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Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited

Private limited company

50 Lothian Road, Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9WJ

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SC344106

Company number

10 Jun 2008

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Dec 2008

Last accounts made up to

Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited company overview

Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC344106. It was incorporated on 10 Jun 2008 and dissolved on 26 Feb 2010 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 50 Lothian Road, Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9WJ. The company has 0 active officers.

Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited at a glance

1 year

Years on the register

626 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Burness, Peter, William, Roger

12

Filings on record

Latest: 26 Feb 2010

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

7487

Other business activities

Allowable expenses for Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited

Based on Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp 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 Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp 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 Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp 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 Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp 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. 26 Feb 2010 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 6 Nov 2009 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 24 Oct 2009 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 23 Sep 2009 · AA

    Accounts with made up date

  5. 10 Jun 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  6. 20 Jun 2008 · 288a

    Legacy

  7. 20 Jun 2008 · 288a

    Legacy

  8. 20 Jun 2008 · 288a

    Legacy

  9. 20 Jun 2008 · 288a

    Legacy

  10. 13 Jun 2008 · 288b

    Legacy

  11. 13 Jun 2008 · 225

    Legacy

  12. 10 Jun 2008 · NEWINC

    Incorporation

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About Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited

Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited is a UK private limited company based in Edinburgh, registered at Companies House as company number SC344106 since 10 Jun 2008. 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.

Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited has 12 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 Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited often use a local accountant for year-end accounts, corporation tax, VAT and payroll. Compare fixed-fee, regulated accountants near Edinburgh and get free quotes in minutes.

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Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited?

Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC344106.

When was Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited incorporated?

Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited was incorporated on 10 Jun 2008 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited?

Current officers are Burness LLP (corporate secretary), Peter John Griffiths (director), William Anthony Hill (director), Roger Alan Lees (director) and Ian David Mason (director).

What does Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited do?

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

Where is Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited registered?

The registered office address is 50 Lothian Road, Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9WJ.

Is Columbus UK Founder (Scotland) Gp Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 26 Feb 2010.

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