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Companies House · 03768065 Dissolved

The Audio Book Collection Limited

Private limited company

Media Centre, 201 Wood Lane, London, W12 7TQ

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03768065

Company number

11 May 1999

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2012

Last accounts made up to

The Audio Book Collection Limited company overview

The Audio Book Collection Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03768065. It was incorporated on 11 May 1999 and dissolved on 21 May 2013 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Media Centre, 201 Wood Lane, London, W12 7TQ. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Artcourt Limited.

The Audio Book Collection Limited upcoming deadlines

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

The Audio Book Collection Limited at a glance

14 years

Years on the register

5,124 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Paul, Anthony

64

Filings on record

Latest: 21 May 2013

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of The Audio Book Collection Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for The Audio Book Collection Limited

Based on The Audio Book Collection Limited's SIC code (74990), 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 The Audio Book Collection 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 The Audio Book Collection 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 The Audio Book Collection 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. 21 May 2013 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 15 Feb 2013 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Richard Beeston as a director on 31 Jan 2013

  3. 5 Feb 2013 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  4. 28 Jan 2013 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  5. 15 Jan 2013 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Paul Francis Dempsey on 14 Jan 2013

  6. 25 Jul 2012 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2012

  7. 14 May 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  8. 30 Aug 2011 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2011

  9. 24 May 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  10. 28 Sep 2010 · TM02

    Termination secretary company with name

  11. 15 Jul 2010 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2010

  12. 9 Jul 2010 · AP03

    Appoint person secretary company with name

  13. 7 Jul 2010 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  14. 7 Jul 2010 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  15. 26 May 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  16. 25 Mar 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Michael David Bowen on 25 Mar 2010

  17. 26 Jan 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Paul Francis Dempsey on 26 Jan 2010

  18. 1 Dec 2009 · CH03

    Change person secretary company with change date

  19. 28 Nov 2009 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2009

  20. 5 Jun 2009 · 288a

    Legacy

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About The Audio Book Collection Limited

The Audio Book Collection Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 03768065 since 11 May 1999. Its listed activities include non-trading company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

The Audio Book Collection Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. The Audio Book Collection Limited has 64 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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The Audio Book Collection Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of The Audio Book Collection Limited?

The Audio Book Collection Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03768065.

When was The Audio Book Collection Limited incorporated?

The Audio Book Collection Limited was incorporated on 11 May 1999 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of The Audio Book Collection Limited?

Current officers are Paul Francis Dempsey (director) and Anthony Corriette (secretary).

What does The Audio Book Collection Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 74990 – Non-trading company.

Where is The Audio Book Collection Limited registered?

The registered office address is Media Centre, 201 Wood Lane, London, W12 7TQ.

Is The Audio Book Collection Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 21 May 2013.

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