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Companies House · 05277247 Dissolved

Besso Transportation Limited

Private limited company

2 Minster Court, Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7PD

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05277247

Company number

3 Nov 2004

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2023

Last accounts made up to

Besso Transportation Limited company overview

Besso Transportation Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 05277247. It was incorporated on 3 Nov 2004 and dissolved on 12 Aug 2025 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 2 Minster Court, Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7PD. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Crescent Underwriting Agencies Ltd.

Besso Transportation Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Besso Transportation Limited at a glance

20 years

Years on the register

7,587 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Ardonagh, Andrew, Scott

117

Filings on record

Latest: 12 Aug 2025

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Besso Transportation Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

65120

Non-life insurance

Allowable expenses for Besso Transportation Limited

Based on Besso Transportation Limited's SIC code (65120), 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 Besso Transportation 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 Besso Transportation 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 Besso Transportation 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 Aug 2025 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 17 Jun 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Scott Stewart Kennedy as a director on 12 Jun 2025

  3. 17 Jun 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Scott William Hough as a director on 13 Jun 2025

  4. 27 May 2025 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  5. 15 May 2025 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  6. 27 Jan 2025 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  7. 27 Jan 2025 · SH20

    Legacy

  8. 27 Jan 2025 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  9. 27 Jan 2025 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  10. 18 Nov 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 3 Nov 2024 with no updates

  11. 21 Sep 2024 · AA

    Audit exemption subsiduary accounts made up to 31 Dec 2023

  12. 21 Sep 2024 · PARENT_ACC

    Legacy

  13. 21 Sep 2024 · GUARANTEE2

    Legacy

  14. 21 Sep 2024 · AGREEMENT2

    Legacy

  15. 19 Mar 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Andrew David Wallin as a director on 14 Mar 2024

  16. 19 Mar 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Antonios Erotocritou as a director on 14 Mar 2024

  17. 15 Nov 2023 · AA

    Audit exemption subsiduary accounts made up to 31 Dec 2022

  18. 15 Nov 2023 · PARENT_ACC

    Legacy

  19. 9 Nov 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 3 Nov 2023 with no updates

  20. 12 Oct 2023 · GUARANTEE2

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 117 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Besso Transportation Limited

Besso Transportation Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 05277247 since 3 Nov 2004. Its listed activities include non-life insurance. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Besso Transportation Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Besso Transportation Limited has 117 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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Besso Transportation Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Besso Transportation Limited?

Besso Transportation Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05277247.

When was Besso Transportation Limited incorporated?

Besso Transportation Limited was incorporated on 3 Nov 2004 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Besso Transportation Limited?

Current officers are Ardonagh Corporate Secretary Limited (corporate secretary), Andrew David Wallin (director) and Scott Stewart Kennedy (director).

What does Besso Transportation Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 65120 – Non-life insurance.

Where is Besso Transportation Limited registered?

The registered office address is 2 Minster Court, Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7PD.

Is Besso Transportation Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 12 Aug 2025.

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