The Business Machines Company (UK) limited

Reference number: 671285

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02497784
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 May 1990 (36 years old)
Registered office
3b Rosemary House Lanwades Business Park, Kennett, Newmarket, CB8 7PN, England
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)
  • Repair of computers and peripheral equipment (SIC 95110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paula Louise Hazelwood Director May 1967 21 Nov 2019
Martyn Hazelwood Director Oct 1965 Not published
Paula Louise Hazelwood Secretary Not published 24 Sep 2004

The firm, by virtue of its constitution or any enactment, must be:(i) required (after payment of outgoings) to apply the whole of its income and any capital it expends for charitable or public purposes, and (ii) prohibited from directly or indirectly distributing amongst its members any part of its assets (otherwise than for charitable or public purposes); And the firm must not have any associate (other than a not-for profit debt advice body) which carries on debt adjusting or debt counselling or providing credit information services.)

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit 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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  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling

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 The Business Machines Company (UK) limited FCA authorised?
Yes, The Business Machines Company (UK) limited (FRN 671285) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Business Machines Company (UK)?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how The Business Machines Company (UK) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about The Business Machines Company (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Business Machines Company (UK) a scam or clone?
The Business Machines Company (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 The Business Machines Company (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Business Machines Company (UK)'s FRN is 671285. You can verify it on the FCA register.