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Companies House · 04849228 Dissolved

Big Bear Confectionery Limited

Private limited company

38 Barnard Road,, Bowthorpe,, Norwich, NR5 9JP

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04849228

Company number

29 Jul 2003

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2022

Last accounts made up to

Big Bear Confectionery Limited company overview

Big Bear Confectionery Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 04849228. It was incorporated on 29 Jul 2003 and dissolved on 13 Jun 2023 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 38 Barnard Road,, Bowthorpe,, Norwich, NR5 9JP. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Fox's Confectionery Limited and 2 other names.

Big Bear Confectionery Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Big Bear Confectionery Limited at a glance

19 years

Years on the register

7,259 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Katherine, Ashley, Thibaut

191

Filings on record

Latest: 13 Jun 2023

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Big Bear Confectionery Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

10821

Manufacture of cocoa and chocolate confectionery

10822

Manufacture of sugar confectionery

Allowable expenses for Big Bear Confectionery Limited

Based on Big Bear Confectionery Limited's SIC codes (10821, 10822), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a manufacturing company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Raw materials

Materials and components used to make your products.

Machinery & tools

Equipment purchases — often 100% relief via the Annual Investment Allowance.

Workshop costs

Rent, rates, heating and electricity for premises.

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 Big Bear Confectionery Limited

How much tax does a manufacturing 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 Big Bear Confectionery 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 Norwich?

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 Big Bear Confectionery 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. 13 Jun 2023 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 28 Mar 2023 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 21 Mar 2023 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 3 Jan 2023 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Andrew David Driscoll as a director on 31 Dec 2022

  5. 3 Jan 2023 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Thibaut Guy Eissautier as a director on 21 Dec 2022

  6. 29 Dec 2022 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2022

  7. 14 Dec 2022 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  8. 14 Dec 2022 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  9. 14 Dec 2022 · SH20

    Legacy

  10. 14 Dec 2022 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  11. 14 Dec 2022 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  12. 10 Nov 2022 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

  13. 1 Aug 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 29 Jul 2022 with no updates

  14. 11 Jul 2022 · RP04CS01

    Second filing of confirmation statement with made up date

  15. 11 Jul 2022 · SH01

    Allotment of shares on 31 Mar 2020

  16. 14 Dec 2021 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Ashley James Hicks as a director on 6 Dec 2021

  17. 13 Dec 2021 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Andrew David Driscoll as a director on 6 Dec 2021

  18. 13 Dec 2021 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Declan Murphy as a director on 6 Dec 2021

  19. 13 Dec 2021 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Seamus Kearney as a director on 6 Dec 2021

  20. 13 Dec 2021 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Brendan Feeney as a director on 6 Dec 2021

Showing the latest 20 of 191 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Big Bear Confectionery Limited

Big Bear Confectionery Limited is a UK private limited company based in Norwich, registered at Companies House as company number 04849228 since 29 Jul 2003. Its listed activities include manufacture of cocoa and chocolate confectionery, manufacture of sugar confectionery. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Big Bear Confectionery Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Big Bear Confectionery Limited has 191 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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Big Bear Confectionery Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Big Bear Confectionery Limited?

Big Bear Confectionery Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 04849228.

When was Big Bear Confectionery Limited incorporated?

Big Bear Confectionery Limited was incorporated on 29 Jul 2003 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Big Bear Confectionery Limited?

Current officers are Katherine Susan Atkinson (secretary), Ashley James Hicks (director) and Thibaut Guy, Mr. Eissautier (director).

What does Big Bear Confectionery Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 10821 – Manufacture of cocoa and chocolate confectionery; 10822 – Manufacture of sugar confectionery.

Where is Big Bear Confectionery Limited registered?

The registered office address is 38 Barnard Road,, Bowthorpe,, Norwich, NR5 9JP.

Is Big Bear Confectionery Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 13 Jun 2023.

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