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Companies House · SC009392 Dissolved

Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited

Private limited company

4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8JX

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SC009392

Company number

11 May 1915

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2015

Last accounts made up to

Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited company overview

Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC009392. It was incorporated on 11 May 1915 and dissolved on 31 Jan 2017 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8JX. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Lothian Chemical Company Limited.

Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited at a glance

101 years

Years on the register

37,156 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Robert, Philip, Philip

113

Filings on record

Latest: 31 Jan 2017

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

96090

Other service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited

Based on Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited's SIC code (96090), 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 Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) 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 Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) 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 Glasgow?

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 Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) 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 Jan 2017 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 31 Oct 2016 · 4.26(Scot)

    Liquidation voluntary return of final meeting scotland

  3. 17 Dec 2015 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 17 Dec 2015

  4. 17 Dec 2015 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  5. 17 Nov 2015 · SH19

    Capital statement capital company with date currency figure

  6. 17 Nov 2015 · CAP-SS

    Legacy

  7. 12 Nov 2015 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  8. 6 Oct 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Toby Richard Woolrych as a director on 6 Oct 2015

  9. 6 Oct 2015 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Philip Bernard Griffin-Smith as a director on 6 Oct 2015

  10. 2 Oct 2015 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2015

  11. 8 May 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  12. 29 Sep 2014 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2014

  13. 7 May 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 31 Mar 2014 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  15. 17 Dec 2013 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2013

  16. 8 May 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 27 Dec 2012 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Toby Richard Woolrych on 27 Dec 2012

  18. 8 Nov 2012 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2012

  19. 31 Aug 2012 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  20. 29 Aug 2012 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

Showing the latest 20 of 113 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited

Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited is a UK private limited company based in Glasgow, registered at Companies House as company number SC009392 since 11 May 1915. Its listed activities include other service activities not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited has 113 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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Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited?

Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC009392.

When was Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited incorporated?

Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited was incorporated on 11 May 1915 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited?

Current officers are Robert Ian Cartwright (director), Philip Bernard Griffin-Smith (secretary) and Philip Bernard Griffin-Smith (director).

What does Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 96090 – Other service activities not elsewhere classified.

Where is Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited registered?

The registered office address is 4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8JX.

Is Shanks Chemical Services (Scotland) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 31 Jan 2017.

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