KHA Platform Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition was presented against London-based technology and recruitment firm KHA Platform Ltd on 28 October 2026, according to records from the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The filing has been recorded on the court CE-File system under case number CR-2026-008288. Presentation of a petition is a formal demand addressed to the court and is not a judicial determination of insolvency.
Under English insolvency law, presenting a petition constitutes the opening procedural step by an unpaid creditor seeking an order under section 122(1)(f) of the Insolvency Act 1986. Creditors, suppliers, and commercial partners can review the ongoing status of the business on its Corp Intel company profile or track broader daily filings via the daily winding-up petitions list.
Petition details
The table below outlines the core filing details recorded on the court system:
| Attribute | Court Record Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | KHA Platform Ltd |
| Company Number | 15150626 |
| Court Case Number | CR-2026-008288 |
| Filing Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Court Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (Rolls Building, High Court) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petitioner's Legal Representative | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petition Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Hearing Details | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Public filings at Companies House show that KHA Platform Ltd was incorporated on 20 September 2023. Its current status on the statutory register is recorded as active.
The company operates under standard industrial classification (SIC) codes 62090 (Other information technology service activities) and 78109 (Other activities of employment placement agencies). Its registered office address is 86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE.
Financial disclosures including turnover, net assets, and auditor statements are [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor).
Directors and ownership
Companies House register records identify the current and former officers of KHA Platform Ltd:
- Mr Md Abu Hanif Joy: Appointed as director on 28 September 2023. British nationality, resident in England, born March 1996. He remains an active director.
- Mr Azim Rahman Choudhury: Appointed as director on 31 May 2024; resigned on 16 June 2025. British nationality, resident in England, born October 1985.
- Mr Kalpesh Maisuria: Appointed as director on 20 September 2023; resigned on 9 December 2024. British nationality, resident in England, born November 1977.
According to the register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC):
- Mr Md Abu Hanif Joy was notified on 28 September 2023 as holding 75% to 100% of the shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Mr Kalpesh Maisuria was registered as a PSC on 20 September 2023 with 25% to 50% of shares and 75% to 100% of voting rights; this control ceased on 9 December 2024.
These officer and ownership records reflect filings submitted to the statutory registrar. An entry on the public register does not imply any personal liability or wrongdoing in respect of the petition presented against the entity.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
There are no notices relating to this proceeding recorded in The Gazette in the immediate filing window. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must serve the petition on the company at least five business days before gazetting and may not advertise earlier than seven business days after service.
Commercial parties assessing other trading partners should run a formal winding up search before entering high-value supply agreements, as registry filings take place days or weeks before any public advertisement.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition creates substantial legal and operational exposure under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Section 127 provides that any disposition of company property made after the commencement of the winding up (the date the petition is filed) is void unless the court orders otherwise via a validation order.
When a bank receives notice of a petition, it routinely freezes the company's bank accounts to avoid liability for post-petition transfers. For suppliers and creditors, practical counterparty exposure management involves three urgent steps:
1. Stop unsecured credit immediately: Switch active terms to cash on delivery or advance payment for pending work or shipments.
2. Review retention of title clauses: Determine whether goods delivered but unpaid can be recovered under valid contractual security.
3. Assess payment vulnerability: Payments received from the company after 28 October 2026 could be challenged by a future liquidator as void dispositions if a winding-up order is subsequently made.
Practical credit assessment scenario
Consider an IT contractor with £25,000 in outstanding invoices billed to an agency counterparty. If the contractor continues supplying services on 30-day terms after a petition has been presented, any subsequent settlements risk being frozen or later reclaimed by an appointed liquidator. A prudent credit manager pauses ongoing milestone sign-offs, reviews contract terms, and requests third-party verification that the debt has been resolved or that a court validation order is in progress.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters and legal advisers must conduct pre-transaction checks when managing trade credit, corporate acquisitions, or legal settlements. Missing a recently presented petition can lead to unrecoverable debt write-offs or protracted litigation over void dispositions. Credit teams can set up free company monitoring to receive immediate alerts when new petitions, officer resignations, or statutory notices are registered.
Traditionally, legal teams confirmed petition status by submitting manual telephone enquiries to the Royal Courts of Justice or waiting for gazetted notices. Automated intelligence checks through Corp Intel aggregate central registry filings into real-time feeds, allowing credit controllers to discover court actions before accounts are frozen.
How to investigate further
To establish whether this petition proceeds to a court hearing or is dismissed following settlement, interested parties should observe the public record:
- Check Companies House for changes to company officers, registered office addresses, or accounts.
- Check The Gazette for statutory advertisements of the petition and hearing dates.
- Inspect court rolls or obtain formal verification if transacting with the business.
Parties requiring formal proof of search across other counterparties can [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate).
FAQ
What does the presentation of a winding-up petition mean?
It means a petitioner has formally applied to the High Court for an order to liquidate the company to settle a claimed unpaid debt. It is not an order for liquidation, and the company has the right to pay the debt, reach a settlement, or dispute the claim in court.
How long after filing is a petition hearing held?
A winding-up petition hearing is typically listed 6 to 10 weeks after presentation, depending on court availability and whether the matter is contested.
Can a company continue trading after a petition is presented?
A company may technically trade, but commercial reality makes this difficult. Because section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 voids post-petition asset transfers without court validation, banks usually freeze accounts, halting normal operations.
How does a winding up petition search reveal unadvertised petitions?
A winding up petition search queries the court CE-File system at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions, identifying filings at presentation rather than waiting for mandatory Gazette publication days or weeks later.
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.