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Arete Investments Limited

10371225

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

3RD FLOOR, LONDON, SW7 4AG
Incorporated 12/09/2016

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/10/2025

Due 20/10/2026

On track

Industry

64999
Other financial service activities

Officers

Mrs Cecile Benson

director · Since 12/09/2016

DIRECTOR

FRENCH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Mr Robert David Benson

director · Since 12/09/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert David Benson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 62

3rd Floor, 114a Cromwell Road, London, SW7 4AG

Notified 12/09/2016

Mrs Cecile Benson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

French · United Kingdom · Age 61

3rd Floor, 114a Cromwell Road, London, SW7 4AG

Notified 12/09/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SG KLEINWORT HAMBROS BANK LIMITED

Created 14/04/2021Registered 19/04/2021
Charge
satisfied

HSBC PRIVATE BANK (UK) LIMITED

Created 01/11/2016Registered 08/11/2016Satisfied 19/04/2021

CompanyRankvs 16254+ SIC 64999 peers
33

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees16th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.56× · 16/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees2/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity10/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

-£389k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£55k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£133k

Working capital

Current Assets

£373k

Current Liabilities

£240k

Debtors

£318k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.56+£187k
20241.32+£269k
20231.31

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.