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Companies House · 05388947 Dissolved

Lateral Ideas Limited

Private limited company

The Moorings Rowton Bridge, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AE

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05388947

Company number

11 Mar 2005

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Oct 2016

Last accounts made up to

Lateral Ideas Limited company overview

Lateral Ideas Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 05388947. It was incorporated on 11 Mar 2005 and dissolved on 20 Mar 2018 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at The Moorings Rowton Bridge, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AE. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Brand New Co (268) Limited.

Lateral Ideas Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Lateral Ideas Limited at a glance

13 years

Years on the register

4,757 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Sean, Ibrar, San, Samuel

57

Filings on record

Latest: 20 Mar 2018

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Lateral Ideas Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74909

Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Lateral Ideas Limited

Based on Lateral Ideas Limited's SIC code (74909), 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 Lateral Ideas 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 Lateral Ideas 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 Cheshire?

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 Lateral Ideas 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. 20 Mar 2018 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 2 Jan 2018 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 19 Dec 2017 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 31 Jul 2017 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 31 Oct 2016

  5. 10 May 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Mark Stephen Edward Ryan as a director on 5 Apr 2017

  6. 14 Mar 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 11 Mar 2017 with updates

  7. 2 Aug 2016 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Oct 2015

  8. 6 Apr 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  9. 5 Apr 2016 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Sean Michael Mccormick on 5 Apr 2016

  10. 5 Aug 2015 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Oct 2014

  11. 7 Apr 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  12. 15 Jul 2014 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Oct 2013

  13. 18 Mar 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 17 Mar 2014 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  15. 17 Mar 2014 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  16. 23 Sep 2013 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Oct 2012

  17. 25 Jul 2013 · TM02

    Termination secretary company with name

  18. 25 Mar 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  19. 2 Aug 2012 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Oct 2011

  20. 6 Jun 2012 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

Showing the latest 20 of 57 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Lateral Ideas Limited

Lateral Ideas Limited is a UK private limited company based in Cheshire, registered at Companies House as company number 05388947 since 11 Mar 2005. Its listed activities include other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Lateral Ideas Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Lateral Ideas Limited has 57 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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Lateral Ideas Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Lateral Ideas Limited?

Lateral Ideas Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05388947.

When was Lateral Ideas Limited incorporated?

Lateral Ideas Limited was incorporated on 11 Mar 2005 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Lateral Ideas Limited?

Current officers are Sean Michael Mccormick (director), Ibrar Ahmed (director), San Lung Chan (director), Samuel Tennent (director) and Graham Garner-Jones (director).

What does Lateral Ideas Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 74909 – Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified.

Where is Lateral Ideas Limited registered?

The registered office address is The Moorings Rowton Bridge, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AE.

Is Lateral Ideas Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 20 Mar 2018.

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