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Companies House · 06950819 Dissolved

Directly Operated Railways Limited

Private limited company

Great Minster House, Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 4DR

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06950819

Company number

2 Jul 2009

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2021

Last accounts made up to

Directly Operated Railways Limited company overview

Directly Operated Railways Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 06950819. It was incorporated on 2 Jul 2009 and dissolved on 27 Dec 2022 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Great Minster House, Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 4DR. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Directly Operated Railway Limited.

Directly Operated Railways Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Directly Operated Railways Limited at a glance

13 years

Years on the register

4,926 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Richard, Peter

90

Filings on record

Latest: 27 Dec 2022

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Directly Operated Railways Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

70100

Activities of head offices

Allowable expenses for Directly Operated Railways Limited

Based on Directly Operated Railways 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 Directly Operated Railways 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 Directly Operated Railways 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 Directly Operated Railways 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 Dec 2022 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 13 Sep 2022 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 31 Aug 2022 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 14 Jul 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 Jul 2022 with no updates

  5. 29 Dec 2021 · AA

    Audit exemption subsiduary accounts made up to 31 Mar 2021

  6. 29 Dec 2021 · PARENT_ACC

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  7. 29 Dec 2021 · AGREEMENT2

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  8. 29 Dec 2021 · GUARANTEE2

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  9. 8 Sep 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 Jul 2021 with no updates

  10. 8 Sep 2021 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of David Clive Bennett as a director on 4 Jun 2021

  11. 26 May 2021 · PARENT_ACC

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  12. 26 May 2021 · AGREEMENT2

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  13. 26 May 2021 · GUARANTEE2

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  14. 12 Apr 2021 · AA

    Audit exemption subsiduary accounts made up to 31 Mar 2020

  15. 12 Apr 2021 · PARENT_ACC

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  16. 12 Apr 2021 · AGREEMENT2

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  17. 12 Apr 2021 · GUARANTEE2

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  18. 16 Jul 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 Jul 2020 with no updates

  19. 29 Jan 2020 · AA

    Audit exemption subsiduary accounts made up to 31 Mar 2019

  20. 29 Jan 2020 · GUARANTEE2

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Showing the latest 20 of 90 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Directly Operated Railways Limited

Directly Operated Railways Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 06950819 since 2 Jul 2009. 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.

Directly Operated Railways Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Directly Operated Railways Limited has 90 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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Directly Operated Railways Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Directly Operated Railways Limited?

Directly Operated Railways Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 06950819.

When was Directly Operated Railways Limited incorporated?

Directly Operated Railways Limited was incorporated on 2 Jul 2009 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Directly Operated Railways Limited?

Current officers are Richard Charles Cantwell (director) and Peter William Wilkinson (director).

What does Directly Operated Railways Limited do?

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

Where is Directly Operated Railways Limited registered?

The registered office address is Great Minster House, Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 4DR.

Is Directly Operated Railways Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 27 Dec 2022.

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