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Litchfield Search Ltd

Private limited company

Newtown House, 38 Newtown Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7DX

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08131261

Company number

5 Jul 2012

Incorporated

1

Active officers

5 Apr 2025

Last accounts made up to

Litchfield Search Ltd company overview

Litchfield Search Ltd is a private limited company registered with company number 08131261. It was incorporated on 5 Jul 2012 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at Newtown House, 38 Newtown Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7DX. The company has 1 active officer. It was previously called Stad Developments Ltd.

Litchfield Search Ltd upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 5 Jan 2027

52 days

Confirmation statement

Due 5 Dec 2026

21 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 6 Jan 2027

53 days

Dates are the ones Companies House holds for this company. Late accounts trigger automatic Companies House penalties starting at £150, and HMRC charges interest on late corporation tax.

Litchfield Search Ltd at a glance

14 years

Trading age

5,245 days since incorporation

1

Active officers

Philip

45

Filings on record

Latest: 19 Dec 2025

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Litchfield Search Ltd

Nature of business (SIC codes)

78200

Temporary employment agency activities

Allowable expenses for Litchfield Search Ltd

Based on Litchfield Search Ltd's SIC code (78200), 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 Litchfield Search Ltd

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 Litchfield Search 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 Hampshire?

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 Litchfield Search 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. 19 Dec 2025 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 5 Apr 2025

  2. 24 Nov 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Nov 2025 with no updates

  3. 20 Nov 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Rebekah Paris Darling as a director on 17 Nov 2025

  4. 19 Dec 2024 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 5 Apr 2024

  5. 25 Nov 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Nov 2024 with no updates

  6. 6 Nov 2024 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mrs Rebekah Paris Darling on 5 Nov 2024

  7. 20 Dec 2023 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 5 Apr 2023

  8. 23 Nov 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Nov 2023 with no updates

  9. 23 Nov 2023 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mrs Rebekah Paris Darling on 7 Mar 2023

  10. 24 Oct 2023 · PSC04

    Change to a person with significant control

  11. 24 Oct 2023 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Philip Joel Darling on 5 Jan 2023

  12. 5 Jan 2023 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 5 Apr 2022

  13. 24 Nov 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Nov 2022 with no updates

  14. 22 Dec 2021 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 5 Apr 2021

  15. 6 Dec 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Nov 2021 with no updates

  16. 16 Aug 2021 · PSC04

    Change to a person with significant control

  17. 16 Aug 2021 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Philip Joel Darling on 16 Aug 2021

  18. 16 Aug 2021 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mrs Rebekah Paris Darling on 16 Aug 2021

  19. 10 Mar 2021 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 5 Apr 2020

  20. 2 Dec 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Nov 2020 with no updates

Showing the latest 20 of 45 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Litchfield Search Ltd

Litchfield Search Ltd is a UK private limited company based in Hampshire, registered at Companies House as company number 08131261 since 5 Jul 2012. Its listed activities include temporary employment agency activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Litchfield Search Ltd filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Litchfield Search Ltd has 45 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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Litchfield Search Ltd – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Litchfield Search Ltd?

Litchfield Search Ltd is registered at Companies House under company number 08131261.

When was Litchfield Search Ltd incorporated?

Litchfield Search Ltd was incorporated on 5 Jul 2012 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Litchfield Search Ltd?

Current officers are Philip Joel Darling (director).

What does Litchfield Search Ltd do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 78200 – Temporary employment agency activities.

Where is Litchfield Search Ltd registered?

The registered office address is Newtown House, 38 Newtown Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7DX.

Is Litchfield Search Ltd still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was total exemption full accounts made up to 5 Apr 2025 on 19 Dec 2025.

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