significant control

  13. 1 May 2018 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Ralph Jeremy White as a director on 30 Apr 2018

  14. 12 May 2017 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 31 Jan 2017

  15. 19 Apr 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 16 Apr 2017 with updates

  16. 26 Apr 2016 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Jan 2016

  17. 22 Apr 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  18. 22 Apr 2016 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 22 Apr 2016

  19. 24 Mar 2016 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Rajnikant Nanji Bharkhada as a secretary on 31 Jan 2016

  20. 23 Sep 2015 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Jan 2015

Showing the latest 20 of 67 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Rainbow Helicopters Limited

Rainbow Helicopters Limited is a UK private limited company based in Dorset, registered at Companies House as company number 03353437 since 16 Apr 1997. Its listed activities include non-scheduled passenger air transport. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Rainbow Helicopters Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Rainbow Helicopters Limited has 67 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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Rainbow Helicopters Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Rainbow Helicopters Limited?

Rainbow Helicopters Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03353437.

When was Rainbow Helicopters Limited incorporated?

Rainbow Helicopters Limited was incorporated on 16 Apr 1997 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Rainbow Helicopters Limited?

Current officers are Alan Smithson (secretary) and Alan Smithson (director).

What does Rainbow Helicopters Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 51102 – Non-scheduled passenger air transport.

Where is Rainbow Helicopters Limited registered?

The registered office address is 14a Albany Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9TH.

Is Rainbow Helicopters Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 26 Mar 2019.

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