London City Smiles Ltd: 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 2013

Website, phone number and address

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Website

londoncitysmiles.com (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

020 7837 2300
Address

19-21 Islington High Street, London, N1 9LQ, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When londoncitysmiles.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 020 7837 2300 is
Who else gives the postcode N1 9LQ

Other names (1)

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

London City Smiles.com Trading name: A name it trades under now.

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 (1 permission)

Credit Broking

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: 08538906 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 21 May 2013 (13 years old)
Registered office: Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business: Dental practice activities (SIC 86230)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Balwant Kurji Vekaria	Director	Jan 1958	21 May 2013	7 other companies
Meera Vekaria	Director	Jan 1989	30 May 2013	1 other company
Saroj Vekaria	Secretary	Not published	30 May 2013	–

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: 7
closed down: 3
are FCA-registered: 2

In the full report: all 7 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 2 on the FCA register
The 1 company these 2 directors run together

Key dates in its history

London City Smiles’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (10)

2016

6 April 2016

Balwant Kurji Vekaria took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

9 February 2015

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

FCA register

2013

21 May 2013

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 10 events

All 10 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 2

Firms connected to London City Smiles

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

connected firms: 2
share a director: 2

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

How each is linked: shared directors (2)
Who links each one: the named directors, with dates

Firms like London City Smiles

Other firms of the same type (dental or medical practice), nearest first.

In London

Rethink Mental IllnessLondonAuthorised Smile2impress LtdLondonAuthorised A & B Dental LtdLondonAuthorised Advance Dental Health LimitedLondonAuthorised Align and Smile LimitedLondonAuthorised American Cosmetic Surgery LtdLondonAuthorised

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7 other companies its directors have run, named
3 background checks on its contact details
All 10 events in its history
2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is London City Smiles Ltd FCA authorised?

Yes, London City Smiles Ltd (FRN 659810) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2015 and works as a dental or medical practice. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is London City Smiles’ phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7837 2300 and the website londoncitysmiles.com for London City Smiles. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is London City Smiles a scam or clone?

London City Smiles 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 London City Smiles?

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

Who owns London City Smiles?

Companies House lists one person with significant control of London City Smiles: Mr Balwant Kurji Vekaria (75–100% of shares).

Who runs London City Smiles?

Companies House lists 2 directors of London City Smiles: Balwant Kurji Vekaria and Meera Vekaria.

How long has London City Smiles been in business?

The company was formed on 21 May 2013, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2015.

Does London City Smiles use any other names?

It trades as London City Smiles.com.