Polaris Britain Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 9 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 2001

Website, phone number and address

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Website

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

01675 437254
Address

11 Forge Mills Park, Station Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, B46 1JH, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When polarisbritain.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01675 437254 is
Who else gives the postcode B46 1JH

Other names (1)

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

Indian Motorcycle 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 (3 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)
Providing Credit Information Services

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: 04187042 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 26 March 2001 (25 years old)
Registered office: 11 Forge Mills Park, Station Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire, B46 1JH, United Kingdom
Nature of business: Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310)
Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories (SIC 45400)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
James Neale Clarke	Director	Feb 1972	27 Nov 2015	1 other company
John Glover Springer Iii	Director	Sep 1967	2 Mar 2021	None
Stephen John Canner	Director	Jul 1972	10 Sep 2026	None
Stefanie Aurelia Pauline Herminjard	Director	Oct 1986	10 Sep 2026	None

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 company: 1
closed down: 1

In the full report: all 1 company, 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 16 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Polaris Britain’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (33)

2017

1 August 2017

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

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

Polaris Inc took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2001

26 March 2001

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 33 events

All 33 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 26

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Polaris Britain Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Polaris Britain Limited (FRN 781366) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since August 2017 and works as a lender. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Polaris Britain’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01675 437254 and the website polarisbritain.com for Polaris Britain. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Polaris Britain a scam or clone?

Polaris Britain 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 Polaris Britain?

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

Who owns Polaris Britain?

Polaris Britain is owned by Polaris Inc, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Polaris Britain?

Companies House lists 4 directors of Polaris Britain: James Neale Clarke, John Glover Springer III, Stephen John Canner and Stefanie Aurelia Pauline Herminjard.

How long has Polaris Britain been in business?

The company was formed on 26 March 2001, and has held its current FCA authorisation since August 2017.

Does Polaris Britain use any other names?

It trades as Indian Motorcycle.