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Companies House · SC339971 Dissolved

Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited

Private limited company

24 Ainslie Place, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH3 6AJ

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SC339971

Company number

20 Mar 2008

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2019

Last accounts made up to

Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited company overview

Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC339971. It was incorporated on 20 Mar 2008 and dissolved on 22 Sep 2020 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 24 Ainslie Place, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH3 6AJ. The company has 0 active officers.

Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited at a glance

12 years

Years on the register

4,569 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Mackay, Duncan

31

Filings on record

Latest: 22 Sep 2020

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74909

Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited

Based on Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited's SIC code (74909), 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 Mackay Trading (Scotland) 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 Mackay Trading (Scotland) 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 Lothian?

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 Mackay Trading (Scotland) 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. 22 Sep 2020 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 28 Jan 2020 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 21 Jan 2020 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 20 Dec 2019 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2019

  5. 9 Apr 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 20 Mar 2019 with no updates

  6. 13 Dec 2018 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2018

  7. 4 Apr 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 20 Mar 2018 with no updates

  8. 13 Dec 2017 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2017

  9. 5 Apr 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 20 Mar 2017 with updates

  10. 18 Dec 2016 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2016

  11. 9 May 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  12. 7 Jan 2016 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2015

  13. 31 Mar 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  14. 9 Dec 2014 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2014

  15. 4 Apr 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  16. 6 Jan 2014 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2013

  17. 17 Apr 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  18. 24 Dec 2012 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2012

  19. 16 Apr 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  20. 10 Jan 2012 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2011

Showing the latest 20 of 31 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited

Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited is a UK private limited company based in Lothian, registered at Companies House as company number SC339971 since 20 Mar 2008. Its listed activities include other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited has 31 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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Businesses like Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited often use a local accountant for year-end accounts, corporation tax, VAT and payroll. Compare fixed-fee, regulated accountants near Lothian and get free quotes in minutes.

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Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited?

Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC339971.

When was Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited incorporated?

Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited was incorporated on 20 Mar 2008 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited?

Current officers are Mackay Mackay (director) and Duncan Ferguson Campbell (secretary).

What does Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 74909 – Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified.

Where is Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited registered?

The registered office address is 24 Ainslie Place, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH3 6AJ.

Is Mackay Trading (Scotland) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 22 Sep 2020.

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