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Companies House · SC430005 Dissolved

Bowleven (Kenya) Limited

Private limited company

Mazars Llp Apex 2, 97 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HD

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SC430005

Company number

8 Aug 2012

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Jun 2017

Last accounts made up to

Bowleven (Kenya) Limited company overview

Bowleven (Kenya) Limited is a private limited company registered with company number SC430005. It was incorporated on 8 Aug 2012 and dissolved on 30 Dec 2019 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Mazars Llp Apex 2, 97 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HD. The company has 0 active officers.

Bowleven (Kenya) Limited upcoming deadlines

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

Bowleven (Kenya) Limited at a glance

7 years

Years on the register

2,700 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Eli, Burness

50

Filings on record

Latest: 30 Dec 2019

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Bowleven (Kenya) Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

70100

Activities of head offices

Allowable expenses for Bowleven (Kenya) Limited

Based on Bowleven (Kenya) Limited's SIC code (70100), 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 Bowleven (Kenya) 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 Bowleven (Kenya) 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 Bowleven (Kenya) 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. 30 Dec 2019 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 30 Sep 2019 · LIQ13(Scot)

    Liquidation voluntary members return of final meeting scotland

  3. 21 Dec 2018 · AD02

    Change sail address company with new address

  4. 21 Dec 2018 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 21 Dec 2018

  5. 21 Dec 2018 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  6. 14 Aug 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 8 Aug 2018 with no updates

  7. 27 Mar 2018 · AA

    Small accounts made up to 30 Jun 2017

  8. 20 Feb 2018 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of David Clarkson as a director on 13 Dec 2017

  9. 25 Aug 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 8 Aug 2017 with no updates

  10. 26 Jul 2017 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Eli Chahin as a secretary on 19 Jul 2017

  11. 26 Jul 2017 · AP04

    Appoint corporate secretary company with name date

  12. 4 Jul 2017 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 4 Jul 2017

  13. 22 Jun 2017 · AP03

    Appointment of Mr Eli Chahin as a secretary on 1 Jun 2017

  14. 22 Jun 2017 · TM02

    Termination of appointment of Brian Cassidy as a secretary on 1 Jun 2017

  15. 26 May 2017 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  16. 18 May 2017 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Eli Chahin as a director on 18 May 2017

  17. 18 May 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Brian Cassidy as a director on 18 May 2017

  18. 11 May 2017 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 30 Jun 2016

  19. 4 Apr 2017 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr David Clarkson as a director on 31 Mar 2017

  20. 4 Apr 2017 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Kerry Anne Mckenzie Crawford as a director on 31 Mar 2017

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

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About Bowleven (Kenya) Limited

Bowleven (Kenya) Limited is a UK private limited company based in Edinburgh, registered at Companies House as company number SC430005 since 8 Aug 2012. Its listed activities include activities of head offices. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Bowleven (Kenya) Limited filings and compliance

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

What is the company number of Bowleven (Kenya) Limited?

Bowleven (Kenya) Limited is registered at Companies House under company number SC430005.

When was Bowleven (Kenya) Limited incorporated?

Bowleven (Kenya) Limited was incorporated on 8 Aug 2012 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Bowleven (Kenya) Limited?

Current officers are Eli Chahin (director) and Burness Paull LLP (corporate secretary).

What does Bowleven (Kenya) Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 70100 – Activities of head offices.

Where is Bowleven (Kenya) Limited registered?

The registered office address is Mazars Llp Apex 2, 97 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HD.

Is Bowleven (Kenya) Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 30 Dec 2019.

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