Winding-Up Petition Presented Against HALAL LIMITED
A winding-up petition has been presented against catering enterprise HALAL LIMITED in the High Court of Justice. According to HMCTS records at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions, the petition was filed on 23 October 2026 under case number CR-2026-008092. Presentation of a winding-up petition represents the earliest public legal signal in compulsory liquidation proceedings; it does not constitute a judicial determination of insolvency or mean that an order will be made.
Creditors and counterparties tracking daily insolvency risk can review the listing alongside others on the daily winding-up petitions list or inspect the company profile on Corp Intel.
Petition details
The petition details recorded on the court CE-File system are as follows:
- Case number: CR-2026-008092
- Case title: UK Halal Ltd
- Filing date: 23 October 2026
- Court: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (Insolvency and Companies List, High Court of Justice)
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Petitioner identity: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petitioner legal representative: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Claimed debt value: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Hearing date: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Company snapshot
Public filings at Companies House record HALAL LIMITED as a private limited company incorporated on 9 January 2017 under company number 10552835.
- Registered office: 5 Walnut Tree Road, Hounslow, England, TW5 0LP
- Company status: Active - proposal to strike off
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC):
- 56210 (Event catering activities)
- 56290 (Other food service activities)
- Balance sheet and turnover: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
The company register currently shows an active proposal to strike off. When a winding-up petition is filed against a company marked for compulsory strike-off under section 1000 of the Companies Act 2006, Companies House strike-off procedures are suspended to protect creditor claims and allow court proceedings to take precedence.
Directors and ownership
The register of officers and persons with significant control (PSC) maintained by Companies House details the current and historical governance structure of HALAL LIMITED.
Current officers
- Mr Marin Ivanov: Appointed as director on 28 December 2019. Born February 1972. Romanian nationality, resident in England.
- Mr Georgi Ivanov: Appointed as director on 9 June 2022. Born February 1987. Bulgarian nationality, resident in England. Previously served as a director between 1 June 2021 and 30 September 2021.
Past officers
- Mr Ameer Kanabar: Appointed as director on 9 January 2017, resigned on 28 December 2019. Appointed as secretary on 9 January 2017, resigned on 28 December 2019. Born November 1988. British nationality, resident in England.
Persons with significant control
- Mr Marin Ivanov: Notified on 28 December 2019. Holds 75% to 100% of shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Mr Ameer Kanabar: Notified on 9 January 2017; ceased as a person with significant control on 28 December 2019.
All details reflect entries on the public register. These entries establish formal corporate appointments and do not imply any misconduct or personal liability on the part of any individual.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No formal notice of the petition has yet appeared in The Gazette. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must not advertise a winding-up petition until seven business days have elapsed following service on the company. The public register currently shows an active proposal to strike off, which will typically be suspended once the court record is notified to the Registrar of Companies.
| Record Item | Register Status | Significance |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| High Court Filing | Petition Presented (CR-2026-008092) | Legal petition active at Central Registry |
| Companies House Status | Active - Proposal to Strike Off | Compulsory dissolution suspended pending petition |
| Gazette Advertisement | Not advertised | Pre-advertisement window applies |
| Financial Accounts | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) | Formal filing status on record |
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition triggers significant legal risks for commercial counterparties under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Under section 127, any disposition of company property made after the petition presentation date is void if the court ultimately makes a winding-up order, unless the court validates the transaction.
Consider a commercial supplier delivering catering supplies or equipment to a business under petition. If the supplier receives payment between the presentation date and the hearing date, and the court subsequently makes a winding-up order, the liquidator may demand the repayment of those funds unless a validation order was obtained under section 127. Counterparties face clawback risk on outgoing invoices and delivery settlements.
Recommended counterparty action plan
1. Stop open-ended credit: Place trade accounts on a cash-with-order or pro-forma basis.
2. Check formal search records: Conduct a comprehensive winding up search before entering into high-value contracts or releasing security.
3. Review existing balances: Quantify unbilled work, retentions, and outstanding debts immediately.
4. Monitor court listings: Track hearing dates and advertisement notices using automated surveillance tools such as free company monitoring.
How to investigate further
Credit teams and procurement professionals assessing risk should not rely on delayed annual returns. A routine register check may show a company as active, while a high-priority petition sits lodged at the Royal Courts of Justice.
Traditionally, credit controllers had to phone the Central Registry clerk or manually search court registers to verify whether a petition had been presented. Conducting a regular winding up petition search on any distressed debtor ensures you identify claims before statutory advertisements freeze company bank accounts. To check another counterparty's status across England and Wales, verify the details through a direct court registry inquiry.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters and legal advisers must conduct a winding up search before advancing substantial credit, approving contract novations, or settling major trade receivables. Overlooking an unadvertised petition leaves credit teams exposed to section 127 clawbacks by future liquidators. Formal verification confirms whether active insolvency proceedings are pending against a commercial counterparty.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
The petition must be served on the company's registered office. The petitioner must wait at least seven business days after service before publishing a notice in The Gazette. A court hearing is listed where the judge decides whether to make a winding-up order, dismiss the petition, or adjourn the matter.
Can HALAL LIMITED continue trading?
The company may continue trading, but commercial operations are severely constrained. Once banks become aware of a winding-up petition, they routinely freeze company accounts to prevent liabilities under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, unless the company secures a validation order from the court.
What is the difference between a petition and a winding-up order?
A winding-up petition is an application made to the court by an unpaid creditor seeking compulsory liquidation. A winding-up order is the final determination made by a judge at the hearing that places the company into compulsory liquidation.
Why does the company still show a proposal to strike off?
Companies House initiates strike-off processes automatically for missed filings. When a winding-up petition is notified to the Registrar of Companies, the strike-off action is placed on hold until court proceedings conclude.
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.