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Companies House · 05193881 Dissolved

Shire Europe Finance

Private unlimited company

1 Kingdom Street, London, W2 6BD

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05193881

Company number

30 Jul 2004

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2020

Last accounts made up to

Shire Europe Finance company overview

Shire Europe Finance is a private unlimited company registered with company number 05193881. It was incorporated on 30 Jul 2004 and dissolved on 24 Jan 2023 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 1 Kingdom Street, London, W2 6BD. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Shire Europe Finance and 2 other names.

Shire Europe Finance upcoming deadlines

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

Shire Europe Finance at a glance

18 years

Years on the register

6,752 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Takeda, Marc, Peter

113

Filings on record

Latest: 24 Jan 2023

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Shire Europe Finance

Nature of business (SIC codes)

82990

Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Shire Europe Finance

Based on Shire Europe Finance'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 Shire Europe Finance

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 Shire Europe Finance 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 Shire Europe Finance 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. 24 Jan 2023 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 8 Nov 2022 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 28 Oct 2022 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 1 Jul 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 1 Jul 2022 with no updates

  5. 21 Mar 2022 · AP01

    Appointment of Peter Michael Grubin as a director on 1 Mar 2022

  6. 21 Mar 2022 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Kentaro Shirahata as a director on 1 Mar 2022

  7. 27 Oct 2021 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2020

  8. 9 Jul 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 28 Jun 2021 with no updates

  9. 30 Nov 2020 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Kentaro Shirahata as a director on 30 Nov 2020

  10. 30 Nov 2020 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Marc Stuart Page as a director on 30 Nov 2020

  11. 30 Nov 2020 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Nicholas Hugh Meryon Insall as a director on 30 Nov 2020

  12. 30 Nov 2020 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Sarah Lucy Charsley as a director on 30 Nov 2020

  13. 16 Nov 2020 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2019

  14. 2 Jul 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 28 Jun 2020 with no updates

  15. 28 Apr 2020 · CH04

    Change corporate secretary company with change date

  16. 5 Dec 2019 · AUD

    Auditors resignation company

  17. 7 Oct 2019 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2018

  18. 9 Jul 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 28 Jun 2019 with no updates

  19. 6 Mar 2019 · AP01

    Appointment of Mrs Sarah Lucy Charsley as a director on 28 Feb 2019

  20. 6 Mar 2019 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Stephen Philip Williams as a director on 8 Feb 2019

Showing the latest 20 of 113 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Shire Europe Finance

Shire Europe Finance is a UK private unlimited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 05193881 since 30 Jul 2004. 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.

Shire Europe Finance filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Shire Europe Finance has 113 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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Shire Europe Finance – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Shire Europe Finance?

Shire Europe Finance is registered at Companies House under company number 05193881.

When was Shire Europe Finance incorporated?

Shire Europe Finance was incorporated on 30 Jul 2004 as a private unlimited company.

Who are the directors of Shire Europe Finance?

Current officers are Takeda Corporate Services Limited (corporate secretary), Marc Stuart Page (director) and Peter Michael Grubin (director).

What does Shire Europe Finance do?

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

Where is Shire Europe Finance registered?

The registered office address is 1 Kingdom Street, London, W2 6BD.

Is Shire Europe Finance still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 24 Jan 2023.

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