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Companies House · 04042535 Dissolved

Insecta Limited

Private limited company

90 London Road, London, SE1 6LN

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04042535

Company number

28 Jul 2000

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2010

Last accounts made up to

Insecta Limited company overview

Insecta Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 04042535. It was incorporated on 28 Jul 2000 and dissolved on 26 Mar 2013 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 90 London Road, London, SE1 6LN. The company has 0 active officers.

Insecta Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Insecta Limited at a glance

12 years

Years on the register

4,624 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Andrew, Neil, Kevin, Andrew

65

Filings on record

Latest: 26 Mar 2013

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Insecta Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

72190

Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Allowable expenses for Insecta Limited

Based on Insecta Limited's SIC code (72190), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a professional & creative services company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Design tools & equipment

Creative software, cameras, drawing tablets and props.

Professional memberships

HMRC-approved professional body subscriptions.

Business travel

Trains, flights, hotels and subsistence for client work.

Working from home

A share of household bills or the £6-a-week flat rate.

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 Insecta Limited

How much tax does a professional & creative services 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 Insecta 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 Insecta 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. 26 Mar 2013 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 15 Nov 2012 · SOAS(A)

    Dissolution voluntary strike off suspended

  3. 23 Oct 2012 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  4. 12 Oct 2012 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  5. 9 Aug 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  6. 6 Oct 2011 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2010

  7. 12 Sep 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  8. 1 Nov 2010 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2009

  9. 19 Aug 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  10. 19 Aug 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Kevin Odonovan on 19 Jul 2010

  11. 19 Aug 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Neil Goldsmith on 19 Jul 2010

  12. 23 Nov 2009 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2008

  13. 7 Oct 2009 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date

  14. 3 Mar 2009 · 288b

    Legacy

  15. 3 Mar 2009 · 288b

    Legacy

  16. 3 Mar 2009 · 288b

    Legacy

  17. 25 Feb 2009 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  18. 10 Oct 2008 · 363s

    Legacy

  19. 20 Sep 2007 · 363s

    Legacy

  20. 20 Sep 2007 · 363(288)

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 65 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Insecta Limited

Insecta Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 04042535 since 28 Jul 2000. Its listed activities include other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Insecta Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Insecta Limited has 65 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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Insecta Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Insecta Limited?

Insecta Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 04042535.

When was Insecta Limited incorporated?

Insecta Limited was incorporated on 28 Jul 2000 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Insecta Limited?

Current officers are Andrew David Gardiner (secretary), Neil Goldsmith (director), Kevin Odonovan (director) and Andrew David Gardiner (director).

What does Insecta Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 72190 – Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering.

Where is Insecta Limited registered?

The registered office address is 90 London Road, London, SE1 6LN.

Is Insecta Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 26 Mar 2013.

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