Misstake Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Misstake Ltd at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Court records show the petition was filed on 30 October 2026 under case reference CR-2026-008360. Presentation of a winding-up petition is a formal procedural step by a creditor and does not constitute a determination of insolvency. The outcome remains a matter for the court.
Petition details
The table below outlines the primary data recorded on the court filing system:
| Detail | Case Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | Misstake Ltd |
| Company Number | 11176951 |
| Case Reference | CR-2026-008360 |
| Filing Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petitioner Legal Representative | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Debt Value | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Hearing Date | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
For legal professionals requiring formal court evidence regarding insolvency proceedings, you can [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate).
Company snapshot
Public filings at Companies House indicate that Misstake Ltd was incorporated on 30 January 2018. The company is currently registered as active under standard industrial classification (SIC) code 46420, representing the wholesale of clothing and footwear.
- Registered Office: Inshallah, 5 Friars Rise, Woking, England, GU22 7JL
- Company Number: 11176951
- Financial Position: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Detailed corporate filings and past submission history can also be reviewed via the Misstake Ltd company record on Corp Intel.
Directors and ownership
The public register records the following directorship and control details for Misstake Ltd:
- Mr Amar Abbas Shah: Appointed as director on 30 January 2018. The register records his nationality as British, country of residence as England, and date of birth as July 1985.
- Persons with Significant Control (PSC): Mr Amar Abbas Shah was notified as an individual person with significant control on 30 January 2018. The register states he holds 75% to 100% of shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors. Two initial PSC statements recorded at incorporation were ceased on 30 January 2018.
These entries are statements of register fact and do not imply any wrongdoing or personal responsibility for court actions directed at the company.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No formal insolvency notices or resolutions relating to Misstake Ltd have been gazetted in The Gazette in connection with this proceeding to date. CE-File court records indicate this petition was entered at the Central Registry on 30 October 2026. Official advertisement usually occurs only after service and if the petition is not settled, withdrawn, or restrained by an injunction.
Counterparty risk and practical framework
The presentation of a winding-up petition initiates serious legal consequences under the Insolvency Act 1986. Specifically, Section 127 provides that any disposition of company property, and any transfer of shares, made after the petition presentation date is void if a winding-up order is subsequently granted, unless validated by the court.
Consider an illustrative commercial scenario: a garment distributor holds £40,000 of stock ready for shipment to a retail wholesaler on 30-day terms. If a petition has been presented against that wholesaler, payments received after the petition date could face clawback from an Official Receiver or liquidator under Section 127 if an order is made. Furthermore, clearing banks often freeze company accounts upon learning of a petition, hindering regular payment operations.
Credit controllers and commercial partners managing counterparty risk should apply the following verification protocol:
1. Verify the petition: Confirm whether the petition remains live or has been stayed, satisfied, or dismissed.
2. Review payment terms: Transition exposed trading terms from open credit to advance cleared funds or cash-on-delivery.
3. Assess pending transfers: Seek legal advice before accepting major property or asset transfers from an entity subject to an active petition.
4. Audit outstanding exposure: Reconcile ledgers to quantify unbilled work, retention of title assets, and unpaid invoices.
How to run a winding up petition search
Legal and credit risk teams regularly run a winding up search to uncover petitions presented days or weeks before they appear in public notices or credit scores. You can also inspect today's winding-up petitions list to track court filings across England and Wales as they occur.
Traditionally, confirming whether a company faces a petition required direct calls to the Central Registry roll in London or waiting for Gazette advertisements. Today, performing a timely winding up petition search gives finance teams actionable insight before extending credit. Counterparties monitoring exposure can also set up free company monitoring to receive real-time alerts on filing changes at Companies House.
For credit teams and suppliers
For commercial credit teams, suppliers, and legal advisers, spotting a winding-up petition early protects cash flow and prevents unrecoverable deliveries. Discovering a petition weeks late often means products have been delivered to a frozen account. Carrying out a definitive winding up search before authorising major credit terms protects businesses from sudden bad debt exposure.
FAQ
What does the presentation of a winding-up petition mean?
It means a creditor has submitted a formal petition to the court under the Insolvency Act 1986, asserting that the company owes an undisputed debt exceeding £750 and is unable to pay. It is not an order for liquidation; the court has yet to hear the evidence.
Can a company continue trading after a petition is presented?
A company may continue trading, but Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 renders asset dispositions void if a winding-up order is made, unless the court grants a validation order. In practice, banks frequently freeze accounts once notified.
When is a winding-up petition advertised in The Gazette?
Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner cannot advertise the petition until at least seven business days have elapsed since service on the company. The notice must appear at least seven business days before the scheduled hearing.
What happens if the debt is paid before the hearing?
If the company settles the debt or agrees a compromise, the petitioner may apply to withdraw the petition with the court's permission. Other creditors may, however, apply to be substituted if their own debts remain unpaid.
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.