Wurth UK 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 1973

Website, phone number and address

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Website

wurth.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

020 8319 6481
Address

1 Centurion Way, Erith, Kent, DA18 4AE, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When wurth.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 020 8319 6481 is
Who else gives the postcode DA18 4AE

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 (1 permission)

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: 01124802 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 26 July 1973 (53 years old)
Registered office: 1 Centurion Way, Erith, Kent, DA18 4AF
Nature of business: Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310)
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment (SIC 46730)
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (SIC 46740)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Felix Plazza	Director	Mar 1971	1 Jan 2023	7 other companies
Omar Medhat Edris	Director	Mar 1983	1 Jan 2025	1 other company

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: 7
closed down: 3
run together: 1

In the full report: all 7 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 1 company these 2 directors run together
All 17 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

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

Key events (4) All events (35)

2016

22 June 2016

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

FCA register

6 April 2016

Wurth Holding UK Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

1973

26 July 1973

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 35 events

All 35 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 29

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Wurth UK Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Wurth UK Limited (FRN 737937) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since June 2016 and works as a car dealer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Wurth UK’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 020 8319 6481 and the website wurth.co.uk for Wurth UK. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Wurth UK a scam or clone?

Wurth 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 Wurth UK?

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

Who owns Wurth UK?

Wurth UK is owned by Wurth Holding UK Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes, can appoint and remove the board, significant influence or control and held through a firm, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Wurth UK?

Companies House lists 2 directors of Wurth UK: Felix Plazza and Omar Medhat Edris.

How long has Wurth UK been in business?

The company was formed on 26 July 1973, and has held its current FCA authorisation since June 2016.