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Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The)

Public limited company

3 Haymarket Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8RY

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SC075954

Company number

2 Sep 1981

Incorporated

6

Active officers

31 Aug 2025

Last accounts made up to

Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) company overview

Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) is a public limited company registered with company number SC075954. It was incorporated on 2 Sep 1981 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 3 Haymarket Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8RY. The company has 6 active officers.

Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 28 Feb 2027

106 days

Confirmation statement

Due 14 Dec 2026

30 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Jun 2027

199 days

Dates are the ones Companies House holds for this company. Late accounts trigger automatic Companies House penalties starting at £150, and HMRC charges interest on late corporation tax.

Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) at a glance

45 years

Trading age

16,509 days since incorporation

6

Active officers

Baillie, Joanna, Sharon, Simon

443

Filings on record

Latest: 5 Nov 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The)

Nature of business (SIC codes)

64301

Activities of investment trusts

Allowable expenses for Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The)

Based on Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The)'s SIC code (64301), 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 Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The)

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 Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (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 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 Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (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. 5 Nov 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  2. 20 Oct 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  3. 16 Oct 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  4. 6 Oct 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  5. 2 Oct 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  6. 2 Oct 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  7. 18 Sep 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  8. 15 Sep 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mrs Sharon Mary Brown on 11 Sep 2026

  9. 15 Sep 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Ms Joanna Beaufort Pitman on 11 Sep 2026

  10. 14 Sep 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  11. 9 Sep 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  12. 1 Sep 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  13. 24 Aug 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  14. 14 Aug 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  15. 29 Jul 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  16. 17 Jul 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  17. 24 Jun 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

  18. 19 Jun 2026 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  19. 10 Jun 2026 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 10 Jun 2026

  20. 8 Jun 2026 · SH03

    Capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date

Showing the latest 20 of 443 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The)

Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) is a UK public limited company based in Edinburgh, registered at Companies House as company number SC075954 since 2 Sep 1981. Its listed activities include activities of investment trusts. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) has 443 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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Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The)?

Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) is registered at Companies House under company number SC075954.

When was Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) incorporated?

Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) was incorporated on 2 Sep 1981 as a public limited company.

Who are the directors of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The)?

Current officers are Baillie Gifford & Co Limited (corporate secretary), Joanna Beaufort Pitman (director), Sharon Mary Brown (director), Simon Lee Davis (director), Patricia Rose Lewis (director) and Robert Edwin Talbut (director).

What does Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 64301 – Activities of investment trusts.

Where is Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) registered?

The registered office address is 3 Haymarket Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8RY.

Is Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Public Limited Company (The) still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was capital return purchase own shares treasury capital date on 5 Nov 2026.

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