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Maxtube Limited

Private limited company

Johnstone House, 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1HA

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SC165980

Company number

31 May 1996

Incorporated

4

Active officers

31 Mar 2025

Last accounts made up to

Maxtube Limited company overview

Maxtube Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC165980. It was incorporated on 31 May 1996 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at Johnstone House, 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1HA. The company has 4 active officers. It was previously called Mudge Engineering Limited.

Maxtube Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 31 Dec 2026

51 days

Confirmation statement

Due 14 Jun 2027

216 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Jan 2027

52 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.

Maxtube Limited at a glance

30 years

Trading age

11,120 days since incorporation

4

Active officers

John, Martin, Craig, Craig

147

Filings on record

Latest: 1 Jun 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Maxtube Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

96090

Other service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Maxtube Limited

Based on Maxtube Limited's SIC code (96090), 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 Maxtube 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 Maxtube 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 Maxtube 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. 1 Jun 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 May 2026 with updates

  2. 23 Dec 2025 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2025

  3. 15 Jul 2025 · RP04CS01

    Second filing of confirmation statement with made up date

  4. 2 Jun 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 May 2025 with updates

  5. 29 May 2025 · CH01

    Director's details changed for John Simpson on 4 Dec 2024

  6. 19 Dec 2024 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2024

  7. 12 Aug 2024 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  8. 25 Jul 2024 · SH01

    Allotment of shares on 28 Jun 2024

  9. 10 Jun 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 May 2024 with updates

  10. 27 May 2024 · CH01

    Director's details changed for John Simpson on 27 May 2024

  11. 27 May 2024 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Martin Reid Bremner on 27 May 2024

  12. 22 Dec 2023 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2023

  13. 15 Nov 2023 · MA

    Memorandum articles

  14. 24 Oct 2023 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Craig Brand as a director on 23 Oct 2023

  15. 13 Oct 2023 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  16. 8 Jun 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 May 2023 with no updates

  17. 17 Feb 2023 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2022

  18. 21 Jun 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 31 May 2022 with no updates

  19. 4 May 2022 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Richard Gordon Morrice as a director on 30 Apr 2022

  20. 1 Apr 2022 · AAMD

    Accounts amended with accounts type small

Showing the latest 20 of 147 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Maxtube Limited

Maxtube Limited is a UK private limited company based in Aberdeen, registered at Companies House as company number SC165980 since 31 May 1996. Its listed activities include other 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.

Maxtube Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Maxtube Limited has 147 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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Maxtube Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Maxtube Limited?

Maxtube Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC165980.

When was Maxtube Limited incorporated?

Maxtube Limited was incorporated on 31 May 1996 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Maxtube Limited?

Current officers are John Simpson (director), Martin Reid Bremner (director), Craig Brand (secretary) and Craig Brand (director).

What does Maxtube Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 96090 – Other service activities not elsewhere classified.

Where is Maxtube Limited registered?

The registered office address is Johnstone House, 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1HA.

Is Maxtube Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was confirmation statement made on 31 May 2026 with updates on 1 Jun 2026.

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