John Samonas & Sons Limited

Reference number: 315492

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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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  • When johnsamonas.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 8547 2244 is
  • Who else gives the postcode KT2 6PT
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • 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)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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
00881782
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 June 1966 (60 years old)
Registered office
Princeton Mews, 167-169 London Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6PT
Nature of business
  • Other transportation support activities (SIC 52290)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
John Christos Samonas Director Aug 1983 4 Aug 2008 None
Michael Christos Samonas Director Dec 1985 28 Sep 2010 None
CORNHILL SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 15 Oct 2024 –

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 2 directors run no other company
  • All 6 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

John Samonas & Sons’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (10) All events (19)

2024

15 November 2024

  • Anna Doreen Samona stopped being the majority owner
  • John Christos Samonas became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Michael Christos Samonas became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2018

14 March 2018

  • Anna Doreen Samona became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)
  • Christos John Samonas stopped being a part-owner

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Christos John Samonas became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

27 January 2005

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

FCA register

1966

20 June 1966

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 19 events

  • All 19 events in its history (10 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 7
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Firms connected to John Samonas & Sons

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with John Samonas & Sons. 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
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Firms like John Samonas & Sons

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  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is John Samonas & Sons Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, John Samonas & Sons Limited (FRN 315492) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is John Samonas & Sons’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 8547 2244 and the website johnsamonas.com for John Samonas & Sons. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is John Samonas & Sons a scam or clone?
John Samonas & Sons 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 John Samonas & Sons?
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 John Samonas & Sons to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns John Samonas & Sons?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of John Samonas & Sons: Mr Michael Christos Samonas (25–50% of shares) and John Christos Samonas (25–50% of shares). Before that, it was controlled by Anna Doreen Samona and Mr Christos John Samonas.
Who runs John Samonas & Sons?
Companies House lists 2 directors of John Samonas & Sons: John Christos Samonas and Michael Christos Samonas.
How long has John Samonas & Sons been in business?
The company was formed on 20 June 1966, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.

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