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Companies House · SC096587 Dissolved

Cove Auto Centre Limited

Private limited company

64 Allardice Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2AA

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SC096587

Company number

30 Dec 1985

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2011

Last accounts made up to

Cove Auto Centre Limited company overview

Cove Auto Centre Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC096587. It was incorporated on 30 Dec 1985 and dissolved on 14 Mar 2018 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 64 Allardice Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2AA. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Derek Allan (Motor Body Repairs) Limited and 1 other name.

Cove Auto Centre Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Cove Auto Centre Limited at a glance

32 years

Years on the register

11,762 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Kinnear, Derek

84

Filings on record

Latest: 14 Mar 2018

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Cove Auto Centre Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

5020

Maintenance & repair of motors

Allowable expenses for Cove Auto Centre Limited

Based on Cove Auto Centre Limited's SIC code (5020), 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 Cove Auto Centre 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 Cove Auto Centre 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 Stonehaven?

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 Cove Auto Centre 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. 14 Mar 2018 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 14 Dec 2017 · 4.17(Scot)

    Liquidation compulsory return of final meeting scotland

  3. 4 Oct 2012 · AD01

    Change registered office address company with date old address

  4. 4 Oct 2012 · CO4.2(Scot)

    Liquidation compulsory notice winding up scotland

  5. 4 Oct 2012 · 4.2(Scot)

    Liquidation compulsory winding up order scotland

  6. 11 Jan 2012 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2011

  7. 5 Dec 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  8. 31 Dec 2010 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2010

  9. 8 Sep 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  10. 8 Sep 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Derek James Allan on 8 Aug 2010

  11. 29 Dec 2009 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2009

  12. 10 Sep 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  13. 1 Jul 2009 · 288b

    Legacy

  14. 4 Feb 2009 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2008

  15. 11 Aug 2008 · 363a

    Legacy

  16. 5 Feb 2008 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2007

  17. 17 Oct 2007 · 363s

    Legacy

  18. 31 Jan 2007 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2006

  19. 28 Sep 2006 · 363s

    Legacy

  20. 3 Feb 2006 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2005

Showing the latest 20 of 84 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Cove Auto Centre Limited

Cove Auto Centre Limited is a UK private limited company based in Stonehaven, registered at Companies House as company number SC096587 since 30 Dec 1985. Its listed activities include maintenance & repair of motors. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Cove Auto Centre Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Cove Auto Centre Limited has 84 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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Cove Auto Centre Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Cove Auto Centre Limited?

Cove Auto Centre Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC096587.

When was Cove Auto Centre Limited incorporated?

Cove Auto Centre Limited was incorporated on 30 Dec 1985 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Cove Auto Centre Limited?

Current officers are Kinnear & Falconer (corporate secretary) and Derek James Allan (director).

What does Cove Auto Centre Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 5020 – Maintenance & repair of motors.

Where is Cove Auto Centre Limited registered?

The registered office address is 64 Allardice Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2AA.

Is Cove Auto Centre Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 14 Mar 2018.

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