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Companies House · SC154357 Dissolved

Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited

Private limited company

1 Linthouse Road, Glasgow, G51 4BZ

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SC154357

Company number

17 Nov 1994

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2016

Last accounts made up to

Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited company overview

Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC154357. It was incorporated on 17 Nov 1994 and dissolved on 3 Jul 2018 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 1 Linthouse Road, Glasgow, G51 4BZ. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Pilkington Thorn Optronics Limited and 1 other name.

Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited at a glance

23 years

Years on the register

8,629 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Michael, Ewen, Michael

102

Filings on record

Latest: 3 Jul 2018

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

26110

Manufacture of electronic components

26701

Manufacture of optical precision instruments

Allowable expenses for Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited

Based on Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited's SIC codes (26110, 26701), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a manufacturing company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Raw materials

Materials and components used to make your products.

Machinery & tools

Equipment purchases — often 100% relief via the Annual Investment Allowance.

Workshop costs

Rent, rates, heating and electricity for premises.

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 Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited

How much tax does a manufacturing 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 Thales Optronics (Staines) 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 Glasgow?

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 Thales Optronics (Staines) 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. 3 Jul 2018 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 17 Apr 2018 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 6 Apr 2018 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 28 Nov 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 28 Nov 2017 with no updates

  5. 14 Aug 2017 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Michael William Peter Seabrook on 2 Aug 2017

  6. 6 Jun 2017 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2016

  7. 21 Apr 2017 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Michael William Peter Seabrook as a director on 22 Mar 2017

  8. 21 Apr 2017 · AP01

    Appointment of Ewen Angus Mccrorie as a director on 22 Mar 2017

  9. 21 Apr 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Stuart Michael Boulton as a director on 22 Mar 2017

  10. 21 Apr 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Guy Maurice Edmond Blanguernon as a director on 22 Mar 2017

  11. 28 Nov 2016 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 28 Nov 2016 with updates

  12. 16 May 2016 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2015

  13. 15 Feb 2016 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Marion Elizabeth Broughton as a director on 1 Jan 2016

  14. 16 Dec 2015 · AP03

    Appoint person secretary company with name

  15. 16 Dec 2015 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Derek Francis Reid as a secretary on 31 May 2010

  16. 16 Dec 2015 · AP03

    Appointment of Michael William Peter Seabrook as a secretary on 1 Jun 2010

  17. 16 Dec 2015 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Derek Francis Reid as a secretary on 31 May 2010

  18. 17 Nov 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  19. 1 Oct 2015 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Dec 2014

  20. 18 Nov 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

Showing the latest 20 of 102 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited

Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited is a UK private limited company based in Glasgow, registered at Companies House as company number SC154357 since 17 Nov 1994. Its listed activities include manufacture of electronic components, manufacture of optical precision instruments. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited has 102 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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Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited?

Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC154357.

When was Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited incorporated?

Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited was incorporated on 17 Nov 1994 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited?

Current officers are Michael William Peter Seabrook (secretary), Ewen Angus Mccrorie (director) and Michael William Peter Seabrook (director).

What does Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 26110 – Manufacture of electronic components; 26701 – Manufacture of optical precision instruments.

Where is Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited registered?

The registered office address is 1 Linthouse Road, Glasgow, G51 4BZ.

Is Thales Optronics (Staines) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 3 Jul 2018.

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