Vision (Office Automation) Limited

Reference number: 742322

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Authorised, but listed with contact details that may be wrong

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What the FCA says

Attention - Firm’s contact details may be incorrect/Firm’s listed individuals may be incorrect

We are currently in contact with the firm to review its entries on the Register. If you have any concerns about this firm, please report these to the FCA.

Website, phone number and address

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Phone number

    01992 300274

  • Address

    Caxton House, Watermark Way, Foxholes Business Park, Hertford, Herts, SG13 7TZ, United Kingdom

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  • What kind of line 01992 300274 is
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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
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • 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 status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
25 April 1985 (41 years old)
Registered office
Caxton House Watermark Way, Foxholes Business Park, Hertford, SG13 7TZ
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Allen Bond Director Mar 1949 17 Jan 1992 16 other companies
Earl Robinson Director Mar 1961 19 May 1994 17 other companies
Philip Roy Bond Director Jun 1977 1 Oct 2009 9 other companies
James Edward Royston Director May 1972 17 Apr 2020 10 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
25
closed down
15
run together
15

In the full report: all 25 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 15 companies these 4 directors run together
  • All 9 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Vision (Office Automation)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2020

30 September 2020

  • Vision Group (Holdings) Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Visiontel Europe Limited gave up control

Companies House

2016

14 September 2016

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

FCA register

6 April 2016

  • Allen Bond became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Allen Bond stopped being a part-owner
  • Earl Robinson became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Earl Robinson stopped being a part-owner
  • Philip Roy Bond became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Philip Roy Bond stopped being a part-owner
  • Visiontel Europe Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

1985

25 April 1985

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 29 events

  • All 29 events in its history (12 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 15
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Firms like Vision (Office Automation)

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  • 25 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 2 background checks on its contact details
  • All 29 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Vision (Office Automation) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Vision (Office Automation) Limited (FRN 742322) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since September 2016 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Vision (Office Automation)’s phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01992 300274 for Vision (Office Automation). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Vision (Office Automation) a scam or clone?
Vision (Office Automation) 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 Vision (Office Automation)?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Vision (Office Automation) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Vision (Office Automation) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Vision (Office Automation)?
Vision (Office Automation) is owned by Vision Group (Holdings) Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares and 75–100% of votes, since 30 September 2020. Before that, it was controlled by Mr Allen Bond, Mr Philip Roy Bond and Mr Earl Robinson.
Who runs Vision (Office Automation)?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Vision (Office Automation): Allen Bond, Earl Robinson, Philip Roy Bond and James Edward Royston.
How long has Vision (Office Automation) been in business?
The company was formed on 25 April 1985, and has held its current FCA authorisation since September 2016.

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