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Companies House · 05775881 Dissolved

Alba Underwriting Limited

Private limited company

Kpmg Llp 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5GL

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05775881

Company number

10 Apr 2006

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2012

Last accounts made up to

Alba Underwriting Limited company overview

Alba Underwriting Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 05775881. It was incorporated on 10 Apr 2006 and dissolved on 27 Nov 2019 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Kpmg Llp 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5GL. The company has 0 active officers.

Alba Underwriting Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Alba Underwriting Limited at a glance

13 years

Years on the register

4,979 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Hackwood, Michael, Leonard

84

Filings on record

Latest: 27 Nov 2019

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Alba Underwriting Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

65120

Non-life insurance

Allowable expenses for Alba Underwriting Limited

Based on Alba Underwriting Limited's SIC code (65120), 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 Alba Underwriting 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 Alba Underwriting 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 Alba Underwriting 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. 27 Nov 2019 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 27 Aug 2019 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 11 Jul 2019 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 28 Jun 2019 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  5. 13 Jun 2018 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  6. 9 Jun 2017 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  7. 7 Mar 2017 · LIQ MISC

    Liquidation miscellaneous

  8. 27 Oct 2016 · LIQ MISC OC

    Liquidation court order miscellaneous

  9. 27 Oct 2016 · 4.40

    Liquidation voluntary cease to act as liquidator

  10. 27 Oct 2016 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  11. 7 Jun 2016 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  12. 5 Jun 2015 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  13. 10 Apr 2015 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 10 Apr 2015

  14. 6 Jun 2014 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Leonard Francis West on 16 May 2014

  15. 6 Jun 2014 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Michael Anthony Sampson on 16 May 2014

  16. 14 Apr 2014 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  17. 11 Apr 2014 · 4.70

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  18. 11 Apr 2014 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  19. 11 Apr 2014 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  20. 4 Oct 2013 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2012

Showing the latest 20 of 84 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Alba Underwriting Limited

Alba Underwriting Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 05775881 since 10 Apr 2006. Its listed activities include non-life insurance. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Alba Underwriting Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Alba Underwriting Limited has 84 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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Alba Underwriting Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Alba Underwriting Limited?

Alba Underwriting Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05775881.

When was Alba Underwriting Limited incorporated?

Alba Underwriting Limited was incorporated on 10 Apr 2006 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Alba Underwriting Limited?

Current officers are Hackwood Secretaries Limited (corporate secretary), Michael Anthony Sampson (director) and Leonard Francis West (director).

What does Alba Underwriting Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 65120 – Non-life insurance.

Where is Alba Underwriting Limited registered?

The registered office address is Kpmg Llp 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5GL.

Is Alba Underwriting Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 27 Nov 2019.

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