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Big Bear Group Limited

Private limited company

Benecol Limited The Mille, 1000 Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9DW

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05969485

Company number

17 Oct 2006

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2023

Last accounts made up to

Big Bear Group Limited company overview

Big Bear Group Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 05969485. It was incorporated on 17 Oct 2006 and dissolved on 24 Dec 2024 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Benecol Limited The Mille, 1000 Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9DW. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Big Bear Group PLC and 1 other name.

Big Bear Group Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Big Bear Group Limited at a glance

18 years

Years on the register

6,643 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Mika, Mikko

167

Filings on record

Latest: 24 Dec 2024

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Big Bear Group Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

70100

Activities of head offices

Allowable expenses for Big Bear Group Limited

Based on Big Bear Group Limited's SIC code (70100), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a professional & creative services company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Design tools & equipment

Creative software, cameras, drawing tablets and props.

Professional memberships

HMRC-approved professional body subscriptions.

Business travel

Trains, flights, hotels and subsistence for client work.

Working from home

A share of household bills or the £6-a-week flat rate.

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 Big Bear Group Limited

How much tax does a professional & creative services 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 Big Bear Group 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 Brentford?

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 Big Bear Group 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. 24 Dec 2024 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 8 Oct 2024 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 2 Oct 2024 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2023

  4. 25 Sep 2024 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  5. 24 Jan 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Jan 2024 with no updates

  6. 29 Dec 2023 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2022

  7. 3 May 2023 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Mikko Lindqvist as a director on 18 Apr 2023

  8. 21 Apr 2023 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Iiro Tapio Wester as a director on 18 Apr 2023

  9. 1 Feb 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Jan 2023 with no updates

  10. 10 Dec 2022 · DISS40

    Gazette filings brought up to date

  11. 9 Dec 2022 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2021

  12. 29 Nov 2022 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  13. 2 Feb 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Jan 2022 with no updates

  14. 10 Dec 2021 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2020

  15. 24 Sep 2021 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Mika Markus Saarinen as a director on 22 Sep 2021

  16. 24 Sep 2021 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Toni Juhani Rannikko as a director on 31 Aug 2021

  17. 20 Apr 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Jan 2021 with no updates

  18. 6 Jan 2021 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2019

  19. 12 Feb 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Jan 2020 with no updates

  20. 10 Oct 2019 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2018

Showing the latest 20 of 167 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Big Bear Group Limited

Big Bear Group Limited is a UK private limited company based in Brentford, registered at Companies House as company number 05969485 since 17 Oct 2006. Its listed activities include activities of head offices. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Big Bear Group Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Big Bear Group Limited has 167 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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Big Bear Group Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Big Bear Group Limited?

Big Bear Group Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05969485.

When was Big Bear Group Limited incorporated?

Big Bear Group Limited was incorporated on 17 Oct 2006 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Big Bear Group Limited?

Current officers are Mika Markus Saarinen (director) and Mikko Olavi Lindqvist (director).

What does Big Bear Group Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 70100 – Activities of head offices.

Where is Big Bear Group Limited registered?

The registered office address is Benecol Limited The Mille, 1000 Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9DW.

Is Big Bear Group Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 24 Dec 2024.

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