Elara Capital PLC

Reference number: 221462

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When elaracapital.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7467 5458 is
  • Who else gives the postcode NW1 6JZ
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Other names (3)

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

  • Elara Capital Advisors Limited Former name
  • Elara Financial Servicies Ltd Former name
  • Reliance Corporate Finance Limited Former name

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.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • May control money if settlement through a mandate.
    The general requirement not to hold or control CLIENT MONEY does not restrict the firm from controlling CLIENT MONEY if it arises from an agreement under which the firm effects settlement through a mandate or otherwise.
  • Restrictions on activities effective 29/07/2026
    1. The Firm must not, without the prior written consent of the FCA, onboard any new clients. 2. The Firm must not, without the prior written consent of the FCA, conduct any regulated activity for which it has a Part 4A permission in relation to any new engagement or new transaction entered with existing clients.

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
04585206
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
8 November 2002 (23 years old)
Registered office
248a Marylebone Road, London, NW1 6JZ, England
Nature of business
  • Administration of financial markets (SIC 66110)
  • Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 66190)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Rajendra Bhatt Director Jun 1964 8 Nov 2002 10 other companies
Ajay Kumar Amarnath Pandey Director Apr 1969 4 May 2006 4 other companies
Ashish Verma Secretary Not published 25 Sep 2009 –

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
14
closed down
10
still active
4

In the full report: all 14 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
  • All 13 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Elara Capital’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (10) All events (36)

2026

29 July 2026

  • FCA imposed a requirement (Restrictions on activities effective 29/07/2026)

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Rajendra Bhatt became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2006

13 September 2006

  • Changed its registered name from "Elara Capital Advisors Limited"

FCA register

2004

24 August 2004

  • FCA imposed a requirement (May control money if settlement through a mandate.)

FCA register

2003

19 December 2003

  • Changed its registered name from "Elara Financial Servicies Ltd"

FCA register

12 December 2003

  • Changed its registered name from "Reliance Corporate Finance Limited"

FCA register

17 April 2003

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2002

8 November 2002

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 36 events

  • All 36 events in its history (10 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 24
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  • 14 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 36 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Elara Capital PLC FCA authorised?
Yes, Elara Capital PLC (FRN 221462) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since April 2003 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed 2 limits on what it may do.
What is Elara Capital’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7467 5458 and the website elaracapital.com for Elara Capital. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Elara Capital a scam or clone?
Elara Capital 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 Elara Capital?
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 Elara Capital to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Elara Capital?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Elara Capital: Mr Rajendra Bhatt (50–75% of shares).
Who runs Elara Capital?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Elara Capital: Rajendra Bhatt and Ajay Kumar Amarnath Pandey.
How long has Elara Capital been in business?
The company was formed on 8 November 2002, and has held its current FCA authorisation since April 2003.
Does Elara Capital use any other names?
It has previously used 3 other names: Elara Capital Advisors Limited, Elara Financial Servicies Ltd and Reliance Corporate Finance Limited.

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