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Companies House · SC129333 Dissolved

Transocean Drilling Limited

Private limited company

Prime View, Kingswells Causeway, Prime Four Business Park, Aberdeen, AB15 8PU

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SC129333

Company number

15 Jan 1991

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2019

Last accounts made up to

Transocean Drilling Limited company overview

Transocean Drilling Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC129333. It was incorporated on 15 Jan 1991 and dissolved on 10 Apr 2023 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Prime View, Kingswells Causeway, Prime Four Business Park, Aberdeen, AB15 8PU. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Ross Offshore Limited and 1 other name.

Transocean Drilling Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Transocean Drilling Limited at a glance

32 years

Years on the register

11,773 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Ross, Colin, Alexis

189

Filings on record

Latest: 10 Apr 2023

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Transocean Drilling Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

09100

Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction

Allowable expenses for Transocean Drilling Limited

Based on Transocean Drilling Limited's SIC code (09100), 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 Transocean Drilling 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 Transocean Drilling 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 Aberdeen?

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 Transocean Drilling 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. 10 Apr 2023 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 10 Jan 2023 · LIQ13(Scot)

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting scotland

  3. 20 Jan 2021 · SH01

    Allotment of shares on 15 Dec 2020

  4. 19 Jan 2021 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  5. 6 Jan 2021 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2019

  6. 29 Dec 2020 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  7. 10 Mar 2020 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 10 Mar 2020

  8. 20 Feb 2020 · PSC05

    Change to a person with significant control

  9. 7 Jan 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 3 Jan 2020 with no updates

  10. 2 Oct 2019 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Burness Paull Llp as a secretary on 29 May 2019

  11. 24 Sep 2019 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2018

  12. 7 Jan 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 3 Jan 2019 with no updates

  13. 26 Sep 2018 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2017

  14. 22 Feb 2018 · AP01

    Appointment of Alexis Anne Hay as a director on 24 May 2017

  15. 19 Feb 2018 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of David Michael Walls as a director on 24 May 2017

  16. 12 Jan 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 3 Jan 2018 with no updates

  17. 25 Oct 2017 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr David Michael Walls on 25 Oct 2017

  18. 25 Oct 2017 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Colin Campbell Mitchell Meldrum on 25 Oct 2017

  19. 25 Oct 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 25 Oct 2017

  20. 9 Oct 2017 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2016

Showing the latest 20 of 189 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Transocean Drilling Limited

Transocean Drilling Limited is a UK private limited company based in Aberdeen, registered at Companies House as company number SC129333 since 15 Jan 1991. Its listed activities include support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Transocean Drilling Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Transocean Drilling Limited has 189 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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Transocean Drilling Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Transocean Drilling Limited?

Transocean Drilling Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC129333.

When was Transocean Drilling Limited incorporated?

Transocean Drilling Limited was incorporated on 15 Jan 1991 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Transocean Drilling Limited?

Current officers are Ross Martin (director), Colin Campbell Mitchell Meldrum (director) and Alexis Anne Hay (director).

What does Transocean Drilling Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 09100 – Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction.

Where is Transocean Drilling Limited registered?

The registered office address is Prime View, Kingswells Causeway, Prime Four Business Park, Aberdeen, AB15 8PU.

Is Transocean Drilling Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 10 Apr 2023.

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