Company registration number:
for the Year Ended
European Administration Limited
(Registration number: 04207276)
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
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2023 |
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Fixed assets |
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Intangible assets |
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Tangible assets |
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Current assets |
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Debtors |
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Cash at bank and in hand |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
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Net current liabilities |
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Total assets less current liabilities |
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Provisions for liabilities |
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Deferred tax liabilities |
(60,675) |
(60,675) |
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Net liabilities |
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Capital and reserves |
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Called up share capital |
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Profit and loss account |
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Total equity |
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These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. The option not to file the profit and loss account and directors’ report has been taken.
Approved and authorised by the
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European Administration Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
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General information |
The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales.
The address of its registered office is:
United Kingdom
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Accounting policies |
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A smaller entities - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006 (as applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime).
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.
These financial statements are presented in Sterling (£).
Going concern
On 5 May 2023 the company was acquired by Bar Bidco Limited and since that date the new management have looked to improve the profitability and cash generation of the company by usilising the significant synergies within the wider group and looking to boost revenue.
Management have received confirmation of support from the wider group to fund this growth.
Therefore the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
European Administration Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Turnover recognition
Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts.
Commission due in respect of services provided to barristers is recognised at the point at which the barrister’s fees have been paid. Until this point, it is considered that the amount of revenue cannot be reliably measured.
The company also receives subscription revenue for the library service it offers, this income is recognised over the term of the subscription.
Tax
The tax expense for the period comprises tax. Tax is recognised in the profit and loss account, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.
The current tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the company operates and generates taxable income.
Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements and on unused tax losses or tax credits in the company. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profit.
Deferred tax liabilities are presented within provisions for liabilities on the balance sheet.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.
Depreciation of tangible assets
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
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Asset class |
Depreciation method and rate |
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Leasehold improvements |
5 years straight line |
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Fixtures and fittings |
5 years straight line |
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Office equipment |
5 years straight line |
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Computer equipment |
5 years straight line |
European Administration Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Goodwill
Goodwill arising on the acquisition of an entity represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the company’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the entity recognised at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is held in the currency of the acquired entity and revalued to the closing rate at each reporting period date. Goodwill is amortised over its useful life, which shall not exceed ten years if a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made.
Development costs
Development costs that are directly attributable to the design and testing of identifiable and unique products controlled by the Company are recognised as intangible assets when the following criteria are met:
1) it is technically feasible to complete the project so that it will be available for use;
2) management intends to complete the project and use or sell it;
3) there is an ability to use or sell the project;
4) it can be demonstrated how the project will generate probable future economic benefits;
5) adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell the project are available; and
6) the expenditure attributable to the project during its development can be reliably measured.
Other development expenditures that do not meet these criteria are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs previously recognised as an expense are not recognised as an asset in a subsequent period.
Once a project is completed it is amortised over an estimated economic life with the charge included within administrative expenses.
Amortisation
Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows:
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Amortisation method and rate |
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Goodwill |
10 years straight line |
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Development costs |
5 years straight line |
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
European Administration Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Creditors
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Leases
Leases in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.
Defined contribution pension obligation
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 payments 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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Staff numbers |
The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year was
European Administration Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
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Intangible assets |
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Goodwill |
Internally generated software development costs |
Total |
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Cost or valuation |
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At 1 January 2024 |
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Additions internally developed |
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At 31 December 2024 |
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Amortisation |
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Amortisation charge |
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At 31 December 2024 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 December 2024 |
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At 31 December 2023 |
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Tangible assets |
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Land and buildings |
Furniture, fittings and equipment |
Computer equipment |
Total |
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Cost or valuation |
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At 1 January 2024 |
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Additions |
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At 31 December 2024 |
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Depreciation |
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Charge for the year |
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At 31 December 2024 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 December 2024 |
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At 31 December 2023 |
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European Administration Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Included within the net book value of land and buildings above is £Nil (2023 - £Nil) in respect of short leasehold land and buildings.
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Debtors |
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Amounts owed by related parties |
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Prepayments |
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Other debtors |
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Creditors |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Due within one year |
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Trade creditors |
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Amounts owed to group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest |
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Taxation and social security |
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Accruals and deferred income |
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Other creditors |
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Financial commitments, guarantees and contingencies |
Amounts not provided for in the balance sheet
Financial commitments
The total amount of financial commitments not included in the balance sheet is £Nil (2023 - £
European Administration Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
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Related party transactions |
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Transactions with directors |
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2023 |
At 1 January 2023 |
Advances to director |
Repayments by director |
At 31 December 2023 |
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S M Ward |
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Interest bearing current account |
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H J Hodgkin |
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Interest bearing current account |
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Summary of transactions with entities with joint control or significant interest
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Parent and ultimate parent undertaking |
The company's immediate parent is
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Audit Report |