VERSATILE EQUIPMENT LIMITED

Reference number: 986984

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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
04639625
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 January 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
1 - 3 Manor Road, Chatham, ME4 6AE, England
Nature of business
  • Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft (SIC 46140)
  • Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment (SIC 77320)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Lee Chater Director Oct 1977 1 Oct 2008
Barry James Gass Director Dec 1981 25 Oct 2022

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit · 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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  • Credit Broking
  • 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is VERSATILE EQUIPMENT LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, VERSATILE EQUIPMENT LIMITED (FRN 986984) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with VERSATILE EQUIPMENT?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how VERSATILE EQUIPMENT handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about VERSATILE EQUIPMENT to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is VERSATILE EQUIPMENT a scam or clone?
VERSATILE EQUIPMENT 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 VERSATILE EQUIPMENT's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
VERSATILE EQUIPMENT's FRN is 986984. You can verify it on the FCA register.