Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited

Reference number: 1011392

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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

Car Benefit Car Schemes Limited Reference number: 717625 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.
  • Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited (FRN 1011392) introduces customers to Car Benefit Car Schemes Limited (FRN 717625). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Leica Microsystems (UK).
  • Example: if Leica Microsystems (UK) refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Leica Microsystems (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

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00476611
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
30 December 1949 (76 years old)
Registered office
Unit 4 Blythe Valley Innovation Centre, Central Boulevard, Blythe Valley Business Park, Solihull, B90 8AJ, England
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets (SIC 47990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
David Lawrence Edwards Director Apr 1965 31 Mar 2007
Walid Beylouni Director Feb 1975 1 Mar 2025
Simon John Davis Smith Director Feb 1969 3 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 Car Benefit Car Schemes 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 Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited (FRN 1011392) 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 Leica Microsystems (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. Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited (FRN 1011392) introduces customers to Car Benefit Car Schemes Limited (FRN 717625). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Leica Microsystems (UK). Example: if Leica Microsystems (UK) refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Leica Microsystems (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 Leica Microsystems (UK)?
Protection works through Car Benefit Car Schemes Limited, the principal firm responsible for Leica Microsystems (UK)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Leica Microsystems (UK) a scam or clone?
Leica Microsystems (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 Leica Microsystems (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Leica Microsystems (UK)'s FRN is 1011392. You can verify it on the FCA register.