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Companies House · 07561686 Dissolved

Gentoo Foundation

Private company limited by guarantee

Enperor House 2 Emperor Way, Doxford Park, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR3 3XR

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07561686

Company number

11 Mar 2011

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2016

Last accounts made up to

Gentoo Foundation company overview

Gentoo Foundation is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 07561686. It was incorporated on 11 Mar 2011 and dissolved on 28 Feb 2017 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Enperor House 2 Emperor Way, Doxford Park, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR3 3XR. The company has 0 active officers.

Gentoo Foundation upcoming deadlines

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

Gentoo Foundation at a glance

5 years

Years on the register

2,181 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Louise, Michelle, Ian

20

Filings on record

Latest: 28 Feb 2017

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Gentoo Foundation

Nature of business (SIC codes)

99999

Dormant Company

Allowable expenses for Gentoo Foundation

Based on Gentoo Foundation's SIC code (99999), 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 Gentoo Foundation

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 Gentoo Foundation 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 Tyne And Wear?

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 Gentoo Foundation 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. 28 Feb 2017 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 13 Dec 2016 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 1 Dec 2016 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 4 Oct 2016 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2016

  5. 31 Aug 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mrs Louise Bassett as a director on 19 Aug 2016

  6. 31 Aug 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Miss Michelle Meldrum as a director on 19 Aug 2016

  7. 31 Aug 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Ian Porter as a director on 19 Aug 2016

  8. 31 Aug 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Simon Walker as a director on 17 Aug 2016

  9. 31 Aug 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Yvonne Gray as a director on 19 Aug 2016

  10. 9 Aug 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Caroline Lesley Gitsham as a director on 8 Aug 2016

  11. 7 Apr 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  12. 8 Sep 2015 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2015

  13. 11 Mar 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  14. 6 Nov 2014 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2014

  15. 11 Mar 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  16. 22 Oct 2013 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2013

  17. 12 Mar 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  18. 19 Oct 2012 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2012

  19. 10 May 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  20. 11 Mar 2011 · NEWINC

    Incorporation

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About Gentoo Foundation

Gentoo Foundation is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in Tyne And Wear, registered at Companies House as company number 07561686 since 11 Mar 2011. Its listed activities include dormant company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Gentoo Foundation filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Gentoo Foundation has 20 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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Gentoo Foundation – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Gentoo Foundation?

Gentoo Foundation is registered at Companies House under company number 07561686.

When was Gentoo Foundation incorporated?

Gentoo Foundation was incorporated on 11 Mar 2011 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of Gentoo Foundation?

Current officers are Louise Bassett (director), Michelle Meldrum (director) and Ian Porter (director).

What does Gentoo Foundation do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 99999 – Dormant Company.

Where is Gentoo Foundation registered?

The registered office address is Enperor House 2 Emperor Way, Doxford Park, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR3 3XR.

Is Gentoo Foundation still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 28 Feb 2017.

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