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Explore IT Limited

Private limited company

93 Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6BL

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04052597

Company number

14 Aug 2000

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Sep 2015

Last accounts made up to

Explore IT Limited company overview

Explore IT Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 04052597. It was incorporated on 14 Aug 2000 and dissolved on 30 Aug 2016 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 93 Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6BL. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Regesta Limited.

Explore IT Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Explore IT Limited at a glance

16 years

Years on the register

5,860 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Wjm, Darron, Gavin, Ian

83

Filings on record

Latest: 30 Aug 2016

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Explore IT Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

62020

Information technology consultancy activities

Allowable expenses for Explore IT Limited

Based on Explore IT Limited's SIC code (62020), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a software & it company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Computers & hardware

Laptops, monitors and devices used for work.

Software subscriptions

Cloud hosting, SaaS tools, licences and domains.

Training & courses

Courses that update skills for your current 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 Explore IT Limited

How much tax does a software & it 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 Explore IT 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 Northamptonshire?

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 Explore IT 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. 30 Aug 2016 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 4 Jul 2016 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Sep 2015

  3. 14 Jun 2016 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  4. 1 Jun 2016 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  5. 22 May 2016 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  6. 28 Mar 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Nicholas Bryan Thomas Scallan as a director on 23 Mar 2016

  7. 8 Feb 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Ian David Winn as a director on 1 Feb 2016

  8. 31 Dec 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Gavin Anthony Peter Lyons as a director on 7 Dec 2015

  9. 3 Nov 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  10. 3 Nov 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Craig Saunderson as a director on 30 Sep 2008

  11. 15 Jun 2015 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Sep 2014

  12. 10 Dec 2014 · DISS40

    Gazette filings brought up to date

  13. 9 Dec 2014 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  14. 3 Dec 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  15. 3 Dec 2014 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Darron Giddens on 5 Jul 2013

  16. 25 Jun 2014 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Sep 2013

  17. 4 Apr 2014 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  18. 6 Mar 2014 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  19. 6 Mar 2014 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  20. 6 Sep 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

Showing the latest 20 of 83 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Explore IT Limited

Explore IT Limited is a UK private limited company based in Northamptonshire, registered at Companies House as company number 04052597 since 14 Aug 2000. Its listed activities include information technology consultancy activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Explore IT Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Explore IT Limited has 83 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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Explore IT Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Explore IT Limited?

Explore IT Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 04052597.

When was Explore IT Limited incorporated?

Explore IT Limited was incorporated on 14 Aug 2000 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Explore IT Limited?

Current officers are Wjm Secretaries Limited (corporate secretary), Darron Giddens (director), Gavin Anthony Peter Lyons (director) and Ian David Winn (director).

What does Explore IT Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 62020 – Information technology consultancy activities.

Where is Explore IT Limited registered?

The registered office address is 93 Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6BL.

Is Explore IT Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 30 Aug 2016.

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