Ling R Limited

Reference number: 1055158

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Authorised by the FCA

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This company holds another FCA record

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Website, phone number and address

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Phone number

    07415 021162

  • Address

    10 Barlow Close, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, Birmingham, B45 0LW, United Kingdom

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  • What kind of line 07415 021162 is
  • Who else gives the postcode B45 0LW
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Other names (3)

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  • Snap-on Trading name
  • Snap-on Diagnostics Trading name
  • Snap-on Tools Trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Lend or arrange credit 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 (2 permissions)
  • 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)

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

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Companies House record

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

Company number
17075219
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 March 2026 (less than a year old)
Registered office
107-109 Towngate, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2LQ, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets (SIC 47990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Ronan Francis Ling Director May 1998 6 Mar 2026 1 other company

Other companies run by its director

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other company
1
closed down
1

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  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of its director sits on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
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Key dates in its history

Ling R’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (10)

2026

25 August 2026

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

FCA register

6 March 2026

  • Incorporated at Companies House
  • Ronan Francis Ling took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

In the full report: all 10 events

  • All 10 events in its history (4 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 1
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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 2 background checks on its contact details
  • All 10 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Ling R Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Ling R Limited (FRN 1055158) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since August 2026 and works as a lender. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Ling R’s phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 07415 021162 for Ling R. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Ling R a scam or clone?
Ling R 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 Ling R?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Ling R handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Ling R to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Ling R?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Ling R: Mr Ronan Francis Ling (75–100% of shares).
Who runs Ling R?
Companies House lists one director of Ling R: Ronan Francis Ling.
How long has Ling R been in business?
The company was formed on 6 March 2026, and has held its current FCA authorisation since August 2026.
Does Ling R use any other names?
It trades as Snap-on, Snap-on Diagnostics and Snap-on Tools.

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