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Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited

Private company limited by guarantee

58 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1LS

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SC166424

Company number

20 Jun 1996

Incorporated

18

Active officers

31 Oct 2025

Last accounts made up to

Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited company overview

Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number SC166424. It was incorporated on 20 Jun 1996 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 58 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1LS. The company has 18 active officers.

Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 31 Jul 2027

258 days

Confirmation statement

Due 21 Jan 2027

67 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Aug 2027

259 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.

Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited at a glance

30 years

Trading age

11,105 days since incorporation

18

Active officers

Kenneth, Balfour, Gordon, David

215

Filings on record

Latest: 13 Jul 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited

Former officers

46 more officers are on the register. See all on Companies House

Nature of business (SIC codes)

96090

Other service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited

Based on Balfour & Manson (Nominees) 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 Balfour & Manson (Nominees) 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 Balfour & Manson (Nominees) 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 Balfour & Manson (Nominees) 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. 13 Jul 2026 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Oct 2025

  2. 3 Jul 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Daniel Clark Bain as a director on 3 Jul 2026

  3. 29 Jun 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Neil Crockatt as a director on 2 Mar 2026

  4. 26 Jun 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Ann Agnes Logan as a director on 1 Apr 2026

  5. 26 Jun 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of William Wallace as a director on 13 Mar 2026

  6. 19 Jan 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 7 Jan 2026 with no updates

  7. 8 Jan 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Stephanie Nichol as a director on 23 Dec 2025

  8. 14 Aug 2025 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Oct 2024

  9. 5 Aug 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Catriona Alice Torrance as a director on 1 Jul 2025

  10. 5 Aug 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Elaine Joyce Motion as a director on 31 Jul 2025

  11. 9 Jun 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Stephanie Francesca Zak as a director on 30 May 2025

  12. 21 Jan 2025 · RP04TM01

    Second filing of director termination with name

  13. 7 Jan 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 7 Jan 2025 with no updates

  14. 5 Nov 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of David Stewart Mcintosh as a director on 31 Oct 2024

  15. 29 Jul 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Shona Brown as a director on 26 Jul 2024

  16. 29 Jul 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Shona Houston Smith as a director on 26 Jul 2024

  17. 26 Jun 2024 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Oct 2023

  18. 9 Apr 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Greg Scott Lawson as a director on 9 Apr 2024

  19. 9 Apr 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Amy Louise Mckay as a director on 9 Apr 2024

  20. 8 Jan 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 7 Jan 2024 with no updates

Showing the latest 20 of 215 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited

Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in Edinburgh, registered at Companies House as company number SC166424 since 20 Jun 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.

Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited has 215 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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Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited?

Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC166424.

When was Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited incorporated?

Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited was incorporated on 20 Jun 1996 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited?

Current officers are Kenneth Stewart Robertson (director), Balfour + Manson LLP (corporate secretary), Gordon Fletcher Deane (director), David Short (director), Julie Ann Clark-Spence (director), Kirsten Isobell Knight (director) and 12 more.

What does Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited do?

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

Where is Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited registered?

The registered office address is 58 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1LS.

Is Balfour & Manson (Nominees) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was dormant accounts made up to 31 Oct 2025 on 13 Jul 2026.

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