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Ao Tex Limited

Private limited company

71 Brunswick Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5HS

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SC420628

Company number

28 Mar 2012

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2013

Last accounts made up to

Ao Tex Limited company overview

Ao Tex Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC420628. It was incorporated on 28 Mar 2012 and dissolved on 31 Jul 2015 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 71 Brunswick Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5HS. The company has 0 active officers.

Ao Tex Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Ao Tex Limited at a glance

3 years

Years on the register

1,220 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Maurice

6

Filings on record

Latest: 31 Jul 2015

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Ao Tex Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74909

Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Ao Tex Limited

Based on Ao Tex 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 Ao Tex 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 Ao Tex 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 Ao Tex 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. 31 Jul 2015 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved compulsory

  2. 10 Apr 2015 · GAZ1

    Gazette notice compulsory

  3. 23 Apr 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  4. 10 Dec 2013 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 31 Mar 2013

  5. 2 Apr 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  6. 28 Mar 2012 · NEWINC

    Incorporation

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About Ao Tex Limited

Ao Tex Limited is a UK private limited company based in Edinburgh, registered at Companies House as company number SC420628 since 28 Mar 2012. 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.

Ao Tex Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Ao Tex Limited has 6 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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Ao Tex Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Ao Tex Limited?

Ao Tex Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC420628.

When was Ao Tex Limited incorporated?

Ao Tex Limited was incorporated on 28 Mar 2012 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Ao Tex Limited?

Current officers are Maurice Walters (director).

What does Ao Tex Limited do?

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

Where is Ao Tex Limited registered?

The registered office address is 71 Brunswick Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5HS.

Is Ao Tex Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved compulsory on 31 Jul 2015.

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