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Substantial Topco Limited

Private limited company

167 - 169 5th Floor, Great Portland Street, London, Greater London, W1W 5PF

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12897000

Company number

22 Sep 2020

Incorporated

9

Active officers

31 Dec 2025

Last accounts made up to

Substantial Topco Limited company overview

Substantial Topco Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 12897000. It was incorporated on 22 Sep 2020 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 167 - 169 5th Floor, Great Portland Street, London, Greater London, W1W 5PF. The company has 9 active officers.

Substantial Topco Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 30 Sep 2027

320 days

Confirmation statement

Due 5 Oct 2027

325 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Oct 2027

321 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.

Substantial Topco Limited at a glance

6 years

Trading age

2,244 days since incorporation

9

Active officers

Jeremy, Callum, Walid, Abel

160

Filings on record

Latest: 19 Oct 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Substantial Topco Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

64209

Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Substantial Topco Limited

Based on Substantial Topco Limited's SIC code (64209), 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 Substantial Topco Limited

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 Substantial Topco 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 Greater 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 Substantial Topco 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. 19 Oct 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 21 Sep 2026 with updates

  2. 6 Oct 2026 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025

  3. 18 Sep 2026 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

  4. 18 Sep 2026 · PSC07

    Cessation of a person with significant control

  5. 5 Sep 2026 · PSC02

    Notification of a person with significant control

  6. 12 Jul 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Zachary Leonard Stephenson on 10 Jul 2026

  7. 10 Jul 2026 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 10 Jul 2026

  8. 10 Jul 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Richard John Tunstall on 10 Jul 2026

  9. 10 Jul 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mrs Xenia Sarri on 10 Jul 2026

  10. 10 Jul 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Jonathan Friesel on 10 Jul 2026

  11. 10 Jul 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Johan Christiaan Rudolph Pretorius on 10 Jul 2026

  12. 10 Jul 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Abel Daniel Schoeman on 10 Jul 2026

  13. 10 Jul 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Callum Andrew John Dick on 10 Jul 2026

  14. 10 Jul 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Jeremy Jules Robert Chelot on 10 Jul 2026

  15. 26 Mar 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Zachary Leonard Stephenson as a director on 25 Mar 2026

  16. 26 Mar 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Manjari Govada as a director on 19 Mar 2026

  17. 11 Mar 2026 · RP04SH06

    Second filing capital cancellation shares

  18. 11 Mar 2026 · RP04SH01

    Legacy

  19. 5 Feb 2026 · SH06

    Cancellation of shares on 10 Dec 2025

  20. 21 Jan 2026 · SH01

    Allotment of shares on 28 Aug 2024

Showing the latest 20 of 160 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Substantial Topco Limited

Substantial Topco Limited is a UK private limited company based in Greater London, registered at Companies House as company number 12897000 since 22 Sep 2020. Its listed activities include activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Substantial Topco Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Substantial Topco Limited has 160 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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Substantial Topco Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Substantial Topco Limited?

Substantial Topco Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 12897000.

When was Substantial Topco Limited incorporated?

Substantial Topco Limited was incorporated on 22 Sep 2020 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Substantial Topco Limited?

Current officers are Jeremy Jules Robert Chelot (director), Callum Andrew John Dick (director), Walid Khalil Fakhry (director), Abel Daniel Schoeman (director), Johan Christiaan Rudolph Pretorius (director), Richard John Tunstall (director) and 3 more.

What does Substantial Topco Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 64209 – Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified.

Where is Substantial Topco Limited registered?

The registered office address is 167 - 169 5th Floor, Great Portland Street, London, Greater London, W1W 5PF.

Is Substantial Topco Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was confirmation statement made on 21 Sep 2026 with updates on 19 Oct 2026.

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