Kreative Service Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition was presented against Kreative Service Ltd on 4 November 2026 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case reference CR-2026-008549. The presentation of a winding-up petition is a formal court step initiated by a claimant; it does not represent a judicial finding of insolvency or an order for liquidation. Legal determination remains subject to proceedings before the court. Counterparties and credit managers can review daily court activity via the daily winding-up petitions list.
Petition details
The table below outlines the core filing metrics recorded on HM Courts and Tribunals Service CE-File system:
| Record Field | Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-008549 |
| Presentation Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Filing Court | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (Rolls Building) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Debt Claimed | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
According to records maintained at Companies House, Kreative Service Ltd is an active private limited company incorporated on 17 March 2021 under company number 13272582.
- Registered office: 5 Fairfield Approach, Wraysbury, Staines-Upon-Thames, England, TW19 5DP
- Principal activity (SIC): 96090 (Other service activities not elsewhere classified)
- Latest filed accounts: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Company intelligence profile: Corp Intel company profile for Kreative Service Ltd
Directors and ownership
The public register records Mr Tarun Kapoor as an active person with significant control (PSC), notified on 17 March 2021. The register records Mr Kapoor as a British national resident in England, holding 75% to 100% of shares and the right to appoint and remove directors.
No separate officer records were supplied in the active register extract. These entries reflect standard statutory filings on the public register; the presence of an individual on the register carries no implication of misconduct or personal liability regarding court claims against the corporate entity.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Public notices published in The Gazette indicate previous winding-up proceedings involving this entity under court reference CR-2026-001589:
1. Statutory notice (10 April 2026): Advertisement of a winding-up petition presented on 2 March 2026 by the Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs, listed for hearing on 22 April 2026.
2. Statutory notice (20 July 2026): Further notice published under Chancery Division case CR-2026-001589 pursuant to the Insolvency Act 1986.
Where statutory collection bodies initiate winding-up actions, the procedural requirements follow specific enforcement tracks. Counterparties dealing with state creditors can review our analysis of HMRC winding up petitions.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a petition constitutes the earliest statutory indicator of contested solvency proceedings. Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the presentation of the petition is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless validated by the court.
For commercial partners, this legal provision alters transactional exposure immediately upon filing, even before the petition is advertised or heard.
Counterparty risk assessment framework
When a counterparty is subject to a petition filing, commercial risk teams should execute a standard assessment procedure:
1. Quantify total exposure: Reconcile outstanding ledger balances, unbilled work, and deposits held.
2. Review terms of supply: Transition active accounts to pro-forma or advance payment arrangements to minimise unsecured exposure.
3. Assess payment validity: If payments are made from company accounts post-presentation, establish whether a section 127 validation order has been sought to protect those payments from clawback by a potential liquidator.
4. Monitor company filings: Maintain automated notifications through free company monitoring to capture any Gazette advertisements or subsequent court orders.
Scenario: post-petition supply risk
Consider an equipment supplier with an open £20,000 credit line to a business facing a petition presented on 4 November. If the supplier delivers goods on credit and receives payment on 15 November, that payment is vulnerable under section 127 if a winding-up order follows. A liquidator can demand repayment of the £20,000 to the estate, leaving the supplier as an unsecured creditor, unless the company obtained a court validation order permitting ordinary-course trading payments.
How to investigate further
Commercial parties assessing counterparty solvency should not rely exclusively on Companies House, as accounts reflect historical performance rather than current litigation. Gazette advertisements can take weeks to appear after presentation, leaving a critical information gap.
Performing a regular winding up search across central court registers reveals pending petitions at the moment of entry on CE-File. Where corporate transactions or asset purchases involve counterparties, running a formal winding up search ensures exposure is managed before commitments are executed.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters and legal advisers must establish petition status before extending substantial trade facilities, releasing retention funds, or completing property transactions. Undetected petition filings compromise contractual security and risk voiding property transfers under insolvency clawback rules. Conducting a verified winding up petition search safeguards balance sheets and confirms counterparty standing prior to contract execution.
FAQ
What is the effect of presenting a winding-up petition?
Presenting a petition commences formal court proceedings to wind up a company. It does not mean the company is in liquidation. However, it places subsequent asset transfers and payments at risk under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 if an order is ultimately made.
How soon after presentation is a petition advertised?
Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petition cannot be advertised in The Gazette until at least seven business days after service on the company. Consequently, several business days can elapse where a petition exists on the court record without appearing in public Gazette searches.
Can a company trade normally after a petition is filed?
While the company can technically operate, banks often freeze bank accounts once they become aware of a petition to avoid potential liability for post-petition asset dispositions. Trading usually requires a court validation order.
How does a winding up petition search identify unadvertised filings?
A court registry search queries the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions directly on CE-File, capturing claims at the point of issuance before advertisement occurs.
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.