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Ashtead Holdings Limited

Private limited company

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

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04895881

Company number

11 Sep 2003

Incorporated

1

Active officers

30 Apr 2025

Last accounts made up to

Ashtead Holdings Limited company overview

Ashtead Holdings Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 04895881. It was incorporated on 11 Sep 2003 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF. The company has 1 active officer. It was previously called Ashtead Holdings Public Limited Company and 1 other name.

Ashtead Holdings Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 31 Jan 2027

78 days

Confirmation statement

Due 5 Nov 2027

356 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 31 Jan 2027

78 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.

Ashtead Holdings Limited at a glance

23 years

Trading age

8,465 days since incorporation

1

Active officers

Brendan

178

Filings on record

Latest: 12 Nov 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Ashtead Holdings Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

82990

Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Ashtead Holdings Limited

Based on Ashtead Holdings 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 Ashtead Holdings 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 Ashtead Holdings 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 Ashtead Holdings 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. 12 Nov 2026 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

  2. 6 Nov 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 22 Oct 2026 with updates

  3. 20 Oct 2026 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 20 Oct 2026

  4. 27 Aug 2026 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Alan Fraser Porter as a secretary on 31 Jul 2026

  5. 17 Aug 2026 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  6. 14 Aug 2026 · RP01SH01

    Legacy

  7. 15 Jul 2026 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  8. 15 Jul 2026 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  9. 15 Jul 2026 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  10. 15 Jul 2026 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  11. 15 Jul 2026 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  12. 15 Jul 2026 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  13. 9 Apr 2026 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

  14. 21 Mar 2026 · SH01

    Allotment of shares on 10 Mar 2026

  15. 21 Mar 2026 · MA

    Memorandum articles

  16. 21 Mar 2026 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  17. 11 Mar 2026 · SH20

    Legacy

  18. 11 Mar 2026 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  19. 11 Mar 2026 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  20. 11 Mar 2026 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

Showing the latest 20 of 178 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Ashtead Holdings Limited

Ashtead Holdings Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 04895881 since 11 Sep 2003. 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.

Ashtead Holdings Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Ashtead Holdings Limited has 178 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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Ashtead Holdings Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Ashtead Holdings Limited?

Ashtead Holdings Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 04895881.

When was Ashtead Holdings Limited incorporated?

Ashtead Holdings Limited was incorporated on 11 Sep 2003 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Ashtead Holdings Limited?

Current officers are Brendan Christopher Horgan (director).

What does Ashtead Holdings Limited do?

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

Where is Ashtead Holdings Limited registered?

The registered office address is 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF.

Is Ashtead Holdings Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was change to a person with significant control on 12 Nov 2026.

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