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Lifeskills Education Limited

Private limited company

C/O Valentine & Co Glade House, 52-54 Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EF

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07853271

Company number

18 Nov 2011

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Jul 2017

Last accounts made up to

Lifeskills Education Limited company overview

Lifeskills Education Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 07853271. It was incorporated on 18 Nov 2011 and dissolved on 16 Jan 2021 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at C/O Valentine & Co Glade House, 52-54 Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EF. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Swingdrive Limited.

Lifeskills Education Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Lifeskills Education Limited at a glance

9 years

Years on the register

3,347 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Shirin, Henry, Sarah, Julia

72

Filings on record

Latest: 16 Jan 2021

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Lifeskills Education Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

70100

Activities of head offices

Allowable expenses for Lifeskills Education Limited

Based on Lifeskills Education 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 Lifeskills Education 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 Lifeskills Education 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 Lifeskills Education 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. 16 Jan 2021 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 16 Oct 2020 · LIQ13

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting

  3. 30 Sep 2019 · LIQ03

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 22 Aug 2018 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 22 Aug 2018

  5. 15 Aug 2018 · LIQ01

    Liquidation voluntary declaration of solvency

  6. 15 Aug 2018 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  7. 15 Aug 2018 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  8. 23 Jan 2018 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  9. 13 Dec 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 18 Nov 2017 with updates

  10. 13 Dec 2017 · PSC02

    Notification of a person with significant control

  11. 6 Dec 2017 · PSC07

    Cessation of a person with significant control

  12. 28 Nov 2017 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Jul 2017

  13. 1 Sep 2017 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Peter Brayshaw as a director on 1 Sep 2017

  14. 25 Jun 2017 · SH10

    Capital variation of rights attached to shares

  15. 25 Jun 2017 · SH08

    Capital name of class of shares

  16. 16 Mar 2017 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Henry Mackinson Meikle on 10 Mar 2017

  17. 23 Dec 2016 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Jul 2016

  18. 5 Dec 2016 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 18 Nov 2016 with updates

  19. 12 Dec 2015 · SH10

    Capital variation of rights attached to shares

  20. 12 Dec 2015 · SH08

    Capital name of class of shares

Showing the latest 20 of 72 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Lifeskills Education Limited

Lifeskills Education Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 07853271 since 18 Nov 2011. 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.

Lifeskills Education Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Lifeskills Education Limited has 72 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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Lifeskills Education Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Lifeskills Education Limited?

Lifeskills Education Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 07853271.

When was Lifeskills Education Limited incorporated?

Lifeskills Education Limited was incorporated on 18 Nov 2011 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Lifeskills Education Limited?

Current officers are Shirin Gandhi (director), Henry Mackinson Meikle (director), Sarah Anne Kelly (director), Julia Mary Joseph Early (secretary), Andrew Peter Knights (director) and Peter Brayshaw (director).

What does Lifeskills Education Limited do?

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

Where is Lifeskills Education Limited registered?

The registered office address is C/O Valentine & Co Glade House, 52-54 Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EF.

Is Lifeskills Education Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 16 Jan 2021.

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