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The Common Sense Alliance

Private company limited by guarantee

1 High Street Mews, Wimbledon Village, London, SW19 7RG

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08080577

Company number

23 May 2012

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2014

Last accounts made up to

The Common Sense Alliance company overview

The Common Sense Alliance is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 08080577. It was incorporated on 23 May 2012 and dissolved on 30 Dec 2014 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 1 High Street Mews, Wimbledon Village, London, SW19 7RG. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Common Sense Alliance.

The Common Sense Alliance upcoming deadlines

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

The Common Sense Alliance at a glance

2 years

Years on the register

951 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Brian, Brian

19

Filings on record

Latest: 30 Dec 2014

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of The Common Sense Alliance

Nature of business (SIC codes)

94990

Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for The Common Sense Alliance

Based on The Common Sense Alliance's SIC code (94990), 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 The Common Sense Alliance

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 The Common Sense Alliance 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 The Common Sense Alliance 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. 30 Dec 2014 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 16 Sep 2014 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 8 Sep 2014 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 12 Jun 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  5. 27 May 2014 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2014

  6. 22 May 2014 · AP01

    Appointment of Brian John Payne as a director on 29 Apr 2014

  7. 22 May 2014 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Peter Francis Sheridan as a director on 30 Apr 2014

  8. 8 May 2014 · AA01

    Change account reference date company previous shortened

  9. 10 Apr 2014 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 May 2013

  10. 11 Jun 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  11. 20 Aug 2012 · AP01

    Appointment of Peter Francis Sheridan as a director on 7 Aug 2012

  12. 20 Aug 2012 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Brian John Payne as a director on 20 Aug 2012

  13. 20 Aug 2012 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Maureen Anne Childs as a director on 7 Aug 2012

  14. 18 Aug 2012 · AP03

    Appointment of Brian John Payne as a secretary on 17 Aug 2012

  15. 31 Jul 2012 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  16. 2 Jul 2012 · MISC

    Miscellaneous

  17. 2 Jul 2012 · CERTNM

    Certificate change of name company

  18. 2 Jul 2012 · CONNOT

    Change of name notice

  19. 23 May 2012 · NEWINC

    Incorporation

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More about The Common Sense Alliance

About The Common Sense Alliance

The Common Sense Alliance is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 08080577 since 23 May 2012. Its listed activities include activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

The Common Sense Alliance filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. The Common Sense Alliance has 19 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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The Common Sense Alliance – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of The Common Sense Alliance?

The Common Sense Alliance is registered at Companies House under company number 08080577.

When was The Common Sense Alliance incorporated?

The Common Sense Alliance was incorporated on 23 May 2012 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of The Common Sense Alliance?

Current officers are Brian John Payne (secretary) and Brian John Payne (director).

What does The Common Sense Alliance do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 94990 – Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified.

Where is The Common Sense Alliance registered?

The registered office address is 1 High Street Mews, Wimbledon Village, London, SW19 7RG.

Is The Common Sense Alliance still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 30 Dec 2014.

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