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DOROTHEUM LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

 

DOROTHEUM LIMITED

CONTENTS



Page
Company information
 
1
Balance sheet
 
2
Notes to the financial statements
 
3 - 10


 

DOROTHEUM LIMITED
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
M Böhm 
P Burgmann 




Registered number
08063153



Registered office
16 Great Queen Street
Covent Garden

London

WC2B 5AH




Independent auditor
Blick Rothenberg Audit LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

16 Great Queen Street

Covent Garden

WC2B 5AH




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REGISTERED NUMBER:08063153
DOROTHEUM LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

As restated
2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
-
639

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 5 
305,436
258,457

Bank and cash balances
  
116,295
156,018

  
421,731
414,475

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
(59,209)
(70,564)

Net current assets
  
 
 
362,522
 
 
343,911

Total assets less current liabilities
  
362,522
344,550

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 7 
-
(160)

  
 
 
-
 
 
(160)

Net assets
  
362,522
344,390


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 8 
100,000
100,000

Profit and loss account
  
262,522
244,390

Total equity
  
362,522
344,390


The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the profit and loss account in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




P Burgmann
Director

Date: 15 April 2024

The notes on pages 3 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

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DOROTHEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1.


General information

Dorotheum Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is 16 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5AH. 
The financial statements are presented in Sterling (£), which is the functional currency of the Company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. 

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The disclosure requirements of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

Having considered post year end trading, cash reserves, the ongoing support of the ultimate parent undertaking, and after making enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence and meet its liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future, being a period of at least twelve months from the date these financial statements were approved. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

  
2.3

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding value added tax and other sales taxes.
Sales and marketing services
Revenue from contracts to provide sales and marketing services to the parent company is recognised in the period in which the services are provided. Revenue is recognised to the extent that is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the contract and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. 

 
2.4

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

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DOROTHEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.4
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Short-term leasehold property
-
25%
Fixtures and fittings
-
25%
Office equipment
-
25%
Computer equipment
-
25%

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.5

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours.

 
2.6

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the profit and loss account in the same period as the related expenditure.

  
2.7

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply Sections 11 and 12 of FRS 102 in respect of financial instruments.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. 
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after deducting all of its liabilities. 
The Company’s policies for its major classes of financial assets and financial liabilities are set out below. 

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DOROTHEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  

Financial instruments (continued)

Financial assets
Basic financial assets, including trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, intercompany working capital balances, and intercompany financing are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Financing transactions are those in which payment is deferred beyond normal business terms or is financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate.
Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
Financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Financing transactions are those in which payment is deferred beyond normal business terms or is financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the profit and loss account. 
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the best estimate of the amount the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date. 
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If the financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities
Financial assets are derecognised when (a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or (b) substantially all the risks and rewards of the ownership of the asset are transferred to another party or (c) despite having retained some significant risks and rewards of ownership, control of the asset has been transferred to another party who has the practical ability to unilaterally sell the asset to an unrelated third party without imposing additional restrictions. 
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the liability is extinguished, that is when the contractual obligation is discharged, cancelled or expires.
 
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DOROTHEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

Financial instruments (continued)
Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is an enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

  
2.8

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

 
2.9

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.10

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

  
2.11

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan
The company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in the Profit and loss account when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds.

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DOROTHEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the profit and loss account, except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
Current tax is the amount of income tax payable in respect of taxable profit for the year or prior years.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax arises from timing differences that are differences between taxable profits and total comprehensive income as stated in the financial statements. These timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in the financial statements.
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
 
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 4 (2022 - 4).

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DOROTHEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4.


Tangible fixed assets





Leasehold property improvements
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2023
8,049
46,646
1,803
10,799
67,297



At 31 December 2023

8,049
46,646
1,803
10,799
67,297



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023
8,049
46,524
1,799
10,286
66,658


Charge for the year
-
122
4
513
639



At 31 December 2023

8,049
46,646
1,803
10,799
67,297



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
-
-
-
-
-



At 31 December 2022
-
122
4
513
639


5.


Debtors

As restated
2023
2022
£
£


Amounts owed by group undertakings
280,208
234,967

Other debtors
18,668
16,277

Prepayments and accrued income
6,560
7,213

305,436
258,457


Included net within amounts owed by group undertakings is a credit balance of £66,020 (2022: £60,852) which attracts interest of 5.25% (2022: 2.28%) per annum and is repayable on demand. The other amounts owed by group undertakings are interest free and repayable on demand. 

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DOROTHEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

6.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

As restated
2023
2022
£
£

Trade creditors
7,361
856

Corporation tax
8,423
6,087

Other taxation and social security
2,707
4,007

Other creditors
438
589

Accruals and deferred income
40,280
59,025

59,209
70,564



7.


Deferred taxation




2023


£






At beginning of year
(160)


Charged to profit or loss
160



At end of year
-

The deferred taxation balance is made up as follows:

2023
2022
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
-
(160)

-
(160)


8.


Share capital

2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



1,000 (2022 - 1,000) Ordinary shares of £100.00 each
100,000
100,000


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DOROTHEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

9.


Prior year adjustment

Following the finalisation of the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 it was identified that accruals in respect of rent and service charges had been overstated as at 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2021. In aggregate the overstatements are considered material and accordingly a prior year adjustment has been recognised to correct the error. As the company is remunerated for services provided to a related party on a cost plus basis, a corresponding adjustment to reflect the impact on sales and intercompany debtors has also been recognised. The adjustment has had no impact on the profit and loss account for the prior year but has decreased debtors as at 31 December 2022 by £10,255, and has decreased creditors as at 31 December 2022 by £9,496 with the net impact of £759 reflected in brought forward retained earnings as at 1 January 2022.


10.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company  in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company  to the fund and amounted to £2,655 (2022: £3,030). Contributions totalling £438 (2022: £589) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


11.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2023 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2023
2022
£
£


Not later than 1 year
12,536
50,282

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
-
12,536

12,536
62,818


12.


Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of the exemption contained in FRS 102 section 33 "Related Party Disclosures" from disclosing transactions with entities which are a wholly-owned part of the group.


13.


Parent undertaking

The immediate parent undertaking is Dorotheum GmbH & Co KG.
The smallest group for which consolidated financial statements are drawn up is headed by Dorotheum Beteiligungs GmbH, whose registered office is Dorotheergasse 17, 1010 Vienna, Austria.


14.


Auditor's information

The auditor's report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 23 April 2024 by Thomas Dickinson (senior statutory auditor) on behalf of Blick Rothenberg Audit LLP.

 
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