Company Overview
Staples Uk Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Wednesday 29 August 1990, so this is a well established company. Staples Uk Limited has been in business for 35 years and 7 months. The accounts status is total exemption full and the accounts are next due on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Registered Address

5 Churchill Place, 10Th Floor, London, E14 5HU
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Companies House Data
Company NameSTAPLES UK LIMITED
Company Number02535286
Registered Office Address5 Churchill Place
 10th Floor
 E14 5HU
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date29/08/1990
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month1
Accounts Next Due Date31/10/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date01/02/2025
Accounts Account CategoryTOTAL EXEMPTION FULL
Returns Next Due Date26/09/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date29/08/2015
Previous Company NameChanged Date
CORPORATE EXPRESS LIMITED06 Oct 2015
Directors & Members
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Raoul Hofland - Director
(Dutch, 59 years old, born May 1967)
Appointed 12 May 2025
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Secretaries
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Other Company Directorships
Raoul Hofland
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Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 01-Feb-2025 30-Jan-2016 30-Jan-2015
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 15,723,000 15,723,000 10,026,000
Current Assets 57,178,000 57,178,000 44,294,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 67,980,000 67,980,000 38,354,000
Working Cap -10,802,000 -10,802,000 5,940,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 4,921,000 4,921,000 15,966,000
Long-term Liabilities 4,643,000 4,643,000 4,446,000
Net Assets 278,000 278,000 11,520,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 34,000 34,000 34,000
Profit & Loss Reserves -45,732,000 -45,732,000 -29,490,000
Other Reserves 45,976,000 45,976,000 40,976,000
Shareholders Funds 278,000 278,000 11,520,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 01-Feb-2025 30-Jan-2016 30-Jan-2015
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 21.6% 21.6% 18.5%
Stocks Inventory 23.0% 23.0% 22.5%
Debtors 47.6% 47.6% 51.8%
Cash Bank In Hand 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Current Assets 78.4% 78.4% 81.5%
Creditors Due Within One Year 93.2% 93.2% 70.6%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -14.8% -14.8% 10.9%
Creditors Due After One Year 6.4% 6.4% 8.2%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 0.4% 0.4% 21.2%
Called Up Share Capital 0.0% 0.0% 0.1%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.0% 0.0% 0.1%
Profit Loss Account Reserve -62.7% -62.7% -54.3%
Shareholder Funds 0.4% 0.4% 21.2%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 6.8% 6.8% 29.4%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 01-Feb-2025 30-Jan-2016 30-Jan-2015
Liquidity Ratio 0.8 0.8 1.2
Solvency Ratio 1.0 1.0 1.3
Reserves to Assets -0.6 -0.6 -0.5
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 5
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 5
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 01-Feb-2025 30-Jan-2016 30-Jan-2015
Assets 72,901,000 72,901,000 54,320,000
Debt 72,623,000 72,623,000 42,800,000
Net Assets/Debt 278,000 278,000 11,520,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. For the size of the company as inferred by the balance sheet the amount of net assets represents a slender margin of cover over total debts and obligations.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. For the size of the company as inferred by the balance sheet the amount of net assets represents a slender margin of cover over total debts and obligations.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. For the size of the company as inferred by the balance sheet the amount of net assets represents a slender margin of cover over total debts and obligations.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
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Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due		 Paid After
30 days due		 Owing Before
30 days due		 Owing after
30 days due
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Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

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3 Poor
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares on 20 March 2026
Notification of a person with significant control statement
Cessation of Stephen Andrew Feinberg as a person with significant control on 16 March 2021
Confirmation statement made on 29 August 2025 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Annette Karina Den Bak - Maas as a director on 13 May 2025
Appointment of Raoul Rene Hofland as a director on 12 May 2025
Confirmation statement made on 29 August 2024 with no updates
Director's details changed for Mrs Annette Karina Den Bak - Maas on 29 January 2024
Confirmation statement made on 29 August 2023 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 29 August 2022 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Stephanus Christiaan Van Waalwijk Van Doorn as a director on 1 May 2022
Termination of appointment of Steven Paul Mayes as a director on 30 September 2021
Registered office address changed from 5 Churchill Place 10th Floor London E14 5HP England to 5 Churchill Place 10th Floor London E14 5HU on 16 September 2021
Appointment of Csc Corporate Services (Uk) Limited as a secretary on 6 September 2021
Termination of appointment of Steven Mayes as a secretary on 6 September 2021
Registered office address changed from Hampden Court Kingsmead Business Park Frederick Place High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1JU England to 5 Churchill Place 10th Floor London E14 5HP on 10 September 2021
Appointment of Mrs Annette Karina Den Bak - Maas as a director on 30 August 2021
Confirmation statement made on 29 August 2021 with updates
Appointment of Mr Stephanus Christiaan Van Waalwijk Van Doorn as a director on 30 August 2021
Termination of appointment of Patrick Legro as a director on 9 June 2021
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