SME HCI Limited

Reference number: 626422

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

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Identity

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Also trades as
  • Perkbox

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05558651
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
9 September 2005 (20 years old)
Registered office
3 Dorset Rise, London, EC4Y 8EN, England
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets (SIC 47990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mats Heimes Director Jan 1992 30 Jun 2024
Doug Butler Director Aug 1964 30 Jun 2024
Andrew Cavalier Loucks Director Jun 1982 30 Jun 2024
Rebecca Patricia Hooley Director Nov 1981 25 Nov 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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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  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • SME HCI Ltd

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.

Show the retired names
  • Perkbox Vivup
  • Vivup

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is SME HCI Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with SME HCI?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how SME HCI handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about SME HCI to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is SME HCI a scam or clone?
SME HCI 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 SME HCI's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
SME HCI's FRN is 626422. You can verify it on the FCA register.