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Companies House · SC103084 Dissolved

Strathern & Blair Limited

Private limited company

1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY

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SC103084

Company number

9 Feb 1987

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2009

Last accounts made up to

Strathern & Blair Limited company overview

Strathern & Blair Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC103084. It was incorporated on 9 Feb 1987 and dissolved on 25 Mar 2011 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY. The company has 0 active officers.

Strathern & Blair Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Strathern & Blair Limited at a glance

24 years

Years on the register

8,810 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

John, David, John, Robin

77

Filings on record

Latest: 25 Mar 2011

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Strathern & Blair Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7499

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Strathern & Blair Limited

Based on Strathern & Blair Limited's SIC code (7499), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a professional & creative services company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Design tools & equipment

Creative software, cameras, drawing tablets and props.

Professional memberships

HMRC-approved professional body subscriptions.

Business travel

Trains, flights, hotels and subsistence for client work.

Working from home

A share of household bills or the £6-a-week flat rate.

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 Strathern & Blair Limited

How much tax does a professional & creative services 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 Strathern & Blair 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 Strathern & Blair 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. 25 Mar 2011 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 3 Dec 2010 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 24 Nov 2010 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 8 Apr 2010 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2009

  5. 7 Jan 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  6. 7 Jan 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for John Woodman Blair on 1 Oct 2009

  7. 7 Jan 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Robin Mackay Stimpson on 1 Oct 2009

  8. 4 Nov 2009 · CH04

    Change corporate secretary company with change date

  9. 30 Apr 2009 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  10. 1 Dec 2008 · 363a

    Legacy

  11. 5 Mar 2008 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  12. 30 Nov 2007 · 363a

    Legacy

  13. 30 Nov 2007 · 288a

    Legacy

  14. 30 Nov 2007 · 288b

    Legacy

  15. 1 Aug 2007 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  16. 5 Feb 2007 · 288c

    Legacy

  17. 12 Dec 2006 · 363a

    Legacy

  18. 12 Dec 2006 · 288c

    Legacy

  19. 16 Mar 2006 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  20. 7 Dec 2005 · 363a

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 77 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Strathern & Blair Limited

Strathern & Blair Limited is a UK private limited company based in Edinburgh, registered at Companies House as company number SC103084 since 9 Feb 1987. Its listed activities include non-trading company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Strathern & Blair Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Strathern & Blair Limited has 77 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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Strathern & Blair Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Strathern & Blair Limited?

Strathern & Blair Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC103084.

When was Strathern & Blair Limited incorporated?

Strathern & Blair Limited was incorporated on 9 Feb 1987 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Strathern & Blair Limited?

Current officers are John Woodman Blair (director), David William Hunter (director), John Neilson Kerr (director), Robin Mackay Stimpson (director) and As Company Services Limited (corporate secretary).

What does Strathern & Blair Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 7499 – Non-trading company.

Where is Strathern & Blair Limited registered?

The registered office address is 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY.

Is Strathern & Blair Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 25 Mar 2011.

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