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Companies House · SC057193 Dissolved

Shetland Towage Limited

Private limited company

22-24 North Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0NQ

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SC057193

Company number

14 Feb 1975

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2011

Last accounts made up to

Shetland Towage Limited company overview

Shetland Towage Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC057193. It was incorporated on 14 Feb 1975 and dissolved on 10 Aug 2012 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 22-24 North Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0NQ. The company has 0 active officers.

Shetland Towage Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Shetland Towage Limited at a glance

37 years

Years on the register

13,692 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

William, Thomas, Jeffrey, Joseph

141

Filings on record

Latest: 10 Aug 2012

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Shetland Towage Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

6120

Inland water transport

Allowable expenses for Shetland Towage Limited

Based on Shetland Towage Limited's SIC code (6120), 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 Shetland Towage 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 Shetland Towage 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 Shetland?

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 Shetland Towage 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. 10 Aug 2012 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 20 Apr 2012 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 5 Apr 2012 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 22 Dec 2011 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2011

  5. 1 Jun 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  6. 15 Dec 2010 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2010

  7. 28 May 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date

  8. 27 Jan 2010 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2009

  9. 20 Jul 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  10. 20 Jul 2009 · 288c

    Legacy

  11. 9 Apr 2009 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2008

  12. 4 Jun 2008 · 363s

    Legacy

  13. 20 Mar 2008 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2007

  14. 15 Jun 2007 · 363s

    Legacy

  15. 14 Mar 2007 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2006

  16. 5 Jul 2006 · 363s

    Legacy

  17. 24 Mar 2006 · 287

    Legacy

  18. 14 Nov 2005 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2005

  19. 27 May 2005 · 363s

    Legacy

  20. 19 Jan 2005 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2004

Showing the latest 20 of 141 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Shetland Towage Limited

Shetland Towage Limited is a UK private limited company based in Shetland, registered at Companies House as company number SC057193 since 14 Feb 1975. Its listed activities include inland water transport. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Shetland Towage Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Shetland Towage Limited has 141 filings on record. Keeping on top of these deadlines avoids automatic penalties from Companies House and HMRC, which start at £150 for late accounts.

Looking for an accountant in Shetland?

Businesses like Shetland Towage Limited often use a local accountant for year-end accounts, corporation tax, VAT and payroll. Compare fixed-fee, regulated accountants near Shetland and get free quotes in minutes.

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Shetland Towage Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Shetland Towage Limited?

Shetland Towage Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC057193.

When was Shetland Towage Limited incorporated?

Shetland Towage Limited was incorporated on 14 Feb 1975 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Shetland Towage Limited?

Current officers are William Henry Manson (director), Thomas William Stove (director), Jeffrey Paul Goddard (secretary), Joseph Gilbert Simpson (director) and Edward John Knight (director).

What does Shetland Towage Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 6120 – Inland water transport.

Where is Shetland Towage Limited registered?

The registered office address is 22-24 North Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0NQ.

Is Shetland Towage Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 10 Aug 2012.

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