Winding Up Petition: Erk Business Ltd Filed
A winding-up petition has been presented against IT and management consultancy firm Erk Business Ltd at the High Court of Justice Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-007116. Court data records show the filing date as 17 September 2026. Presentation of a winding-up petition is an early procedural step under section 122 of the Insolvency Act 1986 and does not constitute a legal determination of insolvency or guarantee that a winding-up order will be granted.
Petition details
The table below outlines the core petition particulars recorded on the court CE-File system:
| Field | Court Register Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007116 |
| Respondent Company | Erk Business Ltd |
| Filing Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Court Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| Creditor Identity | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
According to records on the Companies House register, ERK BUSINESS LTD (Company Number 10523051) was incorporated on 13 December 2016. Its registered office address is 39 Shrubbery Road, London, England, N9 0PA.
The business is registered under standard industrial classification (SIC) codes 62020 (Information technology consultancy activities) and 70229 (Management consultancy activities other than financial management). Companies House lists the current company status as "active - proposal to strike off". Financial turnover and asset figures are not stated in the supplied dataset.
Directors and ownership
The public register at Companies House records the following current and former officer appointments for the company:
- Mr Arif Akifov Mehmedov: Director, appointed 18 July 2023. Recorded nationality is Bulgarian, resident in England, born March 1980.
- Mr Erkan Kara: Director, appointed 13 December 2016, resigned 18 July 2023. Recorded nationality is Turkish, resident in England, born March 1987.
Data filed on Persons with Significant Control (PSC) shows:
- Mr Arif Akifov Mehmedov: Notified on 18 July 2023 as holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights.
- Mr Erkan Kara: Notified on 13 December 2016 as holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights; recorded as ceased on 18 July 2023.
These officer details reflect public entries on the official register and convey no implication of personal misconduct or liability regarding the petition.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The corporate register indicates an active proposal to strike off against Erk Business Ltd. No public notices for the entity were reported in The Gazette within the supplied dataset.
Where compulsory strike-off action runs parallel to a court petition, the petition presented at the High Court takes legal precedence over administrative dissolution by the Registrar of Companies.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The filing of a petition carries immediate legal significance under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Any disposition of company assets, share transfer, or change in membership after the presentation date is void unless validated by order of the court.
Commercial risk professionals dealing with respondent companies typically implement the following assessment checklist:
1. Review active ledgers: Identify unpaid invoices, pending orders, or outstanding delivery commitments.
2. Restrict credit lines: Pause uncollateralised credit terms or upfront service provision until legal status is clarified.
3. Account for banking disruption: Be aware that corporate bank accounts are frequently frozen by financial institutions upon notice of a petition or public advertisement.
4. Conduct court checks: Perform a routine winding up search to track petition progress or check for connected legal actions.
In a composite operational scenario, a technology contractor supplying services to a consultancy firm might spot a petition filing on the court cause list. If contractor payments continue post-presentation without court validation, a liquidator could subsequently claim return of those funds if a winding-up order is made.
How to investigate further
To monitor this filing and conduct comprehensive counterparty investigations:
- Consult the today's winding up petitions list to track filings across High Court registers.
- Perform a targeted winding up petition search before entering high-value contracts or extending credit.
- Activate free company monitoring to receive instant notifications on official filings and Gazette notices.
Combining statutory court records with official register tracking ensures early risk visibility before statutory notices appear in press publications.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit managers, risk officers, and commercial advisers require timely, verified court data to prevent bad debt exposure. Relying solely on lagging public filings risks missing critical statutory enforcement signals. Integrating court petition data into credit workflows through a direct winding up search protects supply chains against post-presentation voidance risks and unrecoverable insolvencies.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
Following presentation, the petitioning creditor serves the document on the respondent company and sets a hearing date. Unless settled, dismissed, or withdrawn, the petition is advertised in The Gazette prior to the court hearing.
Does presenting a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. Presentation represents an assertion of an unpaid debt exceeding £750. The company may dispute the underlying debt, pay the balance, or seek dismissal before the court issues a decision.
How long elapses between petition presentation and a hearing?
Courts typically list petition hearings between 6 and 10 weeks after presentation, subject to court capacity, adjournments, or settlement negotiations between the parties.
Why are company bank accounts frozen after a petition?
Banks monitor petition filings to protect against potential liability under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. They standardly freeze corporate accounts to avoid unvalidated dispositions during pending court proceedings.
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.