Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK) Limited

Reference number: 628735

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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 selectonline.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0333 004 4111 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EX2 8GN
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Other names (11)

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

  • COMPU B Trading name
  • SELECT Trading name
  • SELECTONLINE Trading name
  • SELECT TECHNOLOGY GROUP Trading name
  • Stormfront Trading name
  • Stormfront Retail Trading name
  • Stormfront Technology Trading name
  • Compu B Limited Former name
  • Compu B Ltd Former name
  • Macxchange Ltd Former name
  • www.compub.co.uk Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
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  • Credit Broking
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

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
07034450
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
30 September 2009 (17 years old)
Registered office
4 Newton Centre Thorverton Road, Matford Park, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8GN, England
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of computers, peripheral units and software in specialised stores (SIC 47410)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Ciaran Derek Mccormack Director Feb 1981 2 Mar 2018 5 other companies
Alan Paul Victory Director Aug 1962 13 Sep 2019 6 other companies
Jason Smith Director Apr 1970 14 Oct 2020 None
Edward Deane Clarkin Director Sep 1973 14 Oct 2020 3 other companies

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 companies
8
closed down
7
run together
5

In the full report: all 8 companies, 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
  • The 5 companies these 4 directors run together
  • All 8 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

This firm’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (13) All events (36)

2022

9 February 2022

  • Changed its registered name from "Compu B Limited"

FCA register

2021

24 May 2021

  • Changed its registered name from "Compu B Ltd"

FCA register

2020

14 October 2020

  • Alan Victory became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Ciaran McCormack became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Select Technology Sales And Distribution Group Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

12 October 2020

  • B Iconic Ltd gave up control

Companies House

2019

22 October 2019

  • Changed its registered name from "Macxchange Ltd"

FCA register

2018

1 June 2018

  • B Iconic Ltd took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Stephen John Williams gave up control

Companies House

2016

1 May 2016

  • Stephen John Williams took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2014

25 September 2014

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

FCA register

2009

30 September 2009

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 36 events

  • All 36 events in its history (13 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 12
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  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 36 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK) Limited (FRN 628735) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since September 2014 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0333 004 4111 and the website selectonline.com for Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK) a scam or clone?
Select Technology Sales and Distribution (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 Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK)?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK)?
Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK) is owned by Select Technology Sales And Distribution Group Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 14 October 2020. Before that, it was controlled by B Iconic Ltd and Mr Stephen John Williams.
Who runs Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK)?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK): Ciaran Derek McCormack, Alan Paul Victory, Jason Smith and Edward Deane Clarkin.
How long has Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK) been in business?
The company was formed on 30 September 2009, and has held its current FCA authorisation since September 2014.
Does Select Technology Sales and Distribution (UK) use any other names?
It trades as COMPU B, SELECT, SELECTONLINE, SELECT TECHNOLOGY GROUP and Stormfront, and 2 more names. It has previously used 4 other names, including Compu B Limited, Compu B Ltd and Macxchange Ltd.

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