Ctrl Alt Ltd: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for under a year
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 2025

Website, phone number and address

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Website

ctrl-alt.co (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

020 4548 3356
Address

Office A23 and A24, 6 Corbet Place, London, E1 6NN, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When ctrl-alt.co first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 020 4548 3356 is
Who else gives the postcode E1 6NN

FCA permissions and consumer protection

Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
Complaints Ombudsman, free
You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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: 16547640 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 27 June 2025 (1 year old)
Registered office: 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, England
Nature of business: Other information technology service activities (SIC 62090)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Matthew Nathan Ong	Director	Jan 1995	27 Jun 2025	3 other companies
Luke Smith (Dr)	Director	Aug 1984	19 Nov 2025	3 other companies

Other companies run by these 2 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: 6
closed down: 1
is FCA-registered: 1

In the full report: all 6 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The one on the FCA register

Key dates in its history

Ctrl Alt’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (8)

2026

7 April 2026

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

FCA register

2025

27 June 2025

Incorporated at Companies House
Alt Ltd took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

In the full report: all 8 events

All 8 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 2

Firms connected to Ctrl Alt

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Ctrl Alt. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm: 1
share a director: 1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

How it is linked: shared directors (1)
Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates

Firms like Ctrl Alt

Other firms of the same type (investment platform or stockbroker), nearest first.

In London

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6 other companies its directors have run, named
3 background checks on its contact details
All 8 events in its history
1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Ctrl Alt Ltd FCA authorised?

Yes, Ctrl Alt Ltd (FRN 1045023) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since April 2026 and works as an investment platform or stockbroker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Ctrl Alt’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 020 4548 3356 and the website ctrl-alt.co for Ctrl Alt. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Ctrl Alt a scam or clone?

Ctrl Alt 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 Ctrl Alt?

Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Ctrl Alt to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Ctrl Alt?

Ctrl Alt is owned by Alt Ltd, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 27 June 2025.

Who runs Ctrl Alt?

Companies House lists 2 directors of Ctrl Alt: Matthew Nathan Ong and Luke Smith (Dr).

How long has Ctrl Alt been in business?

The company was formed on 27 June 2025, and has held its current FCA authorisation since April 2026.