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Hardcode Limited

Private limited company

1 Lodge Court Lodge Lane, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5NE

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04729983

Company number

10 Apr 2003

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2007

Last accounts made up to

Hardcode Limited company overview

Hardcode Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 04729983. It was incorporated on 10 Apr 2003 and dissolved on 29 Jun 2010 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 1 Lodge Court Lodge Lane, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5NE. The company has 0 active officers.

Hardcode Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Hardcode Limited at a glance

7 years

Years on the register

2,637 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Susan, Paul

29

Filings on record

Latest: 29 Jun 2010

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Hardcode Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7260

Other computer related activities

Allowable expenses for Hardcode Limited

Based on Hardcode Limited's SIC code (7260), 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 Hardcode 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 Hardcode 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 Colchester?

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 Hardcode 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. 29 Jun 2010 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 16 Mar 2010 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  3. 29 Jun 2009 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2007

  4. 29 Jun 2009 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2006

  5. 5 Jun 2007 · 363s

    Legacy

  6. 20 Mar 2007 · 288a

    Legacy

  7. 20 Mar 2007 · 288b

    Legacy

  8. 11 Jan 2007 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2005

  9. 21 Jun 2006 · 363s

    Legacy

  10. 21 Jun 2006 · 363(288)

    Legacy

  11. 21 Jun 2006 · 288a

    Legacy

  12. 2 Nov 2005 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2004

  13. 12 Apr 2005 · 363s

    Legacy

  14. 8 Feb 2005 · MA

    Memorandum articles

  15. 8 Feb 2005 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  16. 28 Jun 2004 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2003

  17. 11 May 2004 · 363s

    Legacy

  18. 11 May 2004 · 363(287)

    Legacy

  19. 1 Jun 2003 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  20. 1 Jun 2003 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

Showing the latest 20 of 29 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Hardcode Limited

Hardcode Limited is a UK private limited company based in Colchester, registered at Companies House as company number 04729983 since 10 Apr 2003. Its listed activities include other computer related activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Hardcode Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Hardcode Limited has 29 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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Hardcode Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Hardcode Limited?

Hardcode Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 04729983.

When was Hardcode Limited incorporated?

Hardcode Limited was incorporated on 10 Apr 2003 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Hardcode Limited?

Current officers are Susan Helen Skingle (secretary) and Paul Skingle (director).

What does Hardcode Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 7260 – Other computer related activities.

Where is Hardcode Limited registered?

The registered office address is 1 Lodge Court Lodge Lane, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5NE.

Is Hardcode Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 29 Jun 2010.

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