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Open Europe Limited

Private company limited by guarantee

140a Tachbrook Street, London, SW1V 2NE

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05516869

Company number

25 Jul 2005

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Jul 2018

Last accounts made up to

Open Europe Limited company overview

Open Europe Limited is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 05516869. It was incorporated on 25 Jul 2005 and dissolved on 6 Oct 2020 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 140a Tachbrook Street, London, SW1V 2NE. The company has 0 active officers.

Open Europe Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Open Europe Limited at a glance

15 years

Years on the register

5,552 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Mark, David, Stephen

87

Filings on record

Latest: 6 Oct 2020

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Open Europe Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

82990

Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Open Europe Limited

Based on Open Europe Limited's SIC code (82990), 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 Open Europe 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 Open Europe 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 Open Europe 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. 6 Oct 2020 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 12 May 2020 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 30 Apr 2020 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 13 Feb 2020 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 13 Feb 2020

  5. 18 Oct 2019 · AP03

    Appointment of Mr Stephen Booth as a secretary on 4 Oct 2019

  6. 17 Oct 2019 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Henry Newman as a secretary on 3 Oct 2019

  7. 19 Sep 2019 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 19 Sep 2019

  8. 28 Aug 2019 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Jul 2018

  9. 10 Aug 2019 · DISS40

    Gazette filings brought up to date

  10. 8 Aug 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 Jul 2019 with no updates

  11. 2 Jul 2019 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  12. 30 Jul 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 Jul 2018 with no updates

  13. 3 Apr 2018 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Jul 2017

  14. 8 Aug 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 Jul 2017 with no updates

  15. 6 Jul 2017 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Stephen Booth as a secretary on 6 Jul 2017

  16. 6 Jul 2017 · AP03

    Appointment of Mr Henry Newman as a secretary on 16 Jan 2017

  17. 23 Mar 2017 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Jul 2016

  18. 6 Dec 2016 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Raoul Ruparel as a secretary on 7 Oct 2016

  19. 29 Sep 2016 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 Jul 2016 with updates

  20. 28 Sep 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr David Charles Ord as a director on 23 Aug 2016

Showing the latest 20 of 87 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Open Europe Limited

Open Europe Limited is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 05516869 since 25 Jul 2005. Its listed activities include other business support service activities not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Open Europe Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Open Europe Limited has 87 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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Open Europe Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Open Europe Limited?

Open Europe Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05516869.

When was Open Europe Limited incorporated?

Open Europe Limited was incorporated on 25 Jul 2005 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of Open Europe Limited?

Current officers are Mark Philip Anthony Darell-Brown (director), David Charles, Sir Ord (director) and Stephen Booth (secretary).

What does Open Europe Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 82990 – Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified.

Where is Open Europe Limited registered?

The registered office address is 140a Tachbrook Street, London, SW1V 2NE.

Is Open Europe Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 6 Oct 2020.

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