<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap" />
Companies House · 05258182 Dissolved

Explore Living South East Limited

Private limited company

Bridge Place Anchor Boulevard, Admirals Park Crossways, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6SN

Find an accountant View on Companies House

05258182

Company number

13 Oct 2004

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2018

Last accounts made up to

Explore Living South East Limited company overview

Explore Living South East Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 05258182. It was incorporated on 13 Oct 2004 and dissolved on 16 Jul 2019 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Bridge Place Anchor Boulevard, Admirals Park Crossways, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6SN. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Explore Lifestyle Limited and 1 other name.

Explore Living South East Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Explore Living South East Limited at a glance

14 years

Years on the register

5,389 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Robert, Alexander

96

Filings on record

Latest: 3 Nov 2020

—

Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Explore Living South East Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

41100

Development of building projects

Allowable expenses for Explore Living South East Limited

Based on Explore Living South East Limited's SIC code (41100), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a property & letting company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Repairs & maintenance

Fixing like-for-like wear and tear (not improvements).

Letting agent fees

Management, tenant-finding and inventory costs.

Mortgage interest

Finance costs — a company claims these in full, unlike individuals.

Landlord insurance & certificates

Buildings cover, gas safety and EPC certificates.

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 Explore Living South East Limited

How much tax does a property & letting 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 Explore Living South East 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 Kent?

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 Explore Living South East 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. 3 Nov 2020 · BONA

    Bona vacantia company

  2. 16 Jul 2019 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  3. 30 Apr 2019 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  4. 24 Apr 2019 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  5. 17 Apr 2019 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  6. 20 Feb 2019 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2018

  7. 16 Nov 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 16 Nov 2018 with updates

  8. 8 Mar 2018 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2017

  9. 3 Nov 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 3 Nov 2017 with updates

  10. 30 Jun 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Ceri Richards as a director on 31 May 2017

  11. 30 Jun 2017 · AP01

    Appointment of Alexander Stewart Mcintyre as a director on 31 May 2017

  12. 30 Jun 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Raymond Gabriel O'rourke as a director on 31 May 2017

  13. 6 Jan 2017 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2016

  14. 28 Oct 2016 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 27 Oct 2016 with updates

  15. 28 Sep 2016 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Raymond Gabriel O'rourke on 31 Mar 2016

  16. 13 Jul 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Callum Mitchell Tuckett as a director on 1 Jul 2016

  17. 4 May 2016 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  18. 22 Apr 2016 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2015

  19. 2 Dec 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of John Alistair Inglis as a director on 30 Nov 2015

  20. 22 Oct 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

Showing the latest 20 of 96 filings. See the full history on Companies House

Accounting services for Explore Living South East Limited

More about Explore Living South East Limited

About Explore Living South East Limited

Explore Living South East Limited is a UK private limited company based in Kent, registered at Companies House as company number 05258182 since 13 Oct 2004. Its listed activities include development of building projects. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Explore Living South East Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Explore Living South East Limited has 96 filings on record. Keeping on top of these deadlines avoids automatic penalties from Companies House and HMRC, which start at £150 for late accounts.

Looking for an accountant in Kent?

Businesses like Explore Living South East Limited often use a local accountant for year-end accounts, corporation tax, VAT and payroll. Compare fixed-fee, regulated accountants near Kent and get free quotes in minutes.

This page shows public information from Companies House. Director of Explore Living South East Limited?

Explore Living South East Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Explore Living South East Limited?

Explore Living South East Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05258182.

When was Explore Living South East Limited incorporated?

Explore Living South East Limited was incorporated on 13 Oct 2004 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Explore Living South East Limited?

Current officers are Robert Edward Turner (secretary) and Alexander Stewart Mcintyre (director).

What does Explore Living South East Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 41100 – Development of building projects.

Where is Explore Living South East Limited registered?

The registered office address is Bridge Place Anchor Boulevard, Admirals Park Crossways, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6SN.

Is Explore Living South East Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was bona vacantia company on 3 Nov 2020.

About Accounting Firms

Built by chartered accountants

ICAEW & ACCA-operated since 2019

26,000+ UK firms listed

Largest UK accountancy directory

Verified regulated firms only

ICAEW · ACCA · CIOT · AAT · ICB

Thousands of verified reviews

Google · Trustpilot · TrustIndex & more

Free to browse

No signup · No broker fees · Direct contact

Firms independently reviewed on:★★★★★Google Reviews★★★★★Trustpilot★★★★★TrustIndex★★★★★FreeIndex★★★★★Yell.com★★★★★VouchedFor

AccountingFirms.co.uk is the UK's dedicated accountant comparison website, helping individuals, sole traders, landlords, startups, and SMEs instantly compare accountancy and tax fees from trusted UK accounting firms.

Find and connect with qualified accountants, tax advisers, bookkeepers, and business advisers using advanced search filters, verified profiles, and genuine reviews aggregated from Google, Trustpilot, Yelp, and other trusted platforms.

Over 26,000+ UK Accountants in One Place

Explore the UK's largest independent directory of accountants regulated by professional bodies including ICAEW, ACCA, AAT, CIMA, CIPFA, AIA, IFA, and other recognised UK accountancy bodies.

Affordable Online Accounting Services

Buy fixed-fee accounting packages online with confidence. Services are delivered by experienced UK-qualified accountants and tax advisers, covering:

A Marketplace for Accountants

For accounting firms, AccountingFirms.co.uk is more than a directory. It's a powerful lead generation platform, accountant marketplace, and business growth hub, helping practices attract new clients, increase online visibility, generate qualified leads, and win more accounting and taxation work across the UK.