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Companies House · 03804638 Dissolved

De La Rue Quest Limited

Private limited company

72 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1NS

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03804638

Company number

9 Jul 1999

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Mar 2013

Last accounts made up to

De La Rue Quest Limited company overview

De La Rue Quest Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03804638. It was incorporated on 9 Jul 1999 and dissolved on 4 Jun 2015 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 72 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1NS. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Precis (1777) Limited.

De La Rue Quest Limited upcoming deadlines

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

De La Rue Quest Limited at a glance

15 years

Years on the register

5,809 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Jean-Francois, Edward, Paul

79

Filings on record

Latest: 4 Jun 2015

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of De La Rue Quest Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

82990

Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for De La Rue Quest Limited

Based on De La Rue Quest Limited's SIC code (82990), 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 De La Rue Quest 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 De La Rue Quest 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 Hertfordshire?

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 De La Rue Quest 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. 4 Jun 2015 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 4 Mar 2015 · 4.71

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 10 Jul 2014 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  4. 9 Jul 2014 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  5. 9 Jul 2014 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  6. 9 Jul 2014 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  7. 20 May 2014 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Mark Andrew Ife as a director on 14 May 2014

  8. 10 Oct 2013 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  9. 23 Aug 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  10. 5 Apr 2013 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Paul Michael Outridge as a director on 1 Apr 2013

  11. 5 Apr 2013 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Anthony Bryant as a director on 31 Mar 2013

  12. 22 Nov 2012 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  13. 16 Aug 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 21 Dec 2011 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  15. 19 Aug 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  16. 12 Jul 2011 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Edward Hugh Davidson Peppiatt on 28 Jun 2011

  17. 21 Jan 2011 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  18. 18 Jan 2011 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  19. 3 Nov 2010 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  20. 19 Aug 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

Showing the latest 20 of 79 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About De La Rue Quest Limited

De La Rue Quest Limited is a UK private limited company based in Hertfordshire, registered at Companies House as company number 03804638 since 9 Jul 1999. Its listed activities include other business support service activities not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

De La Rue Quest Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. De La Rue Quest Limited has 79 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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De La Rue Quest Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of De La Rue Quest Limited?

De La Rue Quest Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03804638.

When was De La Rue Quest Limited incorporated?

De La Rue Quest Limited was incorporated on 9 Jul 1999 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of De La Rue Quest Limited?

Current officers are Jean-Francois Hermans (secretary), Edward Hugh Davidson Peppiatt (director) and Paul Michael Outridge (director).

What does De La Rue Quest Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 82990 – Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified.

Where is De La Rue Quest Limited registered?

The registered office address is 72 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1NS.

Is De La Rue Quest Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 4 Jun 2015.

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