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Companies House · SC287748 Dissolved

Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited

Private limited company

Mcdonald Gordon & Co, 29 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HP

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SC287748

Company number

21 Jul 2005

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Sep 2011

Last accounts made up to

Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited company overview

Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC287748. It was incorporated on 21 Jul 2005 and dissolved on 23 Feb 2016 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Mcdonald Gordon & Co, 29 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HP. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called St Kilda Developments (Wh) Limited and 1 other name.

Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited at a glance

10 years

Years on the register

3,869 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Rodney

50

Filings on record

Latest: 23 Feb 2016

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

68100

Buying and selling of own real estate

Allowable expenses for Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited

Based on Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited's SIC code (68100), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a property & letting company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Repairs & maintenance

Fixing like-for-like wear and tear (not improvements).

Letting agent fees

Management, tenant-finding and inventory costs.

Mortgage interest

Finance costs — a company claims these in full, unlike individuals.

Landlord insurance & certificates

Buildings cover, gas safety and EPC certificates.

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 Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited

How much tax does a property & letting 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 Mercat Cross (Wh) 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 Mercat Cross (Wh) 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. 23 Feb 2016 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 10 Nov 2015 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  3. 20 Jul 2015 · 2.21B(Scot)

    Liquidation in administration automatic end scotland

  4. 20 Jul 2015 · 2.20B(Scot)

    Liquidation in administration progress report scotland

  5. 22 Jun 2015 · 2.29B(Scot)

    Liquidation in administration resignation of administrator scotland

  6. 19 Feb 2015 · 2.20B(Scot)

    Liquidation in administration progress report scotland

  7. 24 Jul 2014 · 2.20B(Scot)

    Liquidation in administration progress report scotland

  8. 16 Jul 2014 · 2.22B(Scot)

    Liquidation in administration extension of period scotland

  9. 21 Feb 2014 · 2.20B(Scot)

    Liquidation in administration progress report scotland

  10. 10 Jan 2014 · 2.22B(Scot)

    Liquidation in administration extension of period scotland

  11. 23 Aug 2013 · 2.20B(Scot)

    Liquidation in administration progress report scotland

  12. 25 Mar 2013 · 2.16BZ(Scot)

    Liquidation in administration deemed proposal scotland

  13. 5 Mar 2013 · 2.16B(Scot)

    Liquidation in administration proposals scotland

  14. 28 Feb 2013 · 2.15B(Scot)

    Liquidation in administration notice of statement of affairs scotland with form attached

  15. 14 Jan 2013 · 2.11B(Scot)

    Liquidation in administration appointment of administrator scotland

  16. 16 Aug 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  17. 28 Jun 2012 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Sep 2011

  18. 16 Aug 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  19. 31 Mar 2011 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 30 Sep 2010

  20. 24 Mar 2011 · TM02

    Termination secretary company with name

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

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About Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited

Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited is a UK private limited company based in Edinburgh, registered at Companies House as company number SC287748 since 21 Jul 2005. Its listed activities include buying and selling of own real estate. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Mercat Cross (Wh) 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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Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited?

Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC287748.

When was Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited incorporated?

Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited was incorporated on 21 Jul 2005 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited?

Current officers are Rodney George Goodson (director).

What does Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 68100 – Buying and selling of own real estate.

Where is Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited registered?

The registered office address is Mcdonald Gordon & Co, 29 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HP.

Is Mercat Cross (Wh) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 23 Feb 2016.

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