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Handswold Investments Limited

Private limited company

Suite 500 Unit 2 94a Wycliffe Road, Northampton, NN1 5JF

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03865871

Company number

26 Oct 1999

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Jan 2020

Last accounts made up to

Handswold Investments Limited company overview

Handswold Investments Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 03865871. It was incorporated on 26 Oct 1999 and dissolved on 7 Nov 2024 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Suite 500 Unit 2 94a Wycliffe Road, Northampton, NN1 5JF. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Spanquest Limited.

Handswold Investments Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Handswold Investments Limited at a glance

25 years

Years on the register

9,144 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

John, Iain, Martyn, Clive

79

Filings on record

Latest: 7 Nov 2024

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Handswold Investments Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

68209

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Allowable expenses for Handswold Investments Limited

Based on Handswold Investments Limited's SIC code (68209), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a property & letting company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Repairs & maintenance

Fixing like-for-like wear and tear (not improvements).

Letting agent fees

Management, tenant-finding and inventory costs.

Mortgage interest

Finance costs — a company claims these in full, unlike individuals.

Landlord insurance & certificates

Buildings cover, gas safety and EPC certificates.

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 Handswold Investments Limited

How much tax does a property & letting 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 Handswold Investments 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 Northampton?

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 Handswold Investments 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. 7 Nov 2024 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 7 Aug 2024 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 19 Jul 2024 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 19 Jul 2024

  4. 1 Jul 2024 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 1 Jul 2024

  5. 16 Dec 2023 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  6. 23 Dec 2022 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  7. 25 Nov 2021 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  8. 28 Nov 2020 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 28 Nov 2020

  9. 16 Nov 2020 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  10. 16 Nov 2020 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  11. 16 Nov 2020 · LIQ01

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  12. 17 Apr 2020 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Jan 2020

  13. 12 Feb 2020 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  14. 8 Nov 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 26 Oct 2019 with no updates

  15. 8 May 2019 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Jan 2019

  16. 7 Nov 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 26 Oct 2018 with no updates

  17. 12 Apr 2018 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Jan 2018

  18. 28 Mar 2018 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Iain Hugh Dalziel on 28 Mar 2018

  19. 6 Nov 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 26 Oct 2017 with no updates

  20. 6 Nov 2017 · PSC01

    Notification of a person with significant control

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

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About Handswold Investments Limited

Handswold Investments Limited is a UK private limited company based in Northampton, registered at Companies House as company number 03865871 since 26 Oct 1999. Its listed activities include other letting and operating of own or leased real estate. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Handswold Investments Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Handswold Investments 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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Handswold Investments Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Handswold Investments Limited?

Handswold Investments Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 03865871.

When was Handswold Investments Limited incorporated?

Handswold Investments Limited was incorporated on 26 Oct 1999 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Handswold Investments Limited?

Current officers are John Anthony Burkitt Short (director), Iain Hugh Dalziel (director), Martyn Anthony Leese (director) and Clive Malcolm Hay-Smith (director).

What does Handswold Investments Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 68209 – Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate.

Where is Handswold Investments Limited registered?

The registered office address is Suite 500 Unit 2 94a Wycliffe Road, Northampton, NN1 5JF.

Is Handswold Investments Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 7 Nov 2024.

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