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Companies House · 05435917 Dissolved

Discovery Solutions Limited

Private limited company

21 Holbrook Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6PE

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05435917

Company number

26 Apr 2005

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Apr 2013

Last accounts made up to

Discovery Solutions Limited company overview

Discovery Solutions Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 05435917. It was incorporated on 26 Apr 2005 and dissolved on 5 Aug 2014 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 21 Holbrook Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6PE. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Discovery Abroad Limited and 1 other name.

Discovery Solutions Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Discovery Solutions Limited at a glance

9 years

Years on the register

3,388 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Michael, Jane, Jane, Jeremy

30

Filings on record

Latest: 5 Aug 2014

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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 Kent?

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. 5 Aug 2014 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 22 Apr 2014 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 10 Apr 2014 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 26 Feb 2014 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Apr 2013

  5. 5 Aug 2013 · CERTNM

    Certificate change of name company

  6. 5 Aug 2013 · CONNOT

    Change of name notice

  7. 7 Jun 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  8. 14 Jan 2013 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Apr 2012

  9. 24 May 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  10. 17 Jan 2012 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Apr 2011

  11. 3 May 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  12. 21 Jan 2011 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Apr 2010

  13. 4 May 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 4 May 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Jeremy Nicholas Spencer Johnson on 1 Oct 2009

  15. 4 May 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Michael Francis George Johnson on 1 Oct 2009

  16. 18 Jan 2010 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Apr 2009

  17. 10 Jun 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  18. 16 Jan 2009 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Apr 2008

  19. 2 May 2008 · 363a

    Legacy

  20. 14 Apr 2008 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Apr 2007

Showing the latest 20 of 30 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Discovery Solutions Limited

Discovery Solutions Limited is a UK private limited company based in Kent, registered at Companies House as company number 05435917 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 30 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 05435917.

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 (director), Jane Elisabeth Merrick (director), Jane Elisabeth Merrick (secretary) and Jeremy Nicholas Spencer Johnson (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 21 Holbrook Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6PE.

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 5 Aug 2014.

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