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Companies House · 05010718 Dissolved

Metric Design Limited

Private limited company

Unit D Lyon Road, Denbigh West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1EX

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05010718

Company number

9 Jan 2004

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2008

Last accounts made up to

Metric Design Limited company overview

Metric Design Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 05010718. It was incorporated on 9 Jan 2004 and dissolved on 15 Jun 2010 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Unit D Lyon Road, Denbigh West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1EX. The company has 0 active officers.

Metric Design Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Metric Design Limited at a glance

6 years

Years on the register

2,349 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Andrew, Sarah, Gary

23

Filings on record

Latest: 15 Jun 2010

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Metric Design Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7487

Other business activities

Allowable expenses for Metric Design Limited

Based on Metric Design Limited's SIC code (7487), 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 Metric Design 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 Metric Design 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 Buckinghamshire?

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 Metric Design 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. 15 Jun 2010 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 2 Mar 2010 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  3. 11 Aug 2009 · DISS40

    Gazette filings brought up to date

  4. 10 Aug 2009 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2008

  5. 12 May 2009 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  6. 24 Oct 2008 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2007

  7. 12 Mar 2008 · 363a

    Legacy

  8. 6 Nov 2007 · AAMD

    Accounts amended with made up date

  9. 21 Aug 2007 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2006

  10. 4 Apr 2007 · 288c

    Legacy

  11. 27 Jan 2007 · 363s

    Legacy

  12. 1 Nov 2006 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2005

  13. 19 Jan 2006 · 363s

    Legacy

  14. 19 Jul 2005 · 288a

    Legacy

  15. 20 May 2005 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2004

  16. 20 May 2005 · 225

    Legacy

  17. 14 Apr 2005 · 288a

    Legacy

  18. 22 Feb 2005 · 363s

    Legacy

  19. 26 Oct 2004 · 288b

    Legacy

  20. 21 Oct 2004 · 287

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 23 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Metric Design Limited

Metric Design Limited is a UK private limited company based in Buckinghamshire, registered at Companies House as company number 05010718 since 9 Jan 2004. Its listed activities include other business activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Metric Design Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Metric Design Limited has 23 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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Businesses like Metric Design Limited often use a local accountant for year-end accounts, corporation tax, VAT and payroll. Compare fixed-fee, regulated accountants near Buckinghamshire and get free quotes in minutes.

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Metric Design Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Metric Design Limited?

Metric Design Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05010718.

When was Metric Design Limited incorporated?

Metric Design Limited was incorporated on 9 Jan 2004 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Metric Design Limited?

Current officers are Andrew Philip Gascoigne (director), Sarah Philippa Gascoigne (secretary) and Gary Samuel Kilpatrick (director).

What does Metric Design Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 7487 – Other business activities.

Where is Metric Design Limited registered?

The registered office address is Unit D Lyon Road, Denbigh West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1EX.

Is Metric Design Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 15 Jun 2010.

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