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Companies House · 04542618 Active

Cobco (494) Limited

Private limited company

Sceptre House, Sceptre Way, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6AW

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04542618

Company number

23 Sep 2002

Incorporated

2

Active officers

31 Dec 2025

Last accounts made up to

Cobco (494) Limited company overview

Cobco (494) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 04542618. It was incorporated on 23 Sep 2002 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at Sceptre House, Sceptre Way, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6AW. The company has 2 active officers.

Cobco (494) Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 30 Sep 2027

323 days

Confirmation statement

Due 29 Jun 2027

230 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Oct 2027

324 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.

Cobco (494) Limited at a glance

24 years

Trading age

8,815 days since incorporation

2

Active officers

Jeremy, Lesley

83

Filings on record

Latest: 14 Sep 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Cobco (494) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

64209

Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Cobco (494) Limited

Based on Cobco (494) Limited's SIC code (64209), 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 Cobco (494) 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 Cobco (494) 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 Preston?

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 Cobco (494) 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. 14 Sep 2026 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025

  2. 15 Jul 2026 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Deborah Jane Rawlinson as a secretary on 30 Jun 2026

  3. 23 Jun 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 15 Jun 2026 with no updates

  4. 10 Sep 2025 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2024

  5. 17 Jun 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 15 Jun 2025 with no updates

  6. 13 Sep 2024 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2023

  7. 19 Jun 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 15 Jun 2024 with no updates

  8. 2 Oct 2023 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2022

  9. 20 Jun 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 15 Jun 2023 with no updates

  10. 30 Jan 2023 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Lesley Alison Mcgregor as a director on 25 Jan 2023

  11. 30 Jan 2023 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of James Eager as a director on 25 Jan 2023

  12. 28 Sep 2022 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2021

  13. 16 Jun 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 15 Jun 2022 with updates

  14. 16 Jun 2022 · PSC02

    Notification of a person with significant control

  15. 16 Jun 2022 · PSC07

    Cessation of a person with significant control

  16. 1 Oct 2021 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2020

  17. 27 Sep 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 23 Sep 2021 with no updates

  18. 7 Dec 2020 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr James Eager as a director on 7 Dec 2020

  19. 7 Dec 2020 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of John Howard Wilson as a director on 7 Dec 2020

  20. 2 Oct 2020 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2019

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

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About Cobco (494) Limited

Cobco (494) Limited is a UK private limited company based in Preston, registered at Companies House as company number 04542618 since 23 Sep 2002. Its listed activities include activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Cobco (494) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Cobco (494) 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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Cobco (494) Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Cobco (494) Limited?

Cobco (494) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 04542618.

When was Cobco (494) Limited incorporated?

Cobco (494) Limited was incorporated on 23 Sep 2002 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Cobco (494) Limited?

Current officers are Jeremy Peter Hartley (director) and Lesley Alison Mcgregor (director).

What does Cobco (494) Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 64209 – Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified.

Where is Cobco (494) Limited registered?

The registered office address is Sceptre House, Sceptre Way, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6AW.

Is Cobco (494) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025 on 14 Sep 2026.

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