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Companies House · SC285278 Dissolved

Focus Asset Management Limited

Private limited company

5 Abercorn Drive, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH8 7JR

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SC285278

Company number

25 May 2005

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 May 2021

Last accounts made up to

Focus Asset Management Limited company overview

Focus Asset Management Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC285278. It was incorporated on 25 May 2005 and dissolved on 7 Jun 2022 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 5 Abercorn Drive, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH8 7JR. The company has 0 active officers.

Focus Asset Management Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Focus Asset Management Limited at a glance

17 years

Years on the register

6,222 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

David, Venkatachalam, Samuel

50

Filings on record

Latest: 7 Jun 2022

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Focus Asset Management Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

64991

Security dealing on own account

Allowable expenses for Focus Asset Management Limited

Based on Focus Asset Management Limited's SIC code (64991), 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 Focus Asset Management 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 Focus Asset Management 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 Midlothian?

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 Focus Asset Management 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. 7 Jun 2022 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 22 Mar 2022 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 15 Mar 2022 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 5 Mar 2022 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 May 2021

  5. 21 Jul 2021 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 May 2021 with updates

  6. 15 Jun 2021 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 May 2020

  7. 17 Jul 2020 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 May 2020 with no updates

  8. 27 Feb 2020 · AA

    Micro-entity accounts made up to 31 May 2019

  9. 31 Jan 2020 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 31 Jan 2020

  10. 13 Jul 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 May 2019 with updates

  11. 30 Jan 2019 · SH01

    Allotment of shares on 17 Jan 2019

  12. 30 Jan 2019 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 May 2018

  13. 30 Jan 2019 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 30 Jan 2019

  14. 5 Oct 2018 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr. Samuel Samanas Batcharj as a director on 5 Oct 2018

  15. 9 Jul 2018 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Alan Curtis as a director on 9 Jul 2018

  16. 26 Jun 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 25 May 2018 with no updates

  17. 21 Mar 2018 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Venkatachalam Chidambaram as a director on 19 Mar 2018

  18. 16 Feb 2018 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 May 2017

  19. 16 Feb 2018 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Duncan Ferguson Campbell as a director on 15 Feb 2018

  20. 16 Feb 2018 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Duncan Ferguson Campbell as a secretary on 15 Feb 2018

Showing the latest 20 of 50 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Focus Asset Management Limited

Focus Asset Management Limited is a UK private limited company based in Midlothian, registered at Companies House as company number SC285278 since 25 May 2005. Its listed activities include security dealing on own account. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Focus Asset Management Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Focus Asset Management Limited has 50 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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Focus Asset Management Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Focus Asset Management Limited?

Focus Asset Management Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC285278.

When was Focus Asset Management Limited incorporated?

Focus Asset Management Limited was incorporated on 25 May 2005 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Focus Asset Management Limited?

Current officers are David John Erskine (director), Venkatachalam Chidambaram (director) and Samuel Sumanas Batcharj (director).

What does Focus Asset Management Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 64991 – Security dealing on own account.

Where is Focus Asset Management Limited registered?

The registered office address is 5 Abercorn Drive, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH8 7JR.

Is Focus Asset Management Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 7 Jun 2022.

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