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Companies House · 04081343 Dissolved

Opal Trafford Limited

Private limited company

GRANT THORNTON UK LLP, 4 Hardman Square Spinninfields, Manchester, M3 3EB

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04081343

Company number

2 Oct 2000

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Sep 2012

Last accounts made up to

Opal Trafford Limited company overview

Opal Trafford Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 04081343. It was incorporated on 2 Oct 2000 and dissolved on 24 Jul 2018 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at GRANT THORNTON UK LLP, 4 Hardman Square Spinninfields, Manchester, M3 3EB. The company has 0 active officers.

Opal Trafford Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Opal Trafford Limited at a glance

17 years

Years on the register

6,504 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Craig, Stuart, Gavin, Craig

66

Filings on record

Latest: 24 Jul 2018

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Opal Trafford Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

68320

Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Allowable expenses for Opal Trafford Limited

Based on Opal Trafford Limited's SIC code (68320), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a property & letting company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Repairs & maintenance

Fixing like-for-like wear and tear (not improvements).

Letting agent fees

Management, tenant-finding and inventory costs.

Mortgage interest

Finance costs — a company claims these in full, unlike individuals.

Landlord insurance & certificates

Buildings cover, gas safety and EPC certificates.

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 Opal Trafford Limited

How much tax does a property & letting 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 Opal Trafford 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 Manchester?

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 Opal Trafford 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. 24 Jul 2018 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 24 Apr 2018 · LIQ14

    Liquidation voluntary creditors return of final meeting

  3. 7 Jul 2017 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 1 Jul 2016 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  5. 24 Aug 2015 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  6. 22 Jul 2015 · LIQ MISC

    Liquidation miscellaneous

  7. 2 Jun 2015 · LIQ MISC OC

    Liquidation court order miscellaneous

  8. 2 Jun 2015 · 4.40

    Liquidation voluntary cease to act as liquidator

  9. 15 May 2015 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  10. 17 Jul 2014 · 4.40

    Liquidation voluntary cease to act as liquidator

  11. 17 Jul 2014 · LIQ MISC OC

    Liquidation court order miscellaneous

  12. 11 Apr 2014 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  13. 26 Mar 2014 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  14. 5 Mar 2014 · 2.34B

    Liquidation in administration move to creditors voluntary liquidation

  15. 15 Oct 2013 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  16. 22 Jul 2013 · 2.16B

    Liquidation in administration statement of affairs with form attached

  17. 6 Jun 2013 · 2.23B

    Liquidation in administration result creditors meeting

  18. 17 May 2013 · 2.17B

    Liquidation in administration proposals

  19. 3 Apr 2013 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  20. 25 Mar 2013 · 2.12B

    Liquidation in administration appointment of administrator

Showing the latest 20 of 66 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Opal Trafford Limited

Opal Trafford Limited is a UK private limited company based in Manchester, registered at Companies House as company number 04081343 since 2 Oct 2000. Its listed activities include management of real estate on a fee or contract basis. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Opal Trafford Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Opal Trafford Limited has 66 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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Opal Trafford Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Opal Trafford Limited?

Opal Trafford Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 04081343.

When was Opal Trafford Limited incorporated?

Opal Trafford Limited was incorporated on 2 Oct 2000 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Opal Trafford Limited?

Current officers are Craig Allan Mellor (secretary), Stuart Barrie Wall (director), Gavin Robert Duncan (director) and Craig Allan Mellor (director).

What does Opal Trafford Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 68320 – Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis.

Where is Opal Trafford Limited registered?

The registered office address is GRANT THORNTON UK LLP, 4 Hardman Square Spinninfields, Manchester, M3 3EB.

Is Opal Trafford Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 24 Jul 2018.

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