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Companies House · 05161321 Dissolved

Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited

Private company limited by guarantee

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

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05161321

Company number

23 Jun 2004

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2014

Last accounts made up to

Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited company overview

Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 05161321. It was incorporated on 23 Jun 2004 and dissolved on 17 Jan 2018 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF. The company has 0 active officers.

Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited at a glance

13 years

Years on the register

4,956 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Stephen, Anupam, Stephen

109

Filings on record

Latest: 17 Jan 2018

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

70100

Activities of head offices

Allowable expenses for Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited

Based on Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited's SIC code (70100), 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 Benchmark Investment Portfolio 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 Benchmark Investment Portfolio 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 Benchmark Investment Portfolio 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. 17 Jan 2018 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 17 Oct 2017 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 10 Aug 2017 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 1 Aug 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Damien Ivo Karlov as a director on 28 Jul 2017

  5. 22 Nov 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  6. 25 Jul 2016 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 25 Jul 2016

  7. 25 Jul 2016 · AD03

    Move registers to sail company with new address

  8. 25 Jul 2016 · AD02

    Change sail address company with new address

  9. 19 Jul 2016 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  10. 19 Jul 2016 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  11. 19 Jul 2016 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  12. 18 Dec 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Panayot Kostadinov Vasilev as a director on 18 Dec 2015

  13. 11 Dec 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Stephen Roy Slocombe as a director on 11 Dec 2015

  14. 13 Nov 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Matthew Neville Bowden as a director on 13 Nov 2015

  15. 3 Nov 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Damien Ivo Karlov as a director on 2 Nov 2015

  16. 21 Jul 2015 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2014

  17. 6 Jul 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  18. 1 May 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Anupam Manchanda as a director on 1 May 2015

  19. 4 Jul 2014 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2013

  20. 30 Jun 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

Showing the latest 20 of 109 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited

Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 05161321 since 23 Jun 2004. Its listed activities include activities of head offices. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited has 109 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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Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited?

Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05161321.

When was Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited incorporated?

Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited was incorporated on 23 Jun 2004 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited?

Current officers are Stephen Roy Slocombe (secretary), Anupam Manchanda (director) and Stephen Roy Slocombe (director).

What does Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 70100 – Activities of head offices.

Where is Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited registered?

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

Is Benchmark Investment Portfolio Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 17 Jan 2018.

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