The Wow Company UK Ltd

Reference number: 465248

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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

ValidPath Limited Reference number: 197107 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.
  • The Wow Company UK Ltd (FRN 465248) is an AR of ValidPath Limited (FRN 197107). When you use The Wow Company UK's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from The Wow Company UK, 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 number
05007424
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 January 2004 (22 years old)
Registered office
3rd Floor 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, England
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paul Ivor Bulpitt Director Aug 1978 6 Jan 2004
Peter James Czapp Director Jun 1979 1 Jul 2004

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through ValidPath 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 The Wow Company UK Ltd FCA authorised?
The Wow Company UK Ltd (FRN 465248) 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 The Wow Company UK?
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. The Wow Company UK Ltd (FRN 465248) is an AR of ValidPath Limited (FRN 197107). When you use The Wow Company UK's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from The Wow Company UK, 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 The Wow Company UK?
Protection works through ValidPath Limited, the principal firm responsible for The Wow Company UK's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is The Wow Company UK a scam or clone?
The Wow 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 Wow Company UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Wow Company UK's FRN is 465248. You can verify it on the FCA register.