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Companies House · 06470048 Dissolved

Hive Entertainment Ltd

Private limited company

Powerplaygroup Powerplay Ind Est, Burnley Road East, Whitewell Bottom, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 9NT

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06470048

Company number

10 Jan 2008

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Jan 2014

Last accounts made up to

Hive Entertainment Ltd company overview

Hive Entertainment Ltd is a private limited company registered with company number 06470048. It was incorporated on 10 Jan 2008 and dissolved on 22 Mar 2016 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Powerplaygroup Powerplay Ind Est, Burnley Road East, Whitewell Bottom, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 9NT. The company has 0 active officers.

Hive Entertainment Ltd upcoming deadlines

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

Hive Entertainment Ltd at a glance

8 years

Years on the register

2,994 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Andrew

35

Filings on record

Latest: 22 Mar 2016

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Hive Entertainment Ltd

Nature of business (SIC codes)

46499

Wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Hive Entertainment Ltd

Based on Hive Entertainment Ltd's SIC code (46499), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a retail & e-commerce company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Stock & packaging

Goods bought for resale, boxes, labels and packing materials.

Postage & courier costs

Royal Mail, couriers and fulfilment centre fees.

Platform & website fees

Shopify, Amazon, Etsy and payment processing charges.

Online advertising

Google Ads, social media ads and marketplace promotions.

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 Hive Entertainment Ltd

How much tax does a retail & e-commerce 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 Hive Entertainment Ltd 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 Lancashire?

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 Hive Entertainment Ltd 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. 22 Mar 2016 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 5 Jan 2016 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  3. 2 May 2015 · DISS40

    Gazette filings brought up to date

  4. 29 Apr 2015 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Jan 2014

  5. 29 Apr 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  6. 9 Apr 2015 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  7. 3 Feb 2015 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  8. 1 Mar 2014 · DISS40

    Gazette filings brought up to date

  9. 26 Feb 2014 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Jan 2013

  10. 26 Feb 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  11. 28 Jan 2014 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  12. 1 Oct 2013 · DISS40

    Gazette filings brought up to date

  13. 30 Sep 2013 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Jan 2012

  14. 10 Sep 2013 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  15. 23 Jul 2013 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsary

  16. 18 Jan 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 6 Feb 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  18. 13 Jan 2012 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Jan 2011

  19. 12 Oct 2011 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  20. 12 Jan 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

Showing the latest 20 of 35 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Hive Entertainment Ltd

Hive Entertainment Ltd is a UK private limited company based in Lancashire, registered at Companies House as company number 06470048 since 10 Jan 2008. Its listed activities include wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Hive Entertainment Ltd filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Hive Entertainment Ltd has 35 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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Hive Entertainment Ltd – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Hive Entertainment Ltd?

Hive Entertainment Ltd is registered at Companies House under company number 06470048.

When was Hive Entertainment Ltd incorporated?

Hive Entertainment Ltd was incorporated on 10 Jan 2008 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Hive Entertainment Ltd?

Current officers are Andrew Raymond Shanley (director).

What does Hive Entertainment Ltd do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 46499 – Wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) not elsewhere classified.

Where is Hive Entertainment Ltd registered?

The registered office address is Powerplaygroup Powerplay Ind Est, Burnley Road East, Whitewell Bottom, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 9NT.

Is Hive Entertainment Ltd still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 22 Mar 2016.

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