Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 11 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 1973

Website, phone number and address

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Website

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

07484 067039
Address

Konica House, Miles Gray Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3AR, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When konicaminolta.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 07484 067039 is
Who else gives the postcode SS14 3AR

Other names (1)

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

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd Former name: A name it was registered under before.

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: 01132885 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 6 September 1973 (53 years old)
Registered office: Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business: Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Robert Ferris	Director	May 1974	1 Jun 2020	12 other companies
Kazumasa Takayanagi	Director	Mar 1984	1 Apr 2022	None
Kentaro Itamoto	Director	Jan 1978	1 Apr 2025	None
Gemma Elizabeth Lee	Director	Dec 1977	1 Apr 2025	None
Charlotte Bradley	Secretary	Not published	1 Apr 2026	–

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: 12
still active: 12

In the full report: all 12 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
All 37 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (72)

2025

31 July 2025

Changed its registered name from "Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

Konica Minolta Incorporated took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

30 September 2015

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

FCA register

1973

6 September 1973

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 72 events

All 72 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 65

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited (FRN 710600) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since September 2015 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 07484 067039 and the website konicaminolta.co.uk for Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) a scam or clone?

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) 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 Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK)?

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

Who owns Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK)?

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) is owned by Konica Minolta Incorporated, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK)?

Companies House lists 4 directors of Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK): Robert Ferris, Kazumasa Takayanagi, Kentaro Itamoto and Gemma Elizabeth Lee.

How long has Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) been in business?

The company was formed on 6 September 1973, and has held its current FCA authorisation since September 2015.

Does Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) use any other names?

It has previously used the name Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd.