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Companies House · SC204757 In liquidation

California Cake Company Limited

Private limited company

Level 2, The Beacon, 176 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5SG

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SC204757

Company number

9 Mar 2000

Incorporated

4

Active officers

28 Jun 2025

Last accounts made up to

California Cake Company Limited company overview

California Cake Company Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC204757. It was incorporated on 9 Mar 2000 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at Level 2, The Beacon, 176 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5SG. The company has 4 active officers. It was previously called Exchangelaw (No.242) Limited.

California Cake Company Limited upcoming deadlines

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

California Cake Company Limited at a glance

26 years

Trading age

9,743 days since incorporation

4

Active officers

John, Stephen, One, Steven

147

Filings on record

Latest: 6 May 2026

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of California Cake Company Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

10710

Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes

Allowable expenses for California Cake Company Limited

Based on California Cake Company Limited's SIC code (10710), 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 California Cake Company 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 California Cake Company 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 California Cake Company 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. 6 May 2026 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 6 May 2026

  2. 1 May 2026 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  3. 27 Mar 2026 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 28 Jun 2025

  4. 12 Feb 2026 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  5. 12 Feb 2026 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  6. 12 Feb 2026 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  7. 12 Feb 2026 · MR04

    Mortgage satisfy charge full

  8. 20 Jan 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 14 Jan 2026 with no updates

  9. 17 Mar 2025 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 29 Jun 2024

  10. 19 Feb 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 8 Feb 2025 with no updates

  11. 11 Feb 2025 · RP04CS01

    Second filing of confirmation statement with made up date

  12. 11 Mar 2024 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 1 Jul 2023

  13. 21 Feb 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 8 Feb 2024 with no updates

  14. 7 Dec 2023 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Steven Paul Hill as a director on 6 Dec 2023

  15. 4 Apr 2023 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 2 Jul 2022

  16. 21 Feb 2023 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 17 Feb 2023 with no updates

  17. 10 Mar 2022 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 26 Jun 2021

  18. 18 Feb 2022 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 17 Feb 2022 with no updates

  19. 10 Jun 2021 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 27 Jun 2020

  20. 2 Mar 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 17 Feb 2021 with no updates

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

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About California Cake Company Limited

California Cake Company Limited is a UK private limited company based in Glasgow, registered at Companies House as company number SC204757 since 9 Mar 2000. Its listed activities include manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

California Cake Company Limited filings and compliance

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

What is the company number of California Cake Company Limited?

California Cake Company Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC204757.

When was California Cake Company Limited incorporated?

California Cake Company Limited was incorporated on 9 Mar 2000 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of California Cake Company Limited?

Current officers are John Gerald Duffy (director), Stephen Alexander Boyd (director), One Advisory Limited (corporate secretary) and Steven Paul Hill (director).

What does California Cake Company Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 10710 – Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes.

Where is California Cake Company Limited registered?

The registered office address is Level 2, The Beacon, 176 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5SG.

Is California Cake Company Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is in liquidation. Its most recent filing was registered office address changed on 6 May 2026 on 6 May 2026.

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