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Companies House · 05503163 Dissolved

Banchory Exploration Limited

Private limited company

9th Floor Bond Court, Leeds, LS1 2JZ

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05503163

Company number

8 Jul 2005

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2010

Last accounts made up to

Banchory Exploration Limited company overview

Banchory Exploration Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 05503163. It was incorporated on 8 Jul 2005 and dissolved on 12 Oct 2012 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 9th Floor Bond Court, Leeds, LS1 2JZ. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Shelfco (No. 3102) Limited.

Banchory Exploration Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Banchory Exploration Limited at a glance

7 years

Years on the register

2,653 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Duncan, Janice, Simon, Michael

54

Filings on record

Latest: 12 Oct 2012

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Banchory Exploration Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

1110

Extraction petroleum & natural gas

Allowable expenses for Banchory Exploration Limited

Based on Banchory Exploration Limited's SIC code (1110), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a manufacturing company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Raw materials

Materials and components used to make your products.

Machinery & tools

Equipment purchases — often 100% relief via the Annual Investment Allowance.

Workshop costs

Rent, rates, heating and electricity for premises.

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 Banchory Exploration Limited

How much tax does a manufacturing 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 Banchory Exploration 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 Leeds?

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 Banchory Exploration 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. 12 Oct 2012 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 12 Jul 2012 · 4.71

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 1 May 2012 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Simon John Thomson on 30 Apr 2012

  4. 9 Mar 2012 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  5. 16 Feb 2012 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  6. 16 Feb 2012 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  7. 16 Feb 2012 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  8. 14 Jul 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  9. 16 Jun 2011 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2010

  10. 5 Oct 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Dr Michael John Watts on 5 Oct 2010

  11. 5 Oct 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Simon John Thomson on 5 Oct 2010

  12. 5 Oct 2010 · CH03

    Change person secretary company with change date

  13. 23 Sep 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Ms. Janice Margaret Brown on 23 Sep 2010

  14. 10 Sep 2010 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2009

  15. 9 Jul 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  16. 1 Oct 2009 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2008

  17. 16 Jul 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  18. 16 Jul 2009 · 287

    Legacy

  19. 16 Jul 2009 · 288c

    Legacy

  20. 16 Jul 2009 · 288c

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 54 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Banchory Exploration Limited

Banchory Exploration Limited is a UK private limited company based in Leeds, registered at Companies House as company number 05503163 since 8 Jul 2005. Its listed activities include extraction petroleum & natural gas. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Banchory Exploration Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Banchory Exploration Limited has 54 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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Banchory Exploration Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Banchory Exploration Limited?

Banchory Exploration Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05503163.

When was Banchory Exploration Limited incorporated?

Banchory Exploration Limited was incorporated on 8 Jul 2005 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Banchory Exploration Limited?

Current officers are Duncan Alexander Wood (secretary), Janice Margaret Brown (director), Simon John Thomson (director) and Michael John, Dr Watts (director).

What does Banchory Exploration Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 1110 – Extraction petroleum & natural gas.

Where is Banchory Exploration Limited registered?

The registered office address is 9th Floor Bond Court, Leeds, LS1 2JZ.

Is Banchory Exploration Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 12 Oct 2012.

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