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Companies House · 09978422 Dissolved

Express Chain Limited

Private limited company

77 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9NS

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09978422

Company number

1 Feb 2016

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Jul 2016

Last accounts made up to

Express Chain Limited company overview

Express Chain Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 09978422. It was incorporated on 1 Feb 2016 and dissolved on 31 Jul 2018 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 77 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9NS. The company has 0 active officers.

Express Chain Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Express Chain Limited at a glance

2 years

Years on the register

911 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

David

18

Filings on record

Latest: 31 Jul 2018

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Express Chain Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

56102

Unlicensed restaurants and cafes

Allowable expenses for Express Chain Limited

Based on Express Chain Limited's SIC code (56102), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a food & hospitality company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Food & drink stock

Ingredients, drinks and consumables.

Kitchen equipment

Ovens, fridges, coffee machines and repairs.

Premises costs

Rent, business rates, utilities and cleaning.

Licences & hygiene

Premises licences, food hygiene training and pest control.

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 Express Chain Limited

How much tax does a food & hospitality 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 Express Chain 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 Birmingham?

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 Express Chain 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. 31 Jul 2018 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 10 Mar 2018 · SOAS(A)

    Dissolution voluntary strike off suspended

  3. 30 Jan 2018 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  4. 17 Jan 2018 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  5. 27 Oct 2017 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Jul 2016

  6. 31 Aug 2017 · AA01

    Change account reference date company current shortened

  7. 26 Apr 2017 · DISS40

    Gazette filings brought up to date

  8. 25 Apr 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 Jan 2017 with updates

  9. 25 Apr 2017 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  10. 12 Oct 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Samuel Scott as a director on 12 Oct 2016

  11. 12 Oct 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr David Albert Scott as a director on 12 Oct 2016

  12. 8 Sep 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of David Albert Scott as a director on 8 Sep 2016

  13. 8 Sep 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Samuel Scott as a director on 8 Sep 2016

  14. 9 May 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of David Albert Scott as a director on 9 May 2016

  15. 9 May 2016 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 9 May 2016

  16. 9 May 2016 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Ocs Corporate Secretaries Limited as a secretary on 9 May 2016

  17. 9 May 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Lee Christopher Gilburt as a director on 9 May 2016

  18. 1 Feb 2016 · NEWINC

    Incorporation

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More about Express Chain Limited

About Express Chain Limited

Express Chain Limited is a UK private limited company based in Birmingham, registered at Companies House as company number 09978422 since 1 Feb 2016. Its listed activities include unlicensed restaurants and cafes. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Express Chain Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Express Chain Limited has 18 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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Express Chain Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Express Chain Limited?

Express Chain Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 09978422.

When was Express Chain Limited incorporated?

Express Chain Limited was incorporated on 1 Feb 2016 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Express Chain Limited?

Current officers are David Albert Scott (director).

What does Express Chain Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 56102 – Unlicensed restaurants and cafes.

Where is Express Chain Limited registered?

The registered office address is 77 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9NS.

Is Express Chain Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 31 Jul 2018.

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