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Companies House · 05376013 Dissolved

Hotbed Group Limited

Private limited company

Stephen M Rout & Company Menta Business Centre, 5 Eastern Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AB

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05376013

Company number

25 Feb 2005

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Jul 2016

Last accounts made up to

Hotbed Group Limited company overview

Hotbed Group Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 05376013. It was incorporated on 25 Feb 2005 and dissolved on 2 Aug 2018 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Stephen M Rout & Company Menta Business Centre, 5 Eastern Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AB. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Hotbed Holdings Limited and 1 other name.

Hotbed Group Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Hotbed Group Limited at a glance

13 years

Years on the register

4,906 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Andrew, Mark

199

Filings on record

Latest: 2 Aug 2018

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Hotbed Group Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

70100

Activities of head offices

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Hotbed Group Limited

Based on Hotbed Group Limited's SIC codes (70100, 74990), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a professional & creative services company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Design tools & equipment

Creative software, cameras, drawing tablets and props.

Professional memberships

HMRC-approved professional body subscriptions.

Business travel

Trains, flights, hotels and subsistence for client 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 Hotbed Group Limited

How much tax does a professional & creative services 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 Hotbed Group 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 Suffolk?

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 Hotbed Group 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. 2 Aug 2018 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 2 May 2018 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 8 Dec 2017 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  4. 3 Apr 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 3 Apr 2017

  5. 29 Mar 2017 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  6. 29 Mar 2017 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  7. 28 Feb 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Peter Michael Hawkes as a director on 17 Feb 2017

  8. 12 Jan 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 12 Jan 2017

  9. 4 Nov 2016 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Jul 2016

  10. 19 Oct 2016 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  11. 27 Apr 2016 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  12. 27 Apr 2016 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  13. 27 Apr 2016 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 11 Mar 2016

  14. 27 Apr 2016 · SH03

    Return of purchase of own shares

  15. 21 Apr 2016 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Jul 2015

  16. 15 Mar 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 15 Mar 2016 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Peter Michael Hawkes on 19 Jan 2016

  18. 23 Feb 2016 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 8 Jan 2016

  19. 23 Feb 2016 · SH30

    Capital directors statement auditors report

  20. 23 Feb 2016 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

Showing the latest 20 of 199 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Hotbed Group Limited

Hotbed Group Limited is a UK private limited company based in Suffolk, registered at Companies House as company number 05376013 since 25 Feb 2005. Its listed activities include activities of head offices, non-trading company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Hotbed Group Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Hotbed Group Limited has 199 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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Hotbed Group Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Hotbed Group Limited?

Hotbed Group Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05376013.

When was Hotbed Group Limited incorporated?

Hotbed Group Limited was incorporated on 25 Feb 2005 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Hotbed Group Limited?

Current officers are Andrew Stephen Brode (director) and Mark Karl Lauber (director).

What does Hotbed Group Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 70100 – Activities of head offices; 74990 – Non-trading company.

Where is Hotbed Group Limited registered?

The registered office address is Stephen M Rout & Company Menta Business Centre, 5 Eastern Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AB.

Is Hotbed Group Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 2 Aug 2018.

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