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Darbys Secretarial Services Limited

Private limited company

Midland House West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 0PH

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03589592

Company number

29 Jun 1998

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2014

Last accounts made up to

Darbys Secretarial Services Limited company overview

Darbys Secretarial Services Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03589592. It was incorporated on 29 Jun 1998 and dissolved on 22 Nov 2016 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Midland House West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 0PH. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Dml Secretarial Services Limited and 1 other name.

Darbys Secretarial Services Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Darbys Secretarial Services Limited at a glance

18 years

Years on the register

6,721 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

K, Karl, David, Kate

93

Filings on record

Latest: 22 Nov 2016

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Darbys Secretarial Services Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

69102

Solicitors

Allowable expenses for Darbys Secretarial Services Limited

Based on Darbys Secretarial Services Limited's SIC code (69102), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a professional & creative services company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Design tools & equipment

Creative software, cameras, drawing tablets and props.

Professional memberships

HMRC-approved professional body subscriptions.

Business travel

Trains, flights, hotels and subsistence for client work.

Working from home

A share of household bills or the £6-a-week flat rate.

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 Darbys Secretarial Services Limited

How much tax does a professional & creative services 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 Darbys Secretarial Services 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 Oxford?

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 Darbys Secretarial Services 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. 22 Nov 2016 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 6 Sep 2016 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 28 Aug 2016 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 3 Feb 2016 · AP04

    Appoint corporate secretary company with name date

  5. 3 Feb 2016 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Sian Champkin as a secretary on 1 Feb 2016

  6. 3 Feb 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Philip Richard Bruce Marsh as a director on 1 Feb 2016

  7. 3 Feb 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Simon Terence Mccrum as a director on 1 Feb 2016

  8. 3 Feb 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Nicholas John Gibson Wright as a director on 1 Feb 2016

  9. 3 Feb 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Kate Lewis as a director on 1 Feb 2016

  10. 3 Feb 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Karl Roger Bamford as a director on 1 Feb 2016

  11. 3 Feb 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr David Andrew Beech as a director on 1 Feb 2016

  12. 18 Sep 2015 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2014

  13. 23 Jul 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 29 Sep 2014 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2013

  15. 8 Jul 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  16. 18 Mar 2014 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  17. 16 Oct 2013 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  18. 10 Oct 2013 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2012

  19. 3 Jul 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  20. 17 Apr 2013 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

Showing the latest 20 of 93 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Darbys Secretarial Services Limited

Darbys Secretarial Services Limited is a UK private limited company based in Oxford, registered at Companies House as company number 03589592 since 29 Jun 1998. Its listed activities include solicitors. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Darbys Secretarial Services Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Darbys Secretarial Services Limited has 93 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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Darbys Secretarial Services Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Darbys Secretarial Services Limited?

Darbys Secretarial Services Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03589592.

When was Darbys Secretarial Services Limited incorporated?

Darbys Secretarial Services Limited was incorporated on 29 Jun 1998 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Darbys Secretarial Services Limited?

Current officers are K & S Secretaries Limited (corporate secretary), Karl Roger Bamford (director), David Andrew Beech (director) and Kate Louise Lewis (director).

What does Darbys Secretarial Services Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 69102 – Solicitors.

Where is Darbys Secretarial Services Limited registered?

The registered office address is Midland House West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 0PH.

Is Darbys Secretarial Services Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 22 Nov 2016.

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