Epson (U.K.) Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 8 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 1979

Website, phone number and address

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Website

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

01442 261144
Address

3rd & 4th Floor, The Clarendon Works, 37-39 Clarendon Road, Watford, Herts, WD17 1JA, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When epson.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01442 261144 is
Who else gives the postcode WD17 1JA

FCA permissions and consumer protection

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.
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
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

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: 01461516 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 16 November 1979 (46 years old)
Registered office: 3rd & 4th Floor, The Clarendon Works, 37-39 Clarendon Road, Watford, Herts, WD17 1JA, England
Nature of business: Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software (SIC 46510)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Duncan Andrew Campbell-Ferguson	Director	Feb 1968	1 Apr 2023	None
Takanori Inaho	Director	Mar 1968	1 Apr 2024	None
Daiji Ohnuma	Director	Sep 1969	1 Oct 2025	None
Siân Faru Eva Wilkie Nath	Secretary	Not published	6 Jul 2018	–

In the full report: every company its directors have run

Confirmation that these 3 directors run no other company
All 36 people who have been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Epson (U.K.)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (71)

2018

17 July 2018

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

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

Seiko Epson Corporation took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

1979

16 November 1979

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 71 events

All 71 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 65

Firms connected to Epson (U.K.)

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

connected firm: 1
share its postcode: 1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

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

Firms like Epson (U.K.)

Other firms of the same type (credit broker), nearest first.

In Watford

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Every company its directors have run, named
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All 71 events in its history
1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Epson (U.K.) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Epson (U.K.) Limited (FRN 812851) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since July 2018 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Epson (U.K.)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01442 261144 and the website epson.co.uk for Epson (U.K.). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Epson (U.K.) a scam or clone?

Epson (U.K.) 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 Epson (U.K.)?

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

Who owns Epson (U.K.)?

Epson (U.K.) is owned by Seiko Epson Corporation, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Epson (U.K.)?

Companies House lists 3 directors of Epson (U.K.): Duncan Andrew Campbell-Ferguson, Takanori Inaho and Daiji Ohnuma.

How long has Epson (U.K.) been in business?

The company was formed on 16 November 1979, and has held its current FCA authorisation since July 2018.