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Companies House · 05435897 Dissolved

Discovery Solutions Limited

Private limited company

9 Needham Road, London, W11 2RP

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05435897

Company number

26 Apr 2005

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Apr 2011

Last accounts made up to

Discovery Solutions Limited company overview

Discovery Solutions Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 05435897. It was incorporated on 26 Apr 2005 and dissolved on 25 Jun 2013 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 9 Needham Road, London, W11 2RP. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Discovery Summer Limited.

Discovery Solutions Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Discovery Solutions Limited at a glance

8 years

Years on the register

2,982 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Michael, Michael, Jane

18

Filings on record

Latest: 25 Jun 2013

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Discovery Solutions Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

85320

Technical and vocational secondary education

Allowable expenses for Discovery Solutions Limited

Based on Discovery Solutions Limited's SIC code (85320), 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 Discovery Solutions 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 Discovery Solutions 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 Discovery Solutions 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. 25 Jun 2013 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 12 Mar 2013 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 5 Mar 2013 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 16 May 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  5. 4 Jan 2012 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Apr 2011

  6. 10 May 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  7. 18 Jan 2011 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Apr 2010

  8. 4 May 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  9. 25 Jan 2010 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Apr 2009

  10. 7 May 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  11. 16 Jan 2009 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  12. 1 May 2008 · 363a

    Legacy

  13. 14 Apr 2008 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  14. 2 May 2007 · 363a

    Legacy

  15. 5 Feb 2007 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  16. 23 May 2006 · 363a

    Legacy

  17. 3 Nov 2005 · CERTNM

    Certificate change of name company

  18. 26 Apr 2005 · NEWINC

    Incorporation

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About Discovery Solutions Limited

Discovery Solutions Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 05435897 since 26 Apr 2005. Its listed activities include technical and vocational secondary education. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Discovery Solutions Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Discovery Solutions Limited has 18 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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Discovery Solutions Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Discovery Solutions Limited?

Discovery Solutions Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05435897.

When was Discovery Solutions Limited incorporated?

Discovery Solutions Limited was incorporated on 26 Apr 2005 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Discovery Solutions Limited?

Current officers are Michael Francis George Johnson (secretary), Michael Francis George Johnson (director) and Jane Elisabeth Merrick (director).

What does Discovery Solutions Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 85320 – Technical and vocational secondary education.

Where is Discovery Solutions Limited registered?

The registered office address is 9 Needham Road, London, W11 2RP.

Is Discovery Solutions Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 25 Jun 2013.

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