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Companies House · SC008743 Dissolved

Ensign Trust Limited

Private limited company

Saltire Court, 20 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2DB

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SC008743

Company number

15 Jul 1913

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2011

Last accounts made up to

Ensign Trust Limited company overview

Ensign Trust Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC008743. It was incorporated on 15 Jul 1913 and dissolved on 5 Mar 2013 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Saltire Court, 20 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2DB. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Murray Clydesdale Investment Trust PLC.

Ensign Trust Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Ensign Trust Limited at a glance

99 years

Years on the register

36,393 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Mnpa, Mnopf, Peter

153

Filings on record

Latest: 5 Mar 2013

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Ensign Trust Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

6523

Other financial intermediation

Allowable expenses for Ensign Trust Limited

Based on Ensign Trust Limited's SIC code (6523), 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 Ensign Trust 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 Ensign Trust 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 Edinburgh?

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 Ensign Trust 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. 5 Mar 2013 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 5 Dec 2012 · 4.26(Scot)

    Liquidation voluntary return of final meeting scotland

  3. 6 Jun 2012 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  4. 6 Jun 2012 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  5. 27 Jan 2012 · AA01

    Change account reference date company current extended

  6. 4 Jan 2012 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2011

  7. 22 Jul 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  8. 22 Jul 2011 · CH04

    Change corporate secretary company with change date

  9. 22 Dec 2010 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2010

  10. 3 Nov 2010 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  11. 19 Oct 2010 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  12. 22 Jul 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  13. 22 Jun 2010 · AP02

    Appoint corporate director company with name

  14. 8 Jun 2010 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  15. 23 Apr 2010 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2009

  16. 23 Jul 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  17. 9 Apr 2009 · 287

    Legacy

  18. 18 Dec 2008 · 288a

    Legacy

  19. 5 Dec 2008 · 288b

    Legacy

  20. 21 Oct 2008 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2008

Showing the latest 20 of 153 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Ensign Trust Limited

Ensign Trust Limited is a UK private limited company based in Edinburgh, registered at Companies House as company number SC008743 since 15 Jul 1913. Its listed activities include other financial intermediation. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Ensign Trust Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Ensign Trust Limited has 153 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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Ensign Trust Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Ensign Trust Limited?

Ensign Trust Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC008743.

When was Ensign Trust Limited incorporated?

Ensign Trust Limited was incorporated on 15 Jul 1913 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Ensign Trust Limited?

Current officers are Mnpa Limited (corporate secretary), Mnopf Trustees Ltd (corporate director) and Peter Gerard Mcewen (director).

What does Ensign Trust Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 6523 – Other financial intermediation.

Where is Ensign Trust Limited registered?

The registered office address is Saltire Court, 20 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2DB.

Is Ensign Trust Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 5 Mar 2013.

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