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Archant Limited

Private limited company

2nd Floor 45 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2RT

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04126997

Company number

18 Dec 2000

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2018

Last accounts made up to

Archant Limited company overview

Archant Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 04126997. It was incorporated on 18 Dec 2000 and dissolved on 30 Nov 2022 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 2nd Floor 45 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2RT. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Legislator 1512 Limited.

Archant Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Archant Limited at a glance

21 years

Years on the register

8,017 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Tara

255

Filings on record

Latest: 30 Nov 2022

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Archant Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

70100

Activities of head offices

Allowable expenses for Archant Limited

Based on Archant Limited's SIC code (70100), 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 Archant 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 Archant 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 Birmingham?

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 Archant 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 Nov 2022 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 31 Aug 2022 · AM10

    Liquidation in administration progress report

  3. 31 Aug 2022 · AM23

    Liquidation in administration move to dissolution

  4. 4 Apr 2022 · AM10

    Liquidation in administration progress report

  5. 27 Jan 2022 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 27 Jan 2022

  6. 29 Sep 2021 · AM10

    Liquidation in administration progress report

  7. 14 Aug 2021 · AM19

    Liquidation in administration extension of period

  8. 3 Apr 2021 · AM10

    Liquidation in administration progress report

  9. 23 Dec 2020 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Simon Tristan Bax as a director on 9 Dec 2020

  10. 6 Nov 2020 · AM06

    Liquidation administration notice deemed approval of proposals

  11. 19 Oct 2020 · AM03

    Liquidation in administration proposals

  12. 19 Oct 2020 · AM02

    Liquidation in administration statement of affairs with form attached

  13. 6 Oct 2020 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 6 Oct 2020

  14. 24 Sep 2020 · AM01

    Liquidation in administration appointment of administrator

  15. 11 Sep 2020 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Alison Jane Hastings as a director on 3 Sep 2020

  16. 3 Sep 2020 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of David John Mcleavy Hill as a director on 3 Sep 2020

  17. 31 Jul 2020 · MA

    Memorandum articles

  18. 31 Jul 2020 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  19. 1 Jul 2020 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Tara Cross as a director on 30 Jun 2020

  20. 4 May 2020 · AP01

    Appointment of Miss Tara Cross as a director on 30 Apr 2020

Showing the latest 20 of 255 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Archant Limited

Archant Limited is a UK private limited company based in Birmingham, registered at Companies House as company number 04126997 since 18 Dec 2000. Its listed activities include activities of head offices. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Archant Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Archant Limited has 255 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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Archant Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Archant Limited?

Archant Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 04126997.

When was Archant Limited incorporated?

Archant Limited was incorporated on 18 Dec 2000 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Archant Limited?

Current officers are Tara Cross (secretary).

What does Archant Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 70100 – Activities of head offices.

Where is Archant Limited registered?

The registered office address is 2nd Floor 45 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2RT.

Is Archant Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 30 Nov 2022.

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