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Fast Forward Research Limited

Private limited company

St James Building, 79 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6HT

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03631097

Company number

14 Sep 1998

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2013

Last accounts made up to

Fast Forward Research Limited company overview

Fast Forward Research Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03631097. It was incorporated on 14 Sep 1998 and dissolved on 15 Jul 2016 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at St James Building, 79 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6HT. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Kalkan County Limited.

Fast Forward Research Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Fast Forward Research Limited at a glance

17 years

Years on the register

6,514 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Raymond, Dorothy, Raymond, Timothy

60

Filings on record

Latest: 15 Jul 2016

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Fast Forward Research Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

73200

Market research and public opinion polling

Allowable expenses for Fast Forward Research Limited

Based on Fast Forward Research Limited's SIC code (73200), 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 Fast Forward Research 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 Fast Forward Research 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 Manchester?

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 Fast Forward Research 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. 15 Jul 2016 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 15 Apr 2016 · 4.71

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 24 Feb 2016 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 5 Feb 2015 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 5 Feb 2015

  5. 4 Feb 2015 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  6. 4 Feb 2015 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  7. 4 Feb 2015 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  8. 29 Dec 2014 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2013

  9. 29 Sep 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  10. 27 Sep 2013 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2012

  11. 25 Sep 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  12. 25 Sep 2013 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Raymond Parker on 1 Jul 2013

  13. 25 Sep 2013 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Dorothy Susan Parker on 1 Jul 2013

  14. 15 Oct 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  15. 15 Oct 2012 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Raymond Parker on 14 Jul 2011

  16. 15 Oct 2012 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Dorothy Susan Parker on 13 Jul 2011

  17. 18 Sep 2012 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2011

  18. 20 Sep 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  19. 7 Jun 2011 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2010

  20. 16 Feb 2011 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Dorothy Susan Parker on 16 Feb 2011

Showing the latest 20 of 60 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Fast Forward Research Limited

Fast Forward Research Limited is a UK private limited company based in Manchester, registered at Companies House as company number 03631097 since 14 Sep 1998. Its listed activities include market research and public opinion polling. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Fast Forward Research Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Fast Forward Research Limited has 60 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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Fast Forward Research Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Fast Forward Research Limited?

Fast Forward Research Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03631097.

When was Fast Forward Research Limited incorporated?

Fast Forward Research Limited was incorporated on 14 Sep 1998 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Fast Forward Research Limited?

Current officers are Raymond Parker (secretary), Dorothy Susan Parker (director), Raymond Parker (director) and Timothy John Taylor (director).

What does Fast Forward Research Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 73200 – Market research and public opinion polling.

Where is Fast Forward Research Limited registered?

The registered office address is St James Building, 79 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6HT.

Is Fast Forward Research Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 15 Jul 2016.

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