Axis Boats UK Ltd

Reference number: 980216

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

TAFCO LIMITED Reference number: 733516 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • Axis Boats UK Ltd (FRN 980216) introduces customers to TAFCO LIMITED (FRN 733516). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Axis Boats UK.
  • Example: if Axis Boats UK refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Axis Boats UK itself.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as
  • Malibu Boats UK
  • Mavern Marine Group

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
AXIS BOATS UK LIMITED
Company number
08195048
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 August 2012 (13 years old)
Registered office
Unit 3 Alexandra Business Park Gresty Lane, Shavington, Crewe, CW2 5DD, England
Nature of business
  • Repair and maintenance of ships and boats (SIC 33150)
  • Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles (SIC 47640)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Michael Dovey Director Sep 1986 29 Aug 2012

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through TAFCO LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Axis Boats UK Ltd FCA authorised?
Axis Boats UK Ltd (FRN 980216) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Axis Boats UK?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Axis Boats UK Ltd (FRN 980216) introduces customers to TAFCO LIMITED (FRN 733516). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Axis Boats UK. Example: if Axis Boats UK refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Axis Boats UK itself. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Axis Boats UK?
Protection works through TAFCO LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for Axis Boats UK's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Axis Boats UK a scam or clone?
Axis Boats UK is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Axis Boats UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Axis Boats UK's FRN is 980216. You can verify it on the FCA register.