Scan Computers International Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 10 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 1991

Website, phone number and address

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Website

SCAN.CO.UK (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

01204 474776
Address

25-28 Enterprise Park, Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 6PE, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When scan.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01204 474776 is
Who else gives the postcode BL6 6PE

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.

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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: 02620081 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 13 June 1991 (35 years old)
Registered office: 56 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Lancs, BL1 4AP
Nature of business: Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment (SIC 26200)
Retail sale of computers, peripheral units and software in specialised stores (SIC 47410)
Other information technology service activities (SIC 62090)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Elendra Narendra Raja	Director	Apr 1974	9 Jun 2023	None
Shailendra Raja	Director	May 1964	Not published	3 other companies

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: 3
still active: 3

In the full report: all 3 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
All 4 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Scan Computers International’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (10)

2016

6 April 2016

Shailendra Raja gained significant control

Companies House

2015

11 November 2015

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

FCA register

1991

13 June 1991

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: 4

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Scan Computers International Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Scan Computers International Limited (FRN 718967) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since November 2015 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Scan Computers International’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01204 474776 and the website SCAN.CO.UK for Scan Computers International. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Scan Computers International a scam or clone?

Scan Computers International 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 Scan Computers International?

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

Who owns Scan Computers International?

Companies House lists one person with significant control of Scan Computers International: Mr Shailendra Raja (significant influence or control).

Who runs Scan Computers International?

Companies House lists 2 directors of Scan Computers International: Elendra Narendra Raja and Shailendra Raja.

How long has Scan Computers International been in business?

The company was formed on 13 June 1991, and has held its current FCA authorisation since November 2015.