Winding Up Hearing: G.O. General Sales Ltd
A winding-up petition against G.O. General Sales Ltd was listed for hearing today, 2 September 2026, at 11:30am in Court 1 of the Rolls Building, London. The matter was brought before the High Court of Justice (Chancery Division) Companies Winding Up Court under case number CR-2026-005384. The listing forms part of the published court schedule available via today's winding-up list and the broader official cause list roll.
Hearing details
The published cause list records the following details for the proceeding:
| Parameter | Court Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | G.O. General Sales Ltd |
| Company Number | 13823902 |
| Case Number | CR-2026-005384 |
| Court | High Court of Justice (Chancery Division), Companies Winding Up Court |
| Venue | Rolls Building, Court 1 |
| Date & Time | 2 September 2026 at 11:30am |
| Listing Type | Winding-up petition |
The cause list records the hearing date as 2 September 2026. Corp Intel reports only facts stated on the published court list and does not infer court decisions or outcomes.
Company snapshot
According to records on the Companies House register, G.O. General Sales Ltd (company number 13823902) is an active private limited company incorporated on 31 December 2021. Its registered office is listed at 2 Dollond Street, Manchester, England, M9 4FF.
The published registry records do not specify standard industrial classification (SIC) codes for the business. Financial accounts, turnover figures, and net asset metrics are not stated in the published source data.
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House record the officers and persons with significant control (PSCs) registered for G.O. General Sales Ltd as follows:
- Mr Edward Ciobanu-Zamfirescu: Appointed as a director on 2 May 2026. Born in August 1993, he is a Romanian national residing in England. Registers show he was also notified as a Person with Significant Control on 2 May 2026, holding between 75% and 100% of shares and voting rights, alongside recorded rights to appoint and remove directors.
- Mr Gentian Osmaj: Served as a director from incorporation on 31 December 2021 until resigning on 23 March 2026. He was reappointed as a director on 15 April 2026 before resigning a second time on 2 May 2026. Born in June 1987, he is an Albanian national residing in England. Registry entries show Mr Osmaj was notified as a Person with Significant Control on 31 December 2021, holding 75% to 100% of shares, voting rights, and appointment rights.
The statutory register entries are presented as public facts. Corp Intel does not make assertions or draw inferences regarding the personal conduct, responsibilities, or involvement of any named officers or shareholders in relation to the petition.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Official public records show statutory notice activity published in The Gazette:
- 20 August 2026: A statutory notice of a winding-up petition was published under notice type winding_up for case CR-2026-005384 in the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division Companies Court, brought in the matter of G.O. General Sales Ltd pursuant to the Insolvency Act 1986.
The advertisement of a petition in The Gazette serves formal notice to creditors, members, and counterparties that petition proceedings are underway.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a company faces a winding-up petition listed in the High Court, commercial counterparties and credit professionals must evaluate potential operational and financial risks under UK insolvency law.
Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of the company's property, including payments made from its bank accounts after the presentation of a winding-up petition, is void in the event that a winding-up order is subsequently made by the court, unless validated by court order. Consequently, banks often freeze corporate bank accounts upon learning of an advertised petition to prevent unvalidated dispositions.
Risk-mitigation actions taken by credit officers typically include:
1. Verifying court status: Checking whether the court granted an adjournment, dismissed the petition, or made a compulsory liquidation order.
2. Reviewing payment mechanisms: Ensuring transactions comply with statutory provisions and assessing whether validation orders exist under s.127.
3. Checking for security and charges: Examining the charges register for debentures or existing floating charges that might affect recovery priority.
4. Enabling real-time monitoring: Setting up free company monitoring to receive immediate email updates on filing changes or statutory notices.
Where creditors face potential exposure from tax enforcement or government petitions, understanding the context of an HMRC winding up petition can clarify standard procedural timelines.
For conveyancers, lawyers and lenders
A formal winding up search is professionally required before property completions, loan drawdowns, client onboarding, or M&A transactions. Failing to identify a pending High Court petition can lead to void asset transfers under s.127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, leaving lenders without enforceable security and buyers facing invalid titles. Performing a comprehensive winding up search prior to exchange or completion ensures full visibility of pending proceedings across the High Court cause lists.
How to investigate further
To track proceedings regarding G.O. General Sales Ltd, professionals can consult the published cause lists, inspect filings on the Companies House service, and review notices published in The Gazette. For immediate verification across current court schedules, conduct a winding up petition search through Corp Intel.
FAQ
What happens at a winding-up petition hearing?
At the listed hearing, the High Court considers the petition presented against the company. The judge may grant a winding-up order placing the company into compulsory liquidation, dismiss the petition, grant an adjournment for further submissions or settlement negotiations, or substitute another petitioning creditor.
Does a winding-up hearing mean the company is insolvent?
No. The listing of a hearing records the scheduling of a judicial proceeding following the presentation of a petition. Insolvency status is determined only by judicial order or formal statutory processes, not by the scheduling of a hearing.
Why do banks freeze company accounts when a petition is advertised?
Banks frequently restrict or freeze corporate accounts under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. This protects the bank and company assets from void transactions that occurred between petition presentation and a potential winding-up order.
How can creditors verify whether an order was made?
Creditors can check court cause list records, inspect Companies House filings for official receiver appointments, or execute a targeted winding up search.
Disclaimer
This report summarises entries on the published court cause list. 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.