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Policy Exchange Limited

Private company limited by guarantee

Acre House, 11/15 William Road, London, NW1 3ER

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04297905

Company number

3 Oct 2001

Incorporated

12

Active officers

30 Sep 2025

Last accounts made up to

Policy Exchange Limited company overview

Policy Exchange Limited is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 04297905. It was incorporated on 3 Oct 2001 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at Acre House, 11/15 William Road, London, NW1 3ER. The company has 12 active officers. It was previously called Xchange Ideas Limited and 1 other name.

Policy Exchange Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 30 Jun 2027

228 days

Confirmation statement

Due 17 Oct 2027

337 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Jul 2027

229 days

Dates are the ones Companies House holds for this company. Late accounts trigger automatic Companies House penalties starting at £150, and HMRC charges interest on late corporation tax.

Policy Exchange Limited at a glance

25 years

Trading age

9,173 days since incorporation

12

Active officers

Andrew, Greta, Andrew, Alexander

218

Filings on record

Latest: 15 Oct 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Policy Exchange Limited

Former officers

34 more officers are on the register. See all on Companies House

Nature of business (SIC codes)

82990

Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Policy Exchange Limited

Based on Policy Exchange Limited's SIC code (82990), 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 Policy Exchange Limited

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 Policy Exchange 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 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 Policy Exchange 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. 15 Oct 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 3 Oct 2026 with no updates

  2. 14 Sep 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Professor Greta Joyce Jones on 4 Aug 2025

  3. 14 Jul 2026 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Sep 2025

  4. 28 May 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Nigel Stewart Wright as a director on 29 Sep 2025

  5. 13 Oct 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 3 Oct 2025 with no updates

  6. 11 Aug 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Charlotte Amanda Emily Metcalf as a director on 5 Jun 2025

  7. 11 Aug 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Andrew Eric Law as a director on 22 Apr 2025

  8. 7 Jul 2025 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Sep 2024

  9. 13 Feb 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Ommasalma Shah as a director on 30 Jan 2025

  10. 29 Oct 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 3 Oct 2024 with no updates

  11. 29 Oct 2024 · PSC04

    Change to a person with significant control

  12. 29 Oct 2024 · CH01

    Director's details changed for The Hon. Alexander John Gosse Downer on 2 Oct 2024

  13. 27 Jun 2024 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Sep 2023

  14. 13 Jun 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Pamela Margaret Dow as a director on 20 May 2024

  15. 3 Jun 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Robert Rosenkranz as a director on 29 Aug 2023

  16. 11 Oct 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 3 Oct 2023 with no updates

  17. 17 Aug 2023 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Roger Gerard Orf as a director on 16 Mar 2023

  18. 16 Aug 2023 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Peter Anthony Wall as a director on 16 Mar 2023

  19. 16 Aug 2023 · AP01

    Appointment of Lord Karan Faridoon Bilimoria as a director on 22 Jun 2022

  20. 16 Aug 2023 · AP01

    Appointment of Daniel Lawrence Posen as a director on 29 Jun 2023

Showing the latest 20 of 218 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Policy Exchange Limited

Policy Exchange Limited is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 04297905 since 3 Oct 2001. Its listed activities include other business support service activities not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Policy Exchange Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Policy Exchange Limited has 218 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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Policy Exchange Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Policy Exchange Limited?

Policy Exchange Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 04297905.

When was Policy Exchange Limited incorporated?

Policy Exchange Limited was incorporated on 3 Oct 2001 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of Policy Exchange Limited?

Current officers are Andrew Roberts (director), Greta Joyce, Professor Jones (director), Andrew Simon, Lord Feldman (director), Alexander John Gosse, The Hon. Downer (director), Patricia Anne, Dame Hodgson (director), David Winton Harding (director) and 6 more.

What does Policy Exchange Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 82990 – Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified.

Where is Policy Exchange Limited registered?

The registered office address is Acre House, 11/15 William Road, London, NW1 3ER.

Is Policy Exchange Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was confirmation statement made on 3 Oct 2026 with no updates on 15 Oct 2026.

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