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Companies House · 04063133 Dissolved

Astra Business Company Limited

Private limited company

Chandler House, 7 Ferry Road Office Park, Riversway, Preston, PR2 2YH

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04063133

Company number

31 Aug 2000

Incorporated

0

Active officers

25 Mar 2008

Last accounts made up to

Astra Business Company Limited company overview

Astra Business Company Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 04063133. It was incorporated on 31 Aug 2000 and dissolved on 19 Oct 2010 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Chandler House, 7 Ferry Road Office Park, Riversway, Preston, PR2 2YH. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Grindco 320 Limited.

Astra Business Company Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Astra Business Company Limited at a glance

10 years

Years on the register

3,701 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Jane, Alistair, Hilary

52

Filings on record

Latest: 19 Oct 2010

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Astra Business Company Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7012

Buying & sell own real estate

Allowable expenses for Astra Business Company Limited

Based on Astra Business Company Limited's SIC code (7012), 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 Astra Business Company 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 Astra Business Company 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 Preston?

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 Astra Business Company 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. 19 Oct 2010 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 6 Jul 2010 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 24 Jun 2010 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 11 Feb 2010 · 122

    Legacy

  5. 11 Feb 2010 · MISC

    Miscellaneous

  6. 11 Feb 2010 · SH20

    Legacy

  7. 11 Feb 2010 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  8. 11 Feb 2010 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  9. 15 Oct 2009 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  10. 3 Jul 2009 · 225

    Legacy

  11. 23 Sep 2008 · 363a

    Legacy

  12. 21 Aug 2008 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 25 Mar 2008

  13. 30 Oct 2007 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 25 Mar 2007

  14. 25 Sep 2007 · 363a

    Legacy

  15. 20 Dec 2006 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 25 Mar 2006

  16. 18 Sep 2006 · 363a

    Legacy

  17. 9 Sep 2005 · 363s

    Legacy

  18. 27 Jun 2005 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 25 Mar 2005

  19. 27 Jun 2005 · 288a

    Legacy

  20. 4 Oct 2004 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 25 Mar 2004

Showing the latest 20 of 52 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Astra Business Company Limited

Astra Business Company Limited is a UK private limited company based in Preston, registered at Companies House as company number 04063133 since 31 Aug 2000. Its listed activities include buying & sell own real estate. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Astra Business Company Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Astra Business Company Limited has 52 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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Astra Business Company Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Astra Business Company Limited?

Astra Business Company Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 04063133.

When was Astra Business Company Limited incorporated?

Astra Business Company Limited was incorporated on 31 Aug 2000 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Astra Business Company Limited?

Current officers are Jane Reid (secretary), Alistair Peter Reid (director) and Hilary Jane Reid (director).

What does Astra Business Company Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 7012 – Buying & sell own real estate.

Where is Astra Business Company Limited registered?

The registered office address is Chandler House, 7 Ferry Road Office Park, Riversway, Preston, PR2 2YH.

Is Astra Business Company Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 19 Oct 2010.

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