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Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited

Private limited company

The Shed,, Charbridge Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4SS

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03773516

Company number

19 May 1999

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Jun 2017

Last accounts made up to

Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited company overview

Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03773516. It was incorporated on 19 May 1999 and dissolved on 22 May 2018 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at The Shed,, Charbridge Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4SS. The company has 0 active officers.

Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited at a glance

19 years

Years on the register

6,943 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

David, Nigel

102

Filings on record

Latest: 22 May 2018

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

56210

Event catering activities

Allowable expenses for Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited

Based on Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited's SIC code (56210), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a food & hospitality company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Food & drink stock

Ingredients, drinks and consumables.

Kitchen equipment

Ovens, fridges, coffee machines and repairs.

Premises costs

Rent, business rates, utilities and cleaning.

Licences & hygiene

Premises licences, food hygiene training and pest control.

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 Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited

How much tax does a food & hospitality 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 Mark Ellis Catering Company 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 Oxfordshire?

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 Mark Ellis Catering Company 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 May 2018 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 22 Mar 2018 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Jun 2017

  3. 2 Jan 2018 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

  4. 2 Jan 2018 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 2 Jan 2018

  5. 9 Dec 2017 · SOAS(A)

    Dissolution voluntary strike off suspended

  6. 31 Oct 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Jeremy James Wood as a director on 14 Sep 2017

  7. 31 Oct 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Mark Ellis as a director on 14 Sep 2017

  8. 31 Oct 2017 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  9. 18 Oct 2017 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  10. 25 May 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 19 May 2017 with updates

  11. 26 Jan 2017 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Jun 2016

  12. 25 Jan 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 25 Jan 2017

  13. 9 Dec 2016 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Jeremy James Wood on 7 Dec 2016

  14. 9 Dec 2016 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 9 Dec 2016

  15. 11 Jul 2016 · RP04AR01

    Second filing of annual return with made up date

  16. 13 Jun 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 13 Jun 2016 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mark Ellis on 2 Dec 2014

  18. 9 Jun 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of John Ellis Jackson as a director on 30 Jun 2014

  19. 8 Jun 2016 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mark Ellis on 8 Jun 2016

  20. 25 Apr 2016 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Jeremy James Wood on 25 Apr 2016

Showing the latest 20 of 102 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited

Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited is a UK private limited company based in Oxfordshire, registered at Companies House as company number 03773516 since 19 May 1999. Its listed activities include event catering activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited has 102 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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Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited?

Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03773516.

When was Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited incorporated?

Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited was incorporated on 19 May 1999 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited?

Current officers are David John Burns (director) and Nigel John Harris (director).

What does Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 56210 – Event catering activities.

Where is Mark Ellis Catering Company Limited registered?

The registered office address is The Shed,, Charbridge Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4SS.

Is Mark Ellis Catering Company 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 May 2018.

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