TMG Support Services Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against TMG Support Services Ltd at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-007915. Public court records confirm that the application was registered on 13 October 2026.
The presentation of a winding-up petition is a procedural step initiated by a petitioning party seeking an order from the court. It does not represent a determination of insolvency, nor does it indicate that the court has made any formal findings regarding the company's financial status or operational viability.
Petition details
The details recorded in the court registry system are as follows:
| Attribute | Record Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007915 |
| Case Title | Tmg Support Services Ltd |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Filing Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Court Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petitioner Solicitor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Claimed Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Formal Proof of Search | [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate) |
Company snapshot
Public filings from Companies House provide the statutory profile for the business:
- Registered Company Name: TMG SUPPORT SERVICES LTD
- Company Number: 16195718 (view the full Corp Intel TMG Support Services Ltd profile)
- Company Status: Active
- Date of Incorporation: 20 January 2025
- Registered Office: 9 Perseverance Works, Kingsland Road, London, United Kingdom, E2 8DD
- Nature of Business (SIC): 96090 (Other service activities not elsewhere classified)
- Statutory Accounts: As the company was incorporated in January 2025, its first annual financial statements are not yet due on the public register under the Companies Act 2006.
Directors and ownership
The public register records the following officers and ownership details for TMG Support Services Ltd:
- Michele Incendiario: Appointed as company secretary on 20 January 2025.
- Lord Michele Incendiario: Appointed as director on 20 January 2025. The register records his nationality as Italian, country of residence as England, and date of birth as September 1976.
- Lord Michele Incendiario (PSC): Recorded on the Register of Persons with Significant Control on 20 January 2025. The register lists his ownership of shares as 75% to 100% and confirms his right to appoint and remove a majority of the board of directors.
These entries reflect the current filings on the public register. Filings on the register attach strictly to corporate history; naming on the register does not imply any personal liability or wrongdoing.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
At the time of reporting, no formal statutory notice concerning this petition has appeared in The Gazette. Under rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petition cannot be advertised earlier than seven business days after service on the registered office, unless the court orders otherwise.
Apart from initial incorporation documentation submitted in January 2025, no recent corporate filings or formal corporate restructuring notices appear on the company register.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
Presentation of a petition is the earliest public indicator of legal debt recovery through the courts. While it does not guarantee that a winding-up order will follow, commercial parties transacting with the company must evaluate their operational exposure immediately.
Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of the company's property made after the presentation of the petition is void if the court subsequently grants a winding-up order, unless the court sanctions the transaction with a validation order. In practice, this statutory provision prompts clearing banks to freeze the company's accounts as soon as they become aware of the petition, protecting assets pending hearing.
Counterparty exposure risk assessment
| Counterparty Category | Operational Risk | Primary Legal / Financial Exposure |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Unsecured Suppliers | Very High | Inability to recover unpaid invoices; risk of clawback under s.127 for post-petition receipts without a validation order. |
| Trade Customers | Moderate | Potential non-performance or disruption of ongoing services if working capital accounts are frozen. |
| Lenders & Landlords | High | Default provisions triggered under loan agreements or commercial leases; forfeiture actions suspended if liquidation occurs. |
Counterparty checklist
Finance directors and credit controllers dealing with a company facing a petition should proceed through standard risk-mitigation steps:
1. Verify the court listing: Confirm the petition record via the Central Registry or check the winding-up petitions list today to monitor daily cause-list updates.
2. Review terms of trade: Shift outstanding balances to cash on delivery (COD) or advance payment, pausing unhedged credit terms.
3. Audit retention of title: Identify any physical stock delivered where title has not passed under contractual retention-of-title clauses.
4. Monitor post-petition payments: Note that any payments received from the company after 13 October 2026 could be subject to challenge by an official receiver or liquidator if no validation order exists.
5. Evaluate ongoing performance: Assess operational dependencies to ensure alternative service continuity in the event of formal insolvency.
Realistic trade scenario
Consider an equipment supplier with an open credit ledger of £25,000 for a recently incorporated services firm. If the supplier continues extending 30-day payment terms without checking registry filings, they risk shipping additional goods while the debtor's bank accounts face an imminent freeze. Should the court issue a winding-up order, the supplier becomes an unsecured creditor, facing minimal recovery from liquidation dividend distributions. Running a winding up petition search allows credit managers to detect filings weeks before Gazette publication, enabling immediate credit holds.
How to run a winding up petition search
Credit teams and commercial professionals historically tracked petitions through manual cause-list inspections, ad-hoc phone calls to the Royal Courts of Justice, or waiting for notifications in The Gazette. Relying on Gazette notices alone presents significant risk, as advertisements often appear weeks after presentation, long after bank accounts are frozen.
A formal winding up search allows practitioners to verify court records directly and identify petitions at the point of presentation. Professionals tracking high-risk accounts or key counterparties can also activate free company monitoring to receive real-time alerts whenever new corporate filings or registry updates occur.
For conveyancers, lawyers and lenders
Legal practitioners handling corporate acquisitions, asset disposals, or loan drawdowns require definitive proof that no adverse petitions affect the target entity prior to completion. Missing a live petition exposes conveyancers to serious liability under section 127 disposition rules. Executing a pre-completion winding up search against the Central Registry ensures that transactions are defensible and protected against insolvency challenges.
Frequently asked questions
What does the presentation of a winding-up petition mean?
The presentation of a petition means a creditor or petitioner has formally applied to the court under the Insolvency Act 1986 to liquidate a company. It indicates that legal proceedings have commenced, but it does not mean the company is in liquidation or that the court has ruled on its solvency.
When does a winding-up petition become public?
A petition is recorded in the Central Registry immediately upon filing. It is not publicly advertised in The Gazette until at least seven business days after service on the company. Registry searches reveal petitions earlier than Gazette notices.
Can a company stop a petition once filed?
Yes. A company can pay the debt, reach a settlement, apply for an administration order, or present a defence to strike out the petition if the debt is disputed on genuine and substantial grounds.
What happens to company bank accounts after a petition is presented?
Once a bank receives notice of a petition, it routinely freezes the company's bank accounts to avoid liability under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. The company must apply to the court for a validation order to unfreeze accounts and continue trading.
How can I check if a winding-up order was made?
Court hearings typically take place several weeks after filing. Creditors and advisers can monitor the court lists or run a winding-up order search to verify whether the court dismissed the petition, adjourned it, or issued an order for compulsory liquidation.
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.