LeasePlan UK Limited

Reference number: 312989

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as 8 other names
  • Automotive Leasing
  • Ayvens
  • Dial
  • Fleetline
  • Leaseplan
  • LeasePlan Go
  • Network
  • Société Générale Group

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01397939
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 November 1978 (47 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 77110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Timothy James Laver Director May 1975 7 Oct 2024
Rob Cully Director Nov 1978 23 Apr 2025
Samantha Carlin Secretary Not published 1 Jul 2020

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-collecting
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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

Track record

What customers have complained about

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • CarNext by LeasePlan
  • CarNext.com

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 87 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 57% of the ones it decided.

That is above the 31% median for the firms the Ombudsman reports on.

  • Banking and credit 86
  • Insurance 1

A bigger firm receives more complaints simply because it has more customers. FOS complaints data →

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is LeasePlan UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, LeasePlan UK Limited (FRN 312989) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with LeasePlan UK?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about LeasePlan UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is LeasePlan UK a scam or clone?
LeasePlan 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 LeasePlan UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
LeasePlan UK's FRN is 312989. You can verify it on the FCA register.