Sam Smith Fleet Limited

Reference number: 1017882

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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

Wessex Fleet Solutions Limited Reference number: 671619 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.
  • Sam Smith Fleet Limited (FRN 1017882) is an AR of Wessex Fleet Solutions Limited (FRN 671619). When you use Sam Smith Fleet's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Sam Smith Fleet, 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 name
SAM SMITH FLEET LTD
Company number
15809126
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 June 2024 (2 years old)
Registered office
C/O Pawley-Malyon Salisbury House, London Wall, London, EC2M 5SQ, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 77110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Samways Director Aug 1959 28 Jun 2024
Ian Smith Director Jul 1955 28 Jun 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Wessex Fleet Solutions 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 Sam Smith Fleet Limited FCA authorised?
Sam Smith Fleet Limited (FRN 1017882) 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 Sam Smith Fleet?
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. Sam Smith Fleet Limited (FRN 1017882) is an AR of Wessex Fleet Solutions Limited (FRN 671619). When you use Sam Smith Fleet's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Sam Smith Fleet, 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 Sam Smith Fleet?
Protection works through Wessex Fleet Solutions Limited, the principal firm responsible for Sam Smith Fleet's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Sam Smith Fleet a scam or clone?
Sam Smith Fleet 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 Sam Smith Fleet's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Sam Smith Fleet's FRN is 1017882. You can verify it on the FCA register.