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Companies House · 05338120 Dissolved

Quercus Books Limited

Private limited company

Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DZ

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05338120

Company number

20 Jan 2005

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2020

Last accounts made up to

Quercus Books Limited company overview

Quercus Books Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 05338120. It was incorporated on 20 Jan 2005 and dissolved on 30 Aug 2022 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DZ. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Quercus Publishing Limited.

Quercus Books Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Quercus Books Limited at a glance

17 years

Years on the register

6,431 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Pierre, Pierre

94

Filings on record

Latest: 30 Aug 2022

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Quercus Books Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

58110

Book publishing

Allowable expenses for Quercus Books Limited

Based on Quercus Books Limited's SIC code (58110), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a software & it company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Computers & hardware

Laptops, monitors and devices used for work.

Software subscriptions

Cloud hosting, SaaS tools, licences and domains.

Training & courses

Courses that update skills for your current 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 Quercus Books Limited

How much tax does a software & it 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 Quercus Books 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 Quercus Books 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. 30 Aug 2022 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 14 Jun 2022 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 6 Jun 2022 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 27 Apr 2022 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of David Richard Shelley as a director on 27 Apr 2022

  5. 7 Oct 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2021 with no updates

  6. 28 Jul 2021 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 31 Dec 2020

  7. 7 Oct 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2020 with no updates

  8. 11 Aug 2020 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 31 Dec 2019

  9. 10 Oct 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2019 with no updates

  10. 21 Aug 2019 · AD02

    Change sail address company with old address new address

  11. 19 Aug 2019 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 31 Dec 2018

  12. 10 Oct 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2018 with no updates

  13. 19 Sep 2018 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 31 Dec 2017

  14. 12 Dec 2017 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr David Shelley as a director on 12 Dec 2017

  15. 12 Dec 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Timothy Mark Hely-Hutchinson as a director on 12 Dec 2017

  16. 11 Oct 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2017 with no updates

  17. 1 Sep 2017 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 31 Dec 2016

  18. 11 Oct 2016 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2016 with updates

  19. 14 Sep 2016 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2015

  20. 19 Oct 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

Showing the latest 20 of 94 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Quercus Books Limited

Quercus Books Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 05338120 since 20 Jan 2005. Its listed activities include book publishing. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Quercus Books Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Quercus Books Limited has 94 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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Quercus Books Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Quercus Books Limited?

Quercus Books Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05338120.

When was Quercus Books Limited incorporated?

Quercus Books Limited was incorporated on 20 Jan 2005 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Quercus Books Limited?

Current officers are Pierre De Cacqueray (director) and Pierre De Cacqueray (secretary).

What does Quercus Books Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 58110 – Book publishing.

Where is Quercus Books Limited registered?

The registered office address is Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DZ.

Is Quercus Books Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 30 Aug 2022.

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