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Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited

Private limited company

Ocean House, The Ring, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1AN

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03751718

Company number

14 Apr 1999

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2011

Last accounts made up to

Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited company overview

Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03751718. It was incorporated on 14 Apr 1999 and dissolved on 16 Oct 2012 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Ocean House, The Ring, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1AN. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Joint Retail Logistics Limited and 1 other name.

Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited at a glance

13 years

Years on the register

4,934 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Perry, Exel, Exel, Jane

92

Filings on record

Latest: 16 Oct 2012

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

49410

Freight transport by road

52103

Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities

Allowable expenses for Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited

Based on Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited's SIC codes (49410, 52103), 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 Blue Funnel Bulkships 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 Blue Funnel Bulkships 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 Berkshire?

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 Blue Funnel Bulkships 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. 16 Oct 2012 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 3 Jul 2012 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 20 Jun 2012 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 15 Jun 2012 · MA

    Memorandum articles

  5. 15 Jun 2012 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  6. 25 Jan 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  7. 11 Jan 2012 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Dermot Francis Woolliscroft as a director on 9 Jan 2012

  8. 10 Jan 2012 · CERTNM

    Certificate change of name company

  9. 10 Jan 2012 · CONNOT

    Change of name notice

  10. 10 Jan 2012 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Jane Sargeant as a director on 9 Jan 2012

  11. 10 Jan 2012 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Jane Sargeant as a director on 9 Jan 2012

  12. 16 Nov 2011 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2011

  13. 16 Nov 2011 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Jane Sargeant as a director on 15 Nov 2011

  14. 8 Sep 2011 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Exel Nominee No 2 Limited as a director on 1 Sep 2011

  15. 17 Mar 2011 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2010

  16. 8 Feb 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 7 Feb 2011 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  18. 19 Apr 2010 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2009

  19. 3 Feb 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  20. 3 Feb 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Perry Watts on 11 Jan 2010

Showing the latest 20 of 92 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited

Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited is a UK private limited company based in Berkshire, registered at Companies House as company number 03751718 since 14 Apr 1999. Its listed activities include freight transport by road, operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited has 92 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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Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited?

Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03751718.

When was Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited incorporated?

Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited was incorporated on 14 Apr 1999 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited?

Current officers are Perry Frederick Watts (director), Exel Secretarial Services Limited (corporate secretary), Exel Secretarial Services Limited (corporate director), Jane Sargeant (director) and Dermot Francis Woolliscroft (director).

What does Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 49410 – Freight transport by road; 52103 – Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities.

Where is Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited registered?

The registered office address is Ocean House, The Ring, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1AN.

Is Blue Funnel Bulkships Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 16 Oct 2012.

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