Sonova UK Limited

Reference number: 832558

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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 sonova.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01925 623600 is
  • Who else gives the postcode WA1 1RX
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Other names (3)

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

  • FM Hearing Systems Trading name
  • Gordon Morris Trading name
  • Phonak UK 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.
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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
03417253
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 August 1997 (29 years old)
Registered office
Sonova House Lakeside Drive, Centre Park, Warrington, WA1 1RX
Nature of business
  • Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods (SIC 46460)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Karen Gallagher Director Jun 1981 25 Jul 2019 3 other companies
Abaid Ul Raza Director Apr 1982 10 Jun 2022 3 other companies
Jonathan Hale Secretary Not published 13 Aug 2021 –

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
4
closed down
3
run together
2

In the full report: all 4 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 companies these 2 directors run together
  • All 16 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Sonova UK’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (7) All events (39)

2019

31 July 2019

  • Board replaced: both directors left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

21 May 2019

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

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Sonova Holding AG took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2011

25 May 2011

  • Board replaced: both directors left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

2001

1 March 2001

  • Board replaced: both directors left and a new director took over

Companies House

1997

11 August 1997

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 39 events

  • All 39 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 26
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  • 4 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 39 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Sonova UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Sonova UK Limited (FRN 832558) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since May 2019 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Sonova UK’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01925 623600 and the website sonova.com/uk/en for Sonova UK. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Sonova UK a scam or clone?
Sonova 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 Sonova UK?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Sonova UK handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Sonova UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Sonova UK?
Sonova UK is owned by Sonova Holding AG, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Sonova UK?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Sonova UK: Karen Gallagher and Abaid Ul Raza.
How long has Sonova UK been in business?
The company was formed on 11 August 1997, and has held its current FCA authorisation since May 2019.
Does Sonova UK use any other names?
It trades as FM Hearing Systems, Gordon Morris and Phonak UK.

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