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Companies House · SC291642 Dissolved

Xanthas Limited

Private limited company

The Smiddy, Bower, By Wick, Caithness, KW1 4YY

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SC291642

Company number

12 Oct 2005

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2007

Last accounts made up to

Xanthas Limited company overview

Xanthas Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC291642. It was incorporated on 12 Oct 2005 and dissolved on 15 Jul 2011 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at The Smiddy, Bower, By Wick, Caithness, KW1 4YY. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Hms (635) Limited.

Xanthas Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Xanthas Limited at a glance

5 years

Years on the register

2,102 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Edmund, James

34

Filings on record

Latest: 15 Jul 2011

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Xanthas Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7487

Other business activities

Allowable expenses for Xanthas Limited

Based on Xanthas 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 Xanthas 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 Xanthas 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 Caithness?

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 Xanthas 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. 15 Jul 2011 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 25 Mar 2011 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 12 Dec 2009 · SOAS(A)

    Dissolution voluntary strike off suspended

  4. 30 Oct 2009 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  5. 12 Oct 2009 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  6. 20 Apr 2009 · 288b

    Legacy

  7. 11 Nov 2008 · 363a

    Legacy

  8. 30 Oct 2008 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2007

  9. 29 Sep 2008 · 287

    Legacy

  10. 15 Jan 2008 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  11. 15 Jan 2008 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  12. 7 Jan 2008 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Dec 2006

  13. 6 Dec 2007 · 363s

    Legacy

  14. 6 Dec 2007 · 363(288)

    Legacy

  15. 24 Apr 2007 · 287

    Legacy

  16. 24 Apr 2007 · 288b

    Legacy

  17. 24 Apr 2007 · 288a

    Legacy

  18. 19 Mar 2007 · CERTNM

    Certificate change of name company

  19. 7 Nov 2006 · 363s

    Legacy

  20. 21 Mar 2006 · 410(Scot)

    Legacy

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

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About Xanthas Limited

Xanthas Limited is a UK private limited company based in Caithness, registered at Companies House as company number SC291642 since 12 Oct 2005. 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.

Xanthas Limited filings and compliance

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

What is the company number of Xanthas Limited?

Xanthas Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC291642.

When was Xanthas Limited incorporated?

Xanthas Limited was incorporated on 12 Oct 2005 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Xanthas Limited?

Current officers are Edmund Donald William Maclellan (director) and James Ronald Mills (director).

What does Xanthas Limited do?

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

Where is Xanthas Limited registered?

The registered office address is The Smiddy, Bower, By Wick, Caithness, KW1 4YY.

Is Xanthas Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 15 Jul 2011.

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