Winding-Up Petition: ZUK HOLDINGS UK LTD
A winding-up petition has been presented against ZUK HOLDINGS UK LTD in the High Court of Justice. The petition was filed on 2 November 2026 under case number CR-2026-008476, according to the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions.
The presentation of a petition represents the earliest formal entry of compulsory liquidation proceedings on court records. It is not an adjudication of insolvency, and the outcome remains a matter for judicial determination at hearing.
Petition details
The table below summarises the filing data recorded on the court CE-File system:
| Record Field | Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | ZUK HOLDINGS UK LTD |
| Registered Company Number | 14937883 |
| Court Reference | CR-2026-008476 |
| Filing Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Court Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Debt Value | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Hearing Date | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Corporate records maintained by Companies House confirm that ZUK HOLDINGS UK LTD was incorporated on 15 June 2023. The company currently holds active status, with its registered office situated at 71-75 Shelton Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ.
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are not stated in the published source. Financial statements and turnover figures are [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor). Counterparties can inspect the broader historical profile via the ZUK HOLDINGS UK LTD company profile.
Directors and ownership
Public filings list the following statutory officer and beneficial ownership details for the company:
- Directors: Moshe Zuk was appointed as director on 15 June 2023. Public records state his nationality as Israeli, country of residence as Israel, and month and year of birth as September 1971. No termination date is recorded on the register.
- Persons with Significant Control: Mr Moshe Zuk is recorded on the register as an individual person with significant control, notified on 15 June 2023. The nature of control comprises ownership of shares (75% to 100%), voting rights (75% to 100%), and the right to appoint and remove directors.
These entries reflect historical filings on the public register and carry no finding or allegation regarding the conduct or affairs of the individuals named.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Under rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must ordinarily wait at least seven business days following service before advertising a petition in The Gazette. The public record currently shows no statutory insolvency notices published in respect of this company.
Because petitions exist exclusively on the CE-File register before public advertisement, trade creditors relying solely on Gazette notifications operate at a multi-week information disadvantage. Professionals track early filings on the daily winding-up petitions list to observe petitions at presentation.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a petition under section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986 alters the legal risk profile for all ongoing commercial relationships.
Crucially, under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of the company's property made after the petition date is void if the court subsequently issues a winding-up order, unless specifically validated by court order. This provision directly threatens counterparty receipts and commercial settlements.
Practical scenario: post-petition supplier exposure
Consider an equipment wholesaler supplying £40,000 in goods on 30-day payment terms to a commercial buyer. If a petition has been presented against the buyer, any payment received by the wholesaler between the presentation date and the winding-up order may be clawed back by a court-appointed liquidator under section 127. Performing an early winding up search is the primary mechanism to detect this exposure before dispatching goods.
Credit risk mitigation checklist
When a counterparty appears on the petition registry, commercial teams should follow a structured response:
1. Freeze unsecured terms: Halt discretionary credit lines and transition outstanding orders to pro-forma payments or cash-on-delivery.
2. Review security: Perform a company charge check to establish whether debentures or floating charges exist over the debtor's assets.
3. Assess retention of title: Verify whether contracts include valid retention of title (ROT) clauses and identify any unconsumed inventory on site.
4. Monitor court proceedings: Track the listing to verify whether a validation order has been sought or if a settlement is filed before advertisement.
How to run a winding up petition search
Traditionally, verifying unadvertised petitions required legal teams to contact the Central Registry by telephone or perform manual case inquiries on the Rolls Building CE-File system, alongside Companies House checks. This fragmented process creates blind spots during commercial onboarding.
By contrast, conducting a digital winding up search aggregates court presentation data into a single verified report, providing clear visibility before entering material agreements. To safeguard ongoing accounts against subsequent petitions, credit managers can implement free company monitoring for automated email alerts on statutory status updates.
For credit teams and legal advisers
Corporate solicitors, asset-based lenders, and credit controllers routinely require verifiable insolvency checks prior to contract execution, lending drawdowns, or major asset acquisitions. Relying on Companies House records alone is insufficient because statutory winding-up filings appear there only after a final order is granted. Performing a formal winding up petition search protects organisations against section 127 void dispositions and uncollectable bad debts.
Frequently asked questions
What does the presentation of a winding-up petition signify?
Presentation means that a creditor has filed a formal petition at court alleging an unpaid debt of £750 or more that the company has failed to satisfy. It is an initial procedural step, not a final finding that the company is insolvent.
How quickly does a petition proceed to a court hearing?
High Court winding-up hearings are typically listed between four and ten weeks from the date of presentation, depending on court capacity and service requirements.
When is a winding-up petition advertised?
Under statutory insolvency rules, a petition is usually advertised in The Gazette no earlier than seven business days after service on the company, and at least seven business days before the scheduled court hearing.
Can a company trade after a petition is presented?
While trading can technically continue, section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 makes any disposition of property void if an order is later made. As a result, banks routinely freeze company accounts upon learning of a petition unless the company obtains a court validation order.
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.