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Companies House · SC066117 Dissolved

Microcentre Limited

Private limited company

20 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EG

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SC066117

Company number

23 Oct 1978

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Apr 2018

Last accounts made up to

Microcentre Limited company overview

Microcentre Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC066117. It was incorporated on 23 Oct 1978 and dissolved on 16 Jul 2020 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 20 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EG. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Micro Centre (Complete Micro Systems) Limited.

Microcentre Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Microcentre Limited at a glance

41 years

Years on the register

15,242 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Pinsent, Stephen

166

Filings on record

Latest: 16 Jul 2020

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Microcentre Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

99999

Dormant Company

Allowable expenses for Microcentre Limited

Based on Microcentre Limited's SIC code (99999), 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 Microcentre 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 Microcentre 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 Microcentre 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. 16 Jul 2020 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 16 Apr 2020 · LIQ13(Scot)

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting scotland

  3. 18 Apr 2019 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 18 Apr 2019

  4. 18 Apr 2019 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  5. 23 Dec 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 12 Dec 2018 with updates

  6. 22 Oct 2018 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 30 Apr 2018

  7. 6 Aug 2018 · AA01

    Change account reference date company current shortened

  8. 6 Aug 2018 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Ian Michael Noble as a director on 6 Aug 2018

  9. 6 Aug 2018 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Stephen James Callaghan on 6 Aug 2018

  10. 30 Jan 2018 · AA

    Unaudited abridged accounts made up to 30 Apr 2017

  11. 29 Jan 2018 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 29 Jan 2018

  12. 12 Dec 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 12 Dec 2017 with updates

  13. 25 Jan 2017 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Apr 2016

  14. 23 Dec 2016 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 12 Dec 2016 with updates

  15. 20 Dec 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Ian Michael Noble as a director on 6 Dec 2016

  16. 20 Dec 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Andrew Coll as a director on 6 Dec 2016

  17. 24 Oct 2016 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Stephen James Callaghan as a director on 10 Oct 2016

  18. 24 Oct 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of David John Meaden as a director on 10 Oct 2016

  19. 16 Feb 2016 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Apr 2015

  20. 27 Jan 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

Showing the latest 20 of 166 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Microcentre Limited

Microcentre Limited is a UK private limited company based in Edinburgh, registered at Companies House as company number SC066117 since 23 Oct 1978. Its listed activities include dormant company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Microcentre Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Microcentre Limited has 166 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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Microcentre Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Microcentre Limited?

Microcentre Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC066117.

When was Microcentre Limited incorporated?

Microcentre Limited was incorporated on 23 Oct 1978 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Microcentre Limited?

Current officers are Pinsent Masons Secretarial Limited (corporate secretary) and Stephen James Callaghan (director).

What does Microcentre Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 99999 – Dormant Company.

Where is Microcentre Limited registered?

The registered office address is 20 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EG.

Is Microcentre Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 16 Jul 2020.

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