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Companies House · SC010284 Dissolved

Ben Line Steamers Limited (The)

Private limited company

Ey, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 8EX

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SC010284

Company number

28 Mar 1919

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 1998

Last accounts made up to

Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) company overview

Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) is a private limited company registered with company number SC010284. It was incorporated on 28 Mar 1919 and dissolved on 4 Mar 2025 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Ey, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 8EX. The company has 0 active officers.

Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) upcoming deadlines

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

Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) at a glance

105 years

Years on the register

38,693 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

None listed

108

Filings on record

Latest: 4 Mar 2025

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Ben Line Steamers Limited (The)

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7499

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Ben Line Steamers Limited (The)

Based on Ben Line Steamers Limited (The)'s SIC code (7499), 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 Ben Line Steamers Limited (The)

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 Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) 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 Midlothian?

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 Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) 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. 4 Mar 2025 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 10 Dec 2024 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  3. 4 Sep 2024 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of David Callum Robertson Graham as a secretary on 12 Aug 2024

  4. 4 Sep 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of David William Brown Walker as a director on 12 Aug 2024

  5. 4 Sep 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of David Callum Robertson Graham as a director on 12 Aug 2024

  6. 2 Aug 2021 · OC-DV

    Court order

  7. 20 Oct 2020 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  8. 4 May 2019 · DISS16(SOAS)

    Dissolved compulsory strike off suspended

  9. 19 Mar 2019 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  10. 24 Jan 2019 · AC92

    Restoration order of court

  11. 25 Sep 2018 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  12. 25 Jun 2018 · 4.26(Scot)

    Liquidation voluntary return of final meeting scotland

  13. 14 Dec 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 14 Dec 2017

  14. 23 Nov 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 23 Nov 2017

  15. 2 Nov 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 2 Nov 2017

  16. 26 Oct 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 26 Oct 2017

  17. 23 Apr 2014 · LIQ MISC RES

    Liquidation resolution miscellaneous

  18. 28 Mar 2000 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  19. 21 Mar 2000 · 288b

    Legacy

  20. 2 Mar 2000 · 287

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 108 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Ben Line Steamers Limited (The)

Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) is a UK private limited company based in Midlothian, registered at Companies House as company number SC010284 since 28 Mar 1919. Its listed activities include non-trading company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) has 108 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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Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Ben Line Steamers Limited (The)?

Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) is registered at Companies House under company number SC010284.

When was Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) incorporated?

Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) was incorporated on 28 Mar 1919 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Ben Line Steamers Limited (The)?

Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) has no current officers on the Companies House register.

What does Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 7499 – Non-trading company.

Where is Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) registered?

The registered office address is Ey, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 8EX.

Is Ben Line Steamers Limited (The) still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 4 Mar 2025.

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