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Scottish Widows Trustees Limited

Private limited company

The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ

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SC099131

Company number

20 May 1986

Incorporated

4

Active officers

31 Dec 2025

Last accounts made up to

Scottish Widows Trustees Limited company overview

Scottish Widows Trustees Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC099131. It was incorporated on 20 May 1986 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ. The company has 4 active officers.

Scottish Widows Trustees Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 30 Sep 2027

322 days

Confirmation statement

Due 6 Nov 2027

359 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Oct 2027

323 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.

Scottish Widows Trustees Limited at a glance

40 years

Trading age

14,786 days since incorporation

4

Active officers

Helen, Karen, David, Stephen

360

Filings on record

Latest: 23 Oct 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Scottish Widows Trustees Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

82990

Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Scottish Widows Trustees Limited

Based on Scottish Widows Trustees Limited's SIC code (82990), 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 Scottish Widows Trustees 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 Scottish Widows Trustees 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 Scottish Widows Trustees 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. 23 Oct 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 23 Oct 2026 with no updates

  2. 23 Jul 2026 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  3. 23 Jul 2026 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  4. 9 Jun 2026 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025

  5. 7 Nov 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 7 Nov 2025 with no updates

  6. 1 Jul 2025 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2024

  7. 25 Jun 2025 · RP04AP01

    Second filing of director appointment with name

  8. 8 Apr 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Stephen William Humphries as a director on 28 Mar 2025

  9. 5 Mar 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 5 Mar 2025 with no updates

  10. 3 Dec 2024 · CH03

    Change person secretary company with change date

  11. 3 Dec 2024 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Helen Paterson Waddell on 2 Dec 2024

  12. 3 Dec 2024 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr David-J Campbell on 2 Dec 2024

  13. 2 Dec 2024 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 2 Dec 2024

  14. 18 Sep 2024 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2023

  15. 26 Feb 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 26 Feb 2024 with no updates

  16. 13 Sep 2023 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  17. 25 Aug 2023 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2022

  18. 26 Apr 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 26 Apr 2023 with no updates

  19. 11 Aug 2022 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2021

  20. 25 Apr 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 17 Apr 2022 with no updates

Showing the latest 20 of 360 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Scottish Widows Trustees Limited

Scottish Widows Trustees Limited is a UK private limited company based in Edinburgh, registered at Companies House as company number SC099131 since 20 May 1986. Its listed activities include other business support service activities not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Scottish Widows Trustees Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Scottish Widows Trustees Limited has 360 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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Scottish Widows Trustees Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Scottish Widows Trustees Limited?

Scottish Widows Trustees Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC099131.

When was Scottish Widows Trustees Limited incorporated?

Scottish Widows Trustees Limited was incorporated on 20 May 1986 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Scottish Widows Trustees Limited?

Current officers are Helen Paterson Waddell (director), Karen Joanne Mckay (secretary), David John Campbell (director) and Stephen William Humphries (director).

What does Scottish Widows Trustees Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 82990 – Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified.

Where is Scottish Widows Trustees Limited registered?

The registered office address is The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ.

Is Scottish Widows Trustees Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was confirmation statement made on 23 Oct 2026 with no updates on 23 Oct 2026.

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