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Companies House · 04143266 Dissolved

Opal City Living Limited

Private limited company

2 St Peters Square, Manchester, M2 3EY

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04143266

Company number

18 Jan 2001

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Sep 2012

Last accounts made up to

Opal City Living Limited company overview

Opal City Living Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 04143266. It was incorporated on 18 Jan 2001 and dissolved on 20 Feb 2020 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 2 St Peters Square, Manchester, M2 3EY. The company has 0 active officers.

Opal City Living Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Opal City Living Limited at a glance

19 years

Years on the register

6,972 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Craig, Stuart, Gavin, Craig

73

Filings on record

Latest: 20 Feb 2020

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Opal City Living Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

68201

Renting and operating of Housing Association real estate

Allowable expenses for Opal City Living Limited

Based on Opal City Living Limited's SIC code (68201), 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 City Living 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 City Living 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 City Living 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. 20 Feb 2020 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 20 Nov 2019 · WU15

    Liquidation compulsory return final meeting

  3. 22 Aug 2019 · WU07

    Liquidation compulsory winding up progress report

  4. 2 Sep 2018 · WU07

    Liquidation compulsory winding up progress report

  5. 26 Sep 2017 · WU07

    Liquidation compulsory winding up progress report

  6. 10 Aug 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 10 Aug 2017

  7. 24 Oct 2016 · LIQ MISC

    Liquidation miscellaneous

  8. 5 May 2016 · LIQ MISC

    Liquidation miscellaneous

  9. 7 May 2015 · LIQ MISC

    Liquidation miscellaneous

  10. 1 Apr 2014 · 4.31

    Liquidation compulsory appointment liquidator

  11. 1 Apr 2014 · COCOMP

    Liquidation compulsory winding up order

  12. 28 Mar 2014 · COCOMP

    Liquidation compulsory winding up order

  13. 14 Mar 2014 · 2.33B

    Liquidation in administration court order ending administration

  14. 5 Mar 2014 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  15. 10 Oct 2013 · 2.24B

    Liquidation in administration progress report with brought down date

  16. 28 May 2013 · F2.18

    Liquidation administration notice deemed approval of proposals

  17. 13 May 2013 · 2.17B

    Liquidation in administration proposals

  18. 13 May 2013 · 2.16B

    Liquidation in administration statement of affairs with form attached

  19. 18 Mar 2013 · 2.12B

    Liquidation in administration appointment of administrator

  20. 18 Mar 2013 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

Showing the latest 20 of 73 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Opal City Living Limited

Opal City Living Limited is a UK private limited company based in Manchester, registered at Companies House as company number 04143266 since 18 Jan 2001. Its listed activities include renting and operating of housing association real estate. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Opal City Living Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Opal City Living Limited has 73 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 City Living Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Opal City Living Limited?

Opal City Living Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 04143266.

When was Opal City Living Limited incorporated?

Opal City Living Limited was incorporated on 18 Jan 2001 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Opal City Living Limited?

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

What does Opal City Living Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 68201 – Renting and operating of Housing Association real estate.

Where is Opal City Living Limited registered?

The registered office address is 2 St Peters Square, Manchester, M2 3EY.

Is Opal City Living Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 20 Feb 2020.

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