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Companies House · 03853916 Dissolved

Sotheby's Distribution Limited

Private limited company

34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA

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03853916

Company number

1 Oct 1999

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2020

Last accounts made up to

Sotheby's Distribution Limited company overview

Sotheby's Distribution Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03853916. It was incorporated on 1 Oct 1999 and dissolved on 2 Nov 2021 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA. The company has 0 active officers.

Sotheby's Distribution Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Sotheby's Distribution Limited at a glance

22 years

Years on the register

8,068 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Caroline, Sebastian, Jayne

87

Filings on record

Latest: 2 Nov 2021

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Sotheby's Distribution Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

82990

Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Sotheby's Distribution Limited

Based on Sotheby's Distribution 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 Sotheby's Distribution 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 Sotheby's Distribution 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 Sotheby's Distribution 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. 2 Nov 2021 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 7 Oct 2021 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2020

  3. 4 Oct 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 1 Oct 2021 with no updates

  4. 17 Aug 2021 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  5. 9 Aug 2021 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  6. 4 Jun 2021 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2019

  7. 22 Feb 2021 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Sebastian Fahey on 22 Feb 2021

  8. 26 Oct 2020 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Sebastian Fahey on 26 Oct 2020

  9. 9 Oct 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 1 Oct 2020 with no updates

  10. 16 Dec 2019 · AP01

    Appointment of Jayne Louise Franks as a director on 12 Dec 2019

  11. 13 Dec 2019 · AP01

    Appointment of Sebastian Fahey as a director on 12 Dec 2019

  12. 13 Dec 2019 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Clive Graham Lord as a director on 12 Dec 2019

  13. 13 Dec 2019 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Andrew Peter Hare as a director on 12 Dec 2019

  14. 9 Dec 2019 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Jan Prasens as a director on 5 Dec 2019

  15. 26 Nov 2019 · AP03

    Appointment of Caroline Mylward as a secretary on 26 Nov 2019

  16. 26 Nov 2019 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Natalie Guelfi as a secretary on 26 Nov 2019

  17. 9 Oct 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 1 Oct 2019 with no updates

  18. 9 Aug 2019 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2018

  19. 1 Mar 2019 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Kevin John Mcguire as a director on 28 Feb 2019

  20. 8 Feb 2019 · AP01

    Appointment of Jan Prasens as a director on 7 Feb 2019

Showing the latest 20 of 87 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Sotheby's Distribution Limited

Sotheby's Distribution Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 03853916 since 1 Oct 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.

Sotheby's Distribution Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Sotheby's Distribution Limited has 87 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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Sotheby's Distribution Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Sotheby's Distribution Limited?

Sotheby's Distribution Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03853916.

When was Sotheby's Distribution Limited incorporated?

Sotheby's Distribution Limited was incorporated on 1 Oct 1999 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Sotheby's Distribution Limited?

Current officers are Caroline Mylward (secretary), Sebastian Fahey (director) and Jayne Louise Franks (director).

What does Sotheby's Distribution Limited do?

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

Where is Sotheby's Distribution Limited registered?

The registered office address is 34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA.

Is Sotheby's Distribution Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 2 Nov 2021.

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