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Companies House · 04036193 Active

Hireright Ltd

Private limited company

20 Water Street, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5GX

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04036193

Company number

13 Jul 2000

Incorporated

3

Active officers

31 Dec 2025

Last accounts made up to

Hireright Ltd company overview

Hireright Ltd is a private limited company registered with company number 04036193. It was incorporated on 13 Jul 2000 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 20 Water Street, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5GX. The company has 3 active officers. It was previously called Kroll Background Worldwide Limited and 2 other names.

Hireright Ltd upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 30 Sep 2027

323 days

Confirmation statement

Due 24 Jul 2027

255 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Oct 2027

324 days

Dates are the ones Companies House holds for this company. Late accounts trigger automatic Companies House penalties starting at £150, and HMRC charges interest on late corporation tax.

Hireright Ltd at a glance

26 years

Trading age

9,617 days since incorporation

3

Active officers

Peter, Caroline, Ryan

169

Filings on record

Latest: 9 Oct 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Hireright Ltd

Nature of business (SIC codes)

80300

Investigation activities

Allowable expenses for Hireright Ltd

Based on Hireright Ltd's SIC code (80300), 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 Hireright Ltd

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 Hireright Ltd 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 Hireright Ltd 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. 9 Oct 2026 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025

  2. 30 Jul 2026 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 30 Jul 2026

  3. 30 Jul 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr. Ryan Gregory Lowe as a director on 30 Jul 2026

  4. 29 Jul 2026 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 29 Jul 2026

  5. 15 Jul 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 10 Jul 2026 with no updates

  6. 14 Apr 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Ranojoy Hazra as a director on 14 Apr 2026

  7. 29 Dec 2025 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2024

  8. 10 Jul 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 10 Jul 2025 with no updates

  9. 5 Dec 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr. Ranojoy Hazra as a director on 5 Dec 2024

  10. 5 Dec 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Thomas Michael Spaeth as a director on 5 Dec 2024

  11. 3 Oct 2024 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2023

  12. 30 Jul 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 12 Jul 2024 with no updates

  13. 24 Jan 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Caroline Smith as a director on 24 Jan 2024

  14. 24 Jan 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Stephen Charles Richard Girdler as a director on 24 Jan 2024

  15. 24 Jan 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Peter William Neil Cleverton as a director on 24 Jan 2024

  16. 16 Oct 2023 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2022

  17. 7 Aug 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 12 Jul 2023 with no updates

  18. 7 Oct 2022 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2021

  19. 12 Jul 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 12 Jul 2022 with no updates

  20. 28 Jun 2022 · PSC02

    Notification of a person with significant control

Showing the latest 20 of 169 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Hireright Ltd

Hireright Ltd is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 04036193 since 13 Jul 2000. Its listed activities include investigation activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Hireright Ltd filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Hireright Ltd has 169 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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Hireright Ltd – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Hireright Ltd?

Hireright Ltd is registered at Companies House under company number 04036193.

When was Hireright Ltd incorporated?

Hireright Ltd was incorporated on 13 Jul 2000 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Hireright Ltd?

Current officers are Peter William Neil Cleverton (director), Caroline Smith (director) and Ryan Gregory, Mr. Lowe (director).

What does Hireright Ltd do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 80300 – Investigation activities.

Where is Hireright Ltd registered?

The registered office address is 20 Water Street, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5GX.

Is Hireright Ltd still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025 on 9 Oct 2026.

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