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Companies House · 04056870 In liquidation

European Opportunities Trust PLC

Public limited company

ERNST & YOUNG LLP, 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

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04056870

Company number

16 Aug 2000

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 May 2025

Last accounts made up to

European Opportunities Trust PLC company overview

European Opportunities Trust PLC is a public limited company registered with company number 04056870. It was incorporated on 16 Aug 2000 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at ERNST & YOUNG LLP, 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Jupiter European Opportunities Trust PLC.

European Opportunities Trust PLC upcoming deadlines

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

European Opportunities Trust PLC at a glance

26 years

Trading age

9,583 days since incorporation

0

Active officers

None listed

470

Filings on record

Latest: 22 Aug 2026

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of European Opportunities Trust PLC

Nature of business (SIC codes)

64301

Activities of investment trusts

Allowable expenses for European Opportunities Trust PLC

Based on European Opportunities Trust PLC's SIC code (64301), 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 European Opportunities Trust PLC

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 European Opportunities Trust PLC 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 European Opportunities Trust PLC 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. 22 Aug 2026 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 22 Aug 2026

  2. 22 Aug 2026 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  3. 22 Aug 2026 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  4. 22 Aug 2026 · LIQ01

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  5. 21 Aug 2026 · AD03

    Move registers to sail company with new address

  6. 14 Aug 2026 · MA

    Memorandum articles

  7. 13 Aug 2026 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  8. 11 Aug 2026 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Juniper Partners Limited as a secretary on 8 Aug 2026

  9. 10 Aug 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Manisha Shukla as a director on 8 Aug 2026

  10. 10 Aug 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Neeta Patel as a director on 8 Aug 2026

  11. 10 Aug 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Jeroen Karel Huysinga as a director on 8 Aug 2026

  12. 10 Aug 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Matthew Frederick Dobbs as a director on 8 Aug 2026

  13. 10 Aug 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Sharon Mary Brown as a director on 8 Aug 2026

  14. 31 Jul 2026 · ANNOTATION

  15. 31 Jul 2026 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  16. 31 Jul 2026 · ANNOTATION

  17. 31 Jul 2026 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  18. 14 Jul 2026 · MR05

    Mortgage charge whole release with charge number

  19. 6 Jun 2026 · ANNOTATION

  20. 6 Jun 2026 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

Showing the latest 20 of 470 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About European Opportunities Trust PLC

European Opportunities Trust PLC is a UK public limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 04056870 since 16 Aug 2000. Its listed activities include activities of investment trusts. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

European Opportunities Trust PLC filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. European Opportunities Trust PLC has 470 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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European Opportunities Trust PLC – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of European Opportunities Trust PLC?

European Opportunities Trust PLC is registered at Companies House under company number 04056870.

When was European Opportunities Trust PLC incorporated?

European Opportunities Trust PLC was incorporated on 16 Aug 2000 as a public limited company.

Who are the directors of European Opportunities Trust PLC?

European Opportunities Trust PLC has no current officers on the Companies House register.

What does European Opportunities Trust PLC do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 64301 – Activities of investment trusts.

Where is European Opportunities Trust PLC registered?

The registered office address is ERNST & YOUNG LLP, 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF.

Is European Opportunities Trust PLC still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is in liquidation. Its most recent filing was registered office address changed on 22 Aug 2026 on 22 Aug 2026.

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