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Companies House · 05398394 In liquidation

Darwin Technologies Limited

Private limited company

C/O BDO LLP, 5 Temple Square Temple Street, Liverpool, L2 5RH

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05398394

Company number

18 Mar 2005

Incorporated

4

Active officers

31 Dec 2025

Last accounts made up to

Darwin Technologies Limited company overview

Darwin Technologies Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 05398394. It was incorporated on 18 Mar 2005 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at C/O BDO LLP, 5 Temple Square Temple Street, Liverpool, L2 5RH. The company has 4 active officers. It was previously called Thomsons Online Benefits Limited and 1 other name.

Darwin Technologies Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Darwin Technologies Limited at a glance

21 years

Trading age

7,909 days since incorporation

4

Active officers

Tony, Ashton, Carol, Dipika

117

Filings on record

Latest: 11 Oct 2026

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of Darwin Technologies Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

64999

Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Darwin Technologies Limited

Based on Darwin Technologies Limited's SIC code (64999), 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 Darwin Technologies 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 Darwin Technologies 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 Liverpool?

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 Darwin Technologies 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. 11 Oct 2026 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 11 Oct 2026

  2. 11 Oct 2026 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  3. 11 Oct 2026 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  4. 11 Oct 2026 · LIQ01

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  5. 24 Sep 2026 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025

  6. 5 Aug 2026 · PSC02

    Notification of a person with significant control

  7. 5 Aug 2026 · PSC07

    Cessation of a person with significant control

  8. 27 Feb 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 15 Feb 2026 with no updates

  9. 19 Feb 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Mrs Dipika Kabra as a director on 18 Feb 2026

  10. 13 Jan 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Mrs Carol Lisa Harrison as a director on 12 Jan 2026

  11. 1 Dec 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Herve Balzano as a director on 26 Nov 2025

  12. 18 Sep 2025 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2024

  13. 22 Jul 2025 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Herve Balzano on 21 Jul 2025

  14. 1 Mar 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 15 Feb 2025 with no updates

  15. 10 Jun 2024 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2023

  16. 1 Mar 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 15 Feb 2024 with no updates

  17. 5 Jul 2023 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2022

  18. 29 Mar 2023 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 29 Mar 2023

  19. 21 Mar 2023 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

  20. 21 Mar 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 18 Mar 2023 with no updates

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

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About Darwin Technologies Limited

Darwin Technologies Limited is a UK private limited company based in Liverpool, registered at Companies House as company number 05398394 since 18 Mar 2005. Its listed activities include financial intermediation not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Darwin Technologies Limited filings and compliance

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

What is the company number of Darwin Technologies Limited?

Darwin Technologies Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05398394.

When was Darwin Technologies Limited incorporated?

Darwin Technologies Limited was incorporated on 18 Mar 2005 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Darwin Technologies Limited?

Current officers are Tony O'dwyer (director), Ashton Ramseyer (secretary), Carol Lisa Harrison (director) and Dipika Kabra (director).

What does Darwin Technologies Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 64999 – Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified.

Where is Darwin Technologies Limited registered?

The registered office address is C/O BDO LLP, 5 Temple Square Temple Street, Liverpool, L2 5RH.

Is Darwin Technologies Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is in liquidation. Its most recent filing was registered office address changed on 11 Oct 2026 on 11 Oct 2026.

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