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Companies House · SC157790 Dissolved

The Edinburgh Mela Limited

Private company limited by guarantee

14 Forth Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3LH

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SC157790

Company number

2 May 1995

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2020

Last accounts made up to

The Edinburgh Mela Limited company overview

The Edinburgh Mela Limited is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number SC157790. It was incorporated on 2 May 1995 and dissolved on 17 May 2022 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 14 Forth Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3LH. The company has 0 active officers.

The Edinburgh Mela Limited upcoming deadlines

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

The Edinburgh Mela Limited at a glance

27 years

Years on the register

9,877 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Foysol, Azra, Ehtisham, Vimal

186

Filings on record

Latest: 17 May 2022

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of The Edinburgh Mela Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

90010

Performing arts

90020

Support activities to performing arts

90030

Artistic creation

Allowable expenses for The Edinburgh Mela Limited

Based on The Edinburgh Mela Limited's SIC codes (90010, 90020, 90030), 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 The Edinburgh Mela 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 The Edinburgh Mela 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 The Edinburgh Mela 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. 17 May 2022 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 4 Nov 2021 · SOAS(A)

    Dissolution voluntary strike off suspended

  3. 5 Oct 2021 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  4. 28 Sep 2021 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  5. 8 Jul 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 May 2021 with no updates

  6. 12 Feb 2021 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 31 Mar 2020

  7. 13 Jul 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 May 2020 with no updates

  8. 4 Feb 2020 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 31 Mar 2019

  9. 3 Oct 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 May 2019 with no updates

  10. 3 Oct 2019 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 3 Oct 2019

  11. 25 Jun 2019 · PSC01

    Notification of a person with significant control

  12. 12 Mar 2019 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2018

  13. 20 Sep 2018 · TM01

    Termination director company

  14. 19 Sep 2018 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Graham Donald Clark as a director on 6 Sep 2018

  15. 22 May 2018 · AP01

    Appointment of Mrs Sonia Aksi as a director on 14 May 2018

  16. 14 May 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 2 May 2018 with no updates

  17. 9 Apr 2018 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Rajnish Singh as a director on 26 Feb 2018

  18. 9 Apr 2018 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 9 Apr 2018

  19. 9 Apr 2018 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Graham Donald Clark as a director on 26 Feb 2018

  20. 9 Apr 2018 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Neena Agarwal as a director on 26 Feb 2018

Showing the latest 20 of 186 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About The Edinburgh Mela Limited

The Edinburgh Mela Limited is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in Edinburgh, registered at Companies House as company number SC157790 since 2 May 1995. Its listed activities include performing arts, support activities to performing arts, artistic creation. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

The Edinburgh Mela Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. The Edinburgh Mela Limited has 186 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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The Edinburgh Mela Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of The Edinburgh Mela Limited?

The Edinburgh Mela Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC157790.

When was The Edinburgh Mela Limited incorporated?

The Edinburgh Mela Limited was incorporated on 2 May 1995 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of The Edinburgh Mela Limited?

Current officers are Foysol Hussain Choudhury (director), Azra Qayyum (director), Ehtisham Ullah Shami Khan (director), Vimal Paul Dsouza (director), Saad Nazir (director), Godfrey Henry, Professor Sir Palmer (director) and 4 more.

What does The Edinburgh Mela Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 90010 – Performing arts; 90020 – Support activities to performing arts; 90030 – Artistic creation.

Where is The Edinburgh Mela Limited registered?

The registered office address is 14 Forth Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3LH.

Is The Edinburgh Mela Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 17 May 2022.

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