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Shanks Investments

Private unlimited company

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

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05315714

Company number

17 Dec 2004

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2015

Last accounts made up to

Shanks Investments company overview

Shanks Investments is a private unlimited company registered with company number 05315714. It was incorporated on 17 Dec 2004 and dissolved on 8 Feb 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. It was previously called Lawnrate Limited.

Shanks Investments upcoming deadlines

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

Shanks Investments at a glance

13 years

Years on the register

4,801 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Philip, Philip, David

89

Filings on record

Latest: 8 Feb 2018

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Shanks Investments

Nature of business (SIC codes)

96090

Other service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Shanks Investments

Based on Shanks Investments's SIC code (96090), 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 Shanks Investments

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 Shanks Investments 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 Shanks Investments 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. 8 Feb 2018 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 8 Nov 2017 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 27 Jul 2017 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  4. 27 Jul 2017 · LIQ10

    Liquidation voluntary removal of liquidator by court

  5. 17 Jan 2017 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  6. 6 Jan 2017 · AD03

    Move registers to sail company with new address

  7. 6 Jan 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 6 Jan 2017

  8. 6 Jan 2017 · AD02

    Change sail address company with new address

  9. 3 Jan 2017 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  10. 3 Jan 2017 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  11. 1 Nov 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Philip Bernard Griffin-Smith as a director on 1 Nov 2016

  12. 1 Nov 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr David Gibson Orr as a director on 1 Nov 2016

  13. 1 Nov 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Toby Richard Woolrych as a director on 1 Nov 2016

  14. 1 Nov 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Peter George Dilnot as a director on 1 Nov 2016

  15. 18 Dec 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  16. 14 Jul 2015 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2015

  17. 17 Dec 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  18. 26 Sep 2014 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2014

  19. 27 Dec 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  20. 5 Jul 2013 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2013

Showing the latest 20 of 89 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Shanks Investments

Shanks Investments is a UK private unlimited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 05315714 since 17 Dec 2004. Its listed activities include other 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.

Shanks Investments filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Shanks Investments has 89 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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Shanks Investments – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Shanks Investments?

Shanks Investments is registered at Companies House under company number 05315714.

When was Shanks Investments incorporated?

Shanks Investments was incorporated on 17 Dec 2004 as a private unlimited company.

Who are the directors of Shanks Investments?

Current officers are Philip Bernard Griffin-Smith (secretary), Philip Bernard Griffin-Smith (director) and David Gibson Orr (director).

What does Shanks Investments do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 96090 – Other service activities not elsewhere classified.

Where is Shanks Investments registered?

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

Is Shanks Investments still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 8 Feb 2018.

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