Canon Europa NV

Reference number: 795160

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Canon (UK) LIMITED Reference number: 669323 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Canon Europa NV (FRN 795160) is an AR of Canon (UK) LIMITED (FRN 669323). When you use Canon Europa NV's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Canon Europa NV, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
FC012104
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
17 August 1983 (42 years old)
Registered office
Canon Europa Nv, Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1185 Xb Amstelveen, Netherlands

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Jan-Ton Prinsze Director May 1964 1 Apr 2019
Kazuhisa Yanagishita Director Jan 1973 1 Feb 2025
Shinichi Yoshida Director Dec 1960 1 Mar 2025
Christophe Narahara Secretary Not published 26 Sep 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Canon (UK) 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 Canon Europa NV FCA authorised?
Canon Europa NV (FRN 795160) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Canon Europa NV?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Canon Europa NV (FRN 795160) is an AR of Canon (UK) LIMITED (FRN 669323). When you use Canon Europa NV's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Canon Europa NV, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. 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 Canon Europa NV?
Protection works through Canon (UK) LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for Canon Europa NV's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Canon Europa NV a scam or clone?
Canon Europa NV 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 Canon Europa NV's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Canon Europa NV's FRN is 795160. You can verify it on the FCA register.