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Companies House · 03592083 Dissolved

Babcock Porchester Limited

Private limited company

33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QX

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03592083

Company number

2 Jul 1998

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2016

Last accounts made up to

Babcock Porchester Limited company overview

Babcock Porchester Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03592083. It was incorporated on 2 Jul 1998 and dissolved on 3 Apr 2018 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QX. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Vt Portchester Limited and 3 other names.

Babcock Porchester Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Babcock Porchester Limited at a glance

19 years

Years on the register

7,215 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Babcock, Iain, Nicholas

104

Filings on record

Latest: 3 Apr 2018

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Babcock Porchester Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

30110

Building of ships and floating structures

Allowable expenses for Babcock Porchester Limited

Based on Babcock Porchester Limited's SIC code (30110), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a manufacturing company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Raw materials

Materials and components used to make your products.

Machinery & tools

Equipment purchases — often 100% relief via the Annual Investment Allowance.

Workshop costs

Rent, rates, heating and electricity for premises.

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 Babcock Porchester Limited

How much tax does a manufacturing 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 Babcock Porchester 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 London?

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 Babcock Porchester 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. 3 Apr 2018 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 16 Jan 2018 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 4 Jan 2018 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 7 Dec 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Franco Martinelli as a director on 6 Dec 2017

  5. 23 Jun 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 16 Jun 2017 with updates

  6. 11 Jan 2017 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Nicholas James William Borrett on 11 Jan 2017

  7. 14 Dec 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Nicholas James William Borrett as a director on 31 Aug 2016

  8. 14 Dec 2016 · CH01

    Change person director company

  9. 7 Sep 2016 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2016

  10. 23 Aug 2016 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Iain Stuart Urquhart on 23 Aug 2016

  11. 16 Jun 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  12. 19 Oct 2015 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2015

  13. 6 Jul 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 17 Dec 2014 · AP01

    Appointment of Iain Stuart Urquhart as a director on 17 Dec 2014

  15. 17 Dec 2014 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of William Tame as a director on 17 Dec 2014

  16. 11 Dec 2014 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2014

  17. 8 Jul 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  18. 28 Oct 2013 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2013

  19. 2 Jul 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  20. 1 Mar 2013 · AP04

    Appoint corporate secretary company with name

Showing the latest 20 of 104 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Babcock Porchester Limited

Babcock Porchester Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 03592083 since 2 Jul 1998. Its listed activities include building of ships and floating structures. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Babcock Porchester Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Babcock Porchester Limited has 104 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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Babcock Porchester Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Babcock Porchester Limited?

Babcock Porchester Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03592083.

When was Babcock Porchester Limited incorporated?

Babcock Porchester Limited was incorporated on 2 Jul 1998 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Babcock Porchester Limited?

Current officers are Babcock Corporate Secretaries Limited (corporate secretary), Iain Stuart Urquhart (director) and Nicholas James William Borrett (director).

What does Babcock Porchester Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 30110 – Building of ships and floating structures.

Where is Babcock Porchester Limited registered?

The registered office address is 33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QX.

Is Babcock Porchester Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 3 Apr 2018.

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