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Hempsec Ltd.

Private limited company

Unit 1 Bicester Park, Charbridge Way, Bicester, OX26 4SS

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08714670

Company number

2 Oct 2013

Incorporated

1

Active officers

30 Jun 2025

Last accounts made up to

Hempsec Ltd. company overview

Hempsec Ltd. is a private limited company registered with company number 08714670. It was incorporated on 2 Oct 2013 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at Unit 1 Bicester Park, Charbridge Way, Bicester, OX26 4SS. The company has 1 active officer.

Hempsec Ltd. upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 31 Mar 2027

138 days

Confirmation statement

Due 16 Oct 2027

337 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 31 Mar 2027

138 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.

Hempsec Ltd. at a glance

13 years

Trading age

4,790 days since incorporation

1

Active officers

Ian

48

Filings on record

Latest: 2 Nov 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Hempsec Ltd.

Nature of business (SIC codes)

72190

Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Allowable expenses for Hempsec Ltd.

Based on Hempsec Ltd.'s SIC code (72190), 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 Hempsec Ltd.

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 Hempsec 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 Bicester?

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 Hempsec 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. 2 Nov 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Jonathan Graham Di-Stefano as a director on 30 Oct 2026

  2. 8 Oct 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 Oct 2026 with no updates

  3. 15 Sep 2026 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Cumberland Secretarial Limited as a secretary on 14 Sep 2026

  4. 3 Dec 2025 · AA

    Medium accounts made up to 30 Jun 2025

  5. 8 Oct 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 Oct 2025 with no updates

  6. 25 Nov 2024 · AA

    Medium accounts made up to 30 Jun 2024

  7. 10 Oct 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 Oct 2024 with no updates

  8. 8 Oct 2024 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

  9. 8 Oct 2024 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 8 Oct 2024

  10. 26 Sep 2024 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

  11. 24 Sep 2024 · AP04

    Appoint corporate secretary company with name date

  12. 24 Sep 2024 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 24 Sep 2024

  13. 24 Sep 2024 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Twm Corporate Services Limited as a secretary on 6 Sep 2024

  14. 13 Aug 2024 · AA01

    Change account reference date company previous extended

  15. 21 Dec 2023 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 May 2023

  16. 5 Oct 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 Oct 2023 with updates

  17. 5 Oct 2023 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

  18. 13 Dec 2022 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 May 2022

  19. 7 Nov 2022 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Jonathan Graham Di-Stefano as a director on 1 Nov 2022

  20. 5 Oct 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 Oct 2022 with no updates

Showing the latest 20 of 48 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Hempsec Ltd.

Hempsec Ltd. is a UK private limited company based in Bicester, registered at Companies House as company number 08714670 since 2 Oct 2013. Its listed activities include other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Hempsec Ltd. filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Hempsec Ltd. has 48 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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Hempsec Ltd. – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Hempsec Ltd.?

Hempsec Ltd. is registered at Companies House under company number 08714670.

When was Hempsec Ltd. incorporated?

Hempsec Ltd. was incorporated on 2 Oct 2013 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Hempsec Ltd.?

Current officers are Ian John Pritchett (director).

What does Hempsec Ltd. do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 72190 – Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering.

Where is Hempsec Ltd. registered?

The registered office address is Unit 1 Bicester Park, Charbridge Way, Bicester, OX26 4SS.

Is Hempsec Ltd. still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was termination of appointment of Jonathan Graham Di-Stefano as a director on 30 Oct 2026 on 2 Nov 2026.

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