Andaseat UK Limited Faces Winding-Up Petition
On 14 October 2026, a winding-up petition was presented against Andaseat UK Limited at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-007921. This filing represents the earliest formal judicial record under the Insolvency Act 1986, registered prior to the allocation of a public court hearing or statutory advertising. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; it indicates only that an application has been lodged with the court to liquidate the company, an outcome that remains subject to judicial assessment. Creditors and commercial counterparties can view the business record on its Corp Intel company profile.
Petition details
The Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search) records the following information:
- Case number: CR-2026-007921
- Date filed: 14 October 2026
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Petitioner: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Debt amount: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
The court registry search does not identify the petitioning party, nor does it state whether the debt relates to commercial trade liabilities or an HMRC winding-up petition.
Company snapshot
Public filings at the Companies House register provide the following corporate background for Andaseat UK Limited:
- Company number: 12017268
- Incorporation date: 24 May 2019
- Company status: Active
- Registered office: Flat 107, 25 Indescon Square, London, England, E14 9DG
- Principal activity (SIC 46520): Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts
Financial figures, including latest turnover, net assets, and going-concern notes, are not stated in the published source.
Directors and ownership
Companies House records document the current and historical appointments for the company:
- Mr Zhou Lin: Appointed as director on 26 November 2019 (active). The register records Chinese nationality, residence in China, and date of birth in December 1983. He held a prior appointment as director from 24 May 2019 to 2 September 2019.
- Mr Chao Dang: Appointed as director on 24 May 2019; resigned on 26 November 2019. The register records Chinese nationality, residence in China, and date of birth in July 1987.
On the register of persons with significant control (PSC):
- Mr Zhou Lin was notified on 26 November 2019 as holding 75% to 100% of the company's shares.
- Mr Chao Dang was notified on 24 May 2019 as holding 25% to 50% of the shares and voting rights, with the right to appoint and remove directors. This notification ceased on 26 November 2019.
These details represent verified register records; an appointment or shareholding does not connect any individual to wrongdoing or insolvency.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
There is no recent insolvency advertising recorded for Andaseat UK Limited in The Gazette. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must not advertise a petition earlier than seven business days after service on the company, and must advertise at least seven business days prior to the hearing date. If a settlement is reached or an injunction is granted, the petition may never appear in The Gazette.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition introduces critical legal ramifications for counterparties. Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, if a winding-up order is subsequently made, any disposition of company property made after the date of presentation is void unless validated by the court.
Commercial counterparties face distinct risks depending on their trading status:
| Creditor Tier | Exposure Profile | Practical Immediate Step |
|---|---|---|
| Unsecured Trade Creditor | Open invoices, forward purchase orders | Freeze discretionary credit and trade on pro-forma terms |
| Retention of Title (RoT) Supplier | Goods supplied on credit, unpaid on site | Inventory stock on premises and formally assert RoT in writing |
| Secured Lender | Overdraft facilities, fixed and floating charges | Review default triggers and loan covenant conditions |
| Commercial Counterparty | Outstanding advance payments, long-term contracts | Seek assurance regarding performance or escrow protections |
Consider a realistic trading scenario: an electronics distributor delivers £25,000 worth of telecommunications hardware to a debtor after a petition has been presented. If the court later grants an order and winds the company up, any payment the distributor received between presentation and the court order is vulnerable to clawback by the liquidator under section 127, unless covered by a court-approved validation order. Halting unsecured credit as soon as a filing is identified protects businesses against post-petition void transactions.
Practical checklist for managing petition exposure
Credit controllers and commercial finance teams should apply a structured response upon learning of a petition filing:
1. Stop discretionary credit lines immediately and transition all pending deliveries to cleared funds or cash-on-delivery.
2. Reconcile total exposure across outstanding invoices, billings, and work in progress.
3. Verify whether goods on site are subject to enforceable retention of title terms.
4. Check if the debtor has applied to the court for a validation order or initiated steps to stop a winding-up petition.
5. Monitor court listings on the daily cause list to track when a formal hearing date is scheduled.
How credit teams can conduct a winding up search
Confirming an unadvertised petition traditionally required manual enquiries directed to court staff or phoning the Central Registry. Relying solely on Companies House filings often introduces delays, as statutory notices and winding-up orders appear only after hearings conclude.
Conducting a systematic winding up search before entering into high-value supply agreements reveals petitions at the presentation phase, weeks before they surface in gazetted records. Credit risk professionals can also set up free company monitoring to track counterparties continuously and receive real-time alerts on registry changes.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters, finance directors, and commercial lawyers require defensible intelligence before extending payment terms or signing key commercial contracts. Missing an active petition risks immediate losses through clawback provisions and unrecoverable debts. Conducting a professional winding up petition search as part of onboarding or exposure reviews ensures transactions are evaluated before statutory restrictions take effect.
FAQ
Does a winding-up petition indicate that the company is insolvent?
No. Presentation of a petition indicates that a creditor has filed a formal claim with the court. The debt may be disputed, subject to ongoing negotiation, or settled before any hearing takes place.
What is the legal effect of section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986?
Section 127 provides that any property disposition, transfer of shares, or alteration in status made after the petition presentation date is void if a winding-up order is later granted, unless specifically authorised by a court validation order.
Why is this petition not listed on Companies House?
Companies House only records insolvency events after formal court orders or statutory notices are officially lodged. Petitions at the Central Registry represent the preliminary stage of court action and do not appear on Companies House profiles immediately.
How quickly does a winding-up petition proceed to a hearing?
A court hearing is typically listed between six and ten weeks following the presentation date, depending on court availability and whether the matter is contested.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.