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Companies House · 04366815 Dissolved

Way Ahead Finance Limited

Private limited company

17 Slingsby Place, London, WC2E 9AB

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04366815

Company number

5 Feb 2002

Incorporated

0

Active officers

1 Jul 2012

Last accounts made up to

Way Ahead Finance Limited company overview

Way Ahead Finance Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 04366815. It was incorporated on 5 Feb 2002 and dissolved on 17 Jun 2014 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 17 Slingsby Place, London, WC2E 9AB. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Leasemetro Investments Limited and 1 other name.

Way Ahead Finance Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Way Ahead Finance Limited at a glance

12 years

Years on the register

4,515 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Bishu, Bishu, Mark, Jonathan

83

Filings on record

Latest: 17 Jun 2014

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Way Ahead Finance Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

70221

Financial management

Allowable expenses for Way Ahead Finance Limited

Based on Way Ahead Finance Limited's SIC code (70221), 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 Way Ahead Finance 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 Way Ahead Finance 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 Way Ahead Finance 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. 17 Jun 2014 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 4 Mar 2014 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 21 Feb 2014 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 30 May 2013 · CH03

    Change person secretary company with change date

  5. 30 May 2013 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Bishu Debabrata Chakraborty on 30 May 2013

  6. 30 May 2013 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Jonathan Hull on 30 May 2013

  7. 30 May 2013 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Mark Gregory Wordsworth on 30 May 2013

  8. 10 Apr 2013 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  9. 27 Mar 2013 · MG02

    Legacy

  10. 12 Mar 2013 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  11. 6 Feb 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date

  12. 2 Jan 2013 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 1 Jul 2012

  13. 18 Dec 2012 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Barnaby William Wragg on 11 Dec 2012

  14. 30 Oct 2012 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  15. 30 Oct 2012 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  16. 6 Feb 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 30 Dec 2011 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 3 Jul 2011

  18. 5 Jul 2011 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  19. 5 Jul 2011 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  20. 22 Feb 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

Showing the latest 20 of 83 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Way Ahead Finance Limited

Way Ahead Finance Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 04366815 since 5 Feb 2002. Its listed activities include financial management. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Way Ahead Finance Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Way Ahead Finance Limited has 83 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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Way Ahead Finance Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Way Ahead Finance Limited?

Way Ahead Finance Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 04366815.

When was Way Ahead Finance Limited incorporated?

Way Ahead Finance Limited was incorporated on 5 Feb 2002 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Way Ahead Finance Limited?

Current officers are Bishu Debabrata Chakraborty (secretary), Bishu Debabrata Chakraborty (director), Mark Gregory Wordsworth (director) and Jonathan Hull (director).

What does Way Ahead Finance Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 70221 – Financial management.

Where is Way Ahead Finance Limited registered?

The registered office address is 17 Slingsby Place, London, WC2E 9AB.

Is Way Ahead Finance Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 17 Jun 2014.

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