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Companies House · SC214156 Dissolved

Tern Developments Limited

Private limited company

C.O Ritson Smith, 16, Carden Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1FX

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SC214156

Company number

27 Dec 2000

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2008

Last accounts made up to

Tern Developments Limited company overview

Tern Developments Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC214156. It was incorporated on 27 Dec 2000 and dissolved on 1 Oct 2010 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at C.O Ritson Smith, 16, Carden Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1FX. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Exchangelaw (No.275) Limited.

Tern Developments Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Tern Developments Limited at a glance

9 years

Years on the register

3,565 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Graham, David, David

34

Filings on record

Latest: 1 Oct 2010

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Tern Developments Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7487

Other business activities

Allowable expenses for Tern Developments Limited

Based on Tern Developments Limited's SIC code (7487), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a professional & creative services company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Design tools & equipment

Creative software, cameras, drawing tablets and props.

Professional memberships

HMRC-approved professional body subscriptions.

Business travel

Trains, flights, hotels and subsistence for client work.

Working from home

A share of household bills or the £6-a-week flat rate.

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 Tern Developments Limited

How much tax does a professional & creative services 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 Tern Developments 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 Tern Developments 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 Oct 2010 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 11 Jun 2010 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  3. 18 Mar 2010 · MG03s

    Legacy

  4. 30 Apr 2009 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2008

  5. 19 Feb 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  6. 3 Dec 2008 · 88(2)

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  7. 3 Dec 2008 · 288b

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  8. 3 Dec 2008 · 288a

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  9. 3 Dec 2008 · 287

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  10. 31 Oct 2008 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2007

  11. 16 Jan 2008 · 363a

    Legacy

  12. 1 Nov 2007 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2006

  13. 15 Jan 2007 · 363s

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  14. 30 Oct 2006 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2005

  15. 23 Dec 2005 · 363s

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  16. 31 Oct 2005 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2004

  17. 21 Jan 2005 · 363s

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  18. 2 Nov 2004 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2003

  19. 8 Jan 2004 · 363s

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  20. 8 Jan 2004 · 363(288)

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Showing the latest 20 of 34 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Tern Developments Limited

Tern Developments Limited is a UK private limited company based in Aberdeen, registered at Companies House as company number SC214156 since 27 Dec 2000. Its listed activities include other business activities. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Tern Developments Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Tern Developments Limited has 34 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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Tern Developments Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Tern Developments Limited?

Tern Developments Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC214156.

When was Tern Developments Limited incorporated?

Tern Developments Limited was incorporated on 27 Dec 2000 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Tern Developments Limited?

Current officers are Graham John Lang Montgomery (director), David Nicol (director) and David Nicol (secretary).

What does Tern Developments Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 7487 – Other business activities.

Where is Tern Developments Limited registered?

The registered office address is C.O Ritson Smith, 16, Carden Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1FX.

Is Tern Developments Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 1 Oct 2010.

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