LeasePlan UK Limited

Reference number: 312989

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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 leaseplan.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01753 252700 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SL1 4AA
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Other names (10)

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

  • Automotive Leasing Trading name
  • Ayvens Trading name
  • Dial Trading name
  • Fleetline Trading name
  • Leaseplan Trading name
  • LeasePlan Go Trading name
  • Network Trading name
  • Société Générale Group Trading name
  • CarNext by LeasePlan Former trading name
  • CarNext.com Former trading name

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.
  • 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 (12 permissions)
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-collecting
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Financial Ombudsman complaints

Ombudsman complaints

new complaints, January–June 2025
87
upheld, against a 31% median
57%
about banking and credit
86

A bigger firm gets more complaints simply because it has more customers.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
01397939
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 November 1978 (47 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 77110)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Timothy James Laver Director May 1975 7 Oct 2024 10 other companies
Rob Cully Director Nov 1978 23 Apr 2025 8 other companies
Samantha Carlin Secretary Not published 1 Jul 2020 –

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
10
still active
10
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 10 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
  • The 8 companies these 2 directors run together
  • All 26 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

LeasePlan UK’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (7) All events (66)

2024

7 October 2024

  • Board replaced: both directors left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

2019

1 April 2019

  • Board replaced: both directors left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Inula Holding UK Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

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

FCA register

1978

6 November 1978

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 66 events

  • All 66 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 44
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Firms connected to LeasePlan UK

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

connected firms
2
share a director
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (1), the same postcode (1)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 10 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 66 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is LeasePlan UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, LeasePlan UK Limited (FRN 312989) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as a lender. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is LeasePlan UK’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01753 252700 and the website leaseplan.com for LeasePlan UK. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is LeasePlan UK a scam or clone?
LeasePlan 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 LeasePlan UK?
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 LeasePlan UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns LeasePlan UK?
LeasePlan UK is owned by Inula Holding UK Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs LeasePlan UK?
Companies House lists 2 directors of LeasePlan UK: Timothy James Laver and Rob Cully.
How long has LeasePlan UK been in business?
The company was formed on 6 November 1978, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
How many complaints does LeasePlan UK get?
In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 87 new complaints about LeasePlan UK, and upheld 57% of those it decided.
Does LeasePlan UK use any other names?
It trades as Automotive Leasing, Ayvens, Dial, Fleetline and Leaseplan, and 3 more names. It has previously used 2 other names: CarNext by LeasePlan and CarNext.com.

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