Air Copier Systems Ltd: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 12 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 2003

Website, phone number and address

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Website

aircopiers.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

0345 319 5000
Address

UNIT 1, ALTON BUSINESS CENTRE, OMEGA PARK, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2YU, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When aircopiers.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0345 319 5000 is
Who else gives the postcode GU34 2YU

Other names (1)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

Photocopiersrus Trading name: A name it trades under now.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

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.
Complaints Ombudsman, free
You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Show FCA detail (3 permissions)

Credit Broking
Debt Adjusting
Debt-counselling

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number: 04682296 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 28 February 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office: Bdo Llp, First Floor North Bottle Works, The Bars, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LP, United Kingdom
Nature of business: Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Roger Charles Puddick	Director	Aug 1952	28 Feb 2003	9 other companies
Eileen Francis Puddick	Director	Apr 1961	31 Mar 2011	2 other companies
Samantha Rogers	Director	Dec 1974	1 Sep 2013	3 other companies
Michael Paul Rogers	Director	Nov 1974	1 Sep 2013	3 other companies
Roger Charles Puddick	Secretary	Not published	28 Feb 2003	9 other companies

Other companies run by these 4 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies: 11
closed down: 9
run together: 4

In the full report: all 11 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The 4 companies these 4 directors run together
All 7 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Air Copier Systems’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (16)

2016

6 April 2016

Eileen Francis Puddick became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
Roger Charles Puddick became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2014

30 July 2014

Regulated by the FCA from this date
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2003

28 February 2003

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 16 events

All 16 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 8

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Air Copier Systems Ltd FCA authorised?

Yes, Air Copier Systems Ltd (FRN 619514) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since July 2014 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Air Copier Systems’ phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 0345 319 5000 and the website aircopiers.co.uk for Air Copier Systems. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Air Copier Systems a scam or clone?

Air Copier Systems is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.

Is my money safe with Air Copier Systems?

Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Air Copier Systems handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Air Copier Systems to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Air Copier Systems?

Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Air Copier Systems: Eileen Francis Puddick (25–50% of shares) and Mr Roger Charles Puddick (25–50% of shares).

Who runs Air Copier Systems?

Companies House lists 4 directors of Air Copier Systems: Roger Charles Puddick, Eileen Francis Puddick, Samantha Rogers and Michael Paul Rogers.

How long has Air Copier Systems been in business?

The company was formed on 28 February 2003, and has held its current FCA authorisation since July 2014.

Does Air Copier Systems use any other names?

It trades as Photocopiersrus.