Abdallah Bahgat Disqualified as Director for 10 Years
The Companies House register of disqualified directors records that Abdallah Bahgat has given a 10-year director disqualification undertaking, starting on 13 August 2026 and running until 12 August 2036. The undertaking was accepted on 23 July 2026 under section 7 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 under case reference INV7708487. The official register names Fresh Flora Limited in connection with the record.
Disqualification details
| Field | Register Entry Details |
| --- | --- |
| Name as Registered | Abdallah BAHGAT |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Disqualification Type | Voluntary Undertaking |
| Undertaken Date | 23 July 2026 |
| Start Date | 13 August 2026 |
| End Date | 12 August 2036 |
| Duration | 10 years |
| Statutory Basis | Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (Section 7) |
| Case Reference | INV7708487 |
| Named Companies | FRESH FLORA LIMITED |
Companies named on the register
The public register lists the following company against this disqualification record:
The published entry does not contain detailed narrative findings or financial metrics regarding the underlying corporate affairs.
What a disqualification means in law
Under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, a voluntary disqualification undertaking carries the exact same legal weight as a court order. For the duration of the 10-year period, the individual is legally prohibited from:
- Acting as a director of any UK-registered company or an overseas company with UK operations.
- Taking part directly or indirectly in the promotion, formation, or management of any company without court permission.
- Acting as a receiver, manager, or insolvency practitioner in respect of company property.
Contravening an undertaking is a criminal offence under section 13 of the Act, punishable by imprisonment or a fine. Furthermore, under section 15, anyone managing a company while disqualified can be held personally liable for company debts incurred during that period. Investigations leading to section 7 undertakings are administered by the Insolvency Service.
What this means for lenders, suppliers and counterparties
When a director receives a multi-year disqualification, commercial creditors and trading partners must evaluate their direct and indirect risk exposures. Disqualifications under section 7 frequently follow formal insolvency proceedings. Conducting a comprehensive winding up search enables counterparties to verify whether connected entities have been subjected to court winding-up petitions or liquidation orders.
Credit control and compliance professionals should follow a structured review process:
1. Run a targeted winding up petition search across connected corporate entities to check for pending petition notices.
2. Review current filings at Companies House to confirm that the disqualified individual has resigned from active directorships.
3. Implement automated risk tracking using free company monitoring to receive immediate notifications of board or PSC alterations.
How to check a director or company
Details can be verified directly on the Companies House register entry. Credit managers can also monitor incoming regulatory filings using the Corp Intel disqualified directors daily list.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit risk managers, legal counsel, and procurement specialists must perform diligent background checks during client onboarding and credit reviews. Unidentified director disqualifications can lead to serious compliance failures and unrecoverable debt exposure. Running a routine winding up search prior to extending trade credit provides crucial operational clarity.
FAQ
What is a section 7 disqualification undertaking?
A section 7 disqualification undertaking is a binding voluntary agreement made under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 where a director accepts management restrictions following an Insolvency Service investigation into an insolvent company.
Does a disqualification prohibit holding shares in a UK entity?
No. A disqualification restricts management, directorship, and executive control functions. It does not automatically prohibit basic share ownership unless the shareholder acts as a de facto director or exercises prohibited indirect management control.
What is the penalty for acting while disqualified?
Acting as a director or managing a company while subject to a disqualification undertaking is a criminal offence under section 13 of the Act, leading to potential prosecution, custodial sentences, and personal personal liability for corporate debts under section 15.
How can credit risk teams monitor disqualification changes?
Disqualifications are indexed on the Companies House public register and aggregated daily via the Corp Intel disqualified directors registry.
Disclaimer
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