FREETRADE LIMITED
| Dimension | Evidenced | Coverage | Strength | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Standing | 8/10 | 80.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Client Asset Protection | 5/11 | 45.5% | 88.0% | 100.0% |
| Cost Transparency | 8/11 | 72.7% | 73.8% | 75.0% |
| Security and Operational Controls | 2/7 | 28.6% | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| Corporate Transparency | 10/10 | 100.0% | 97.0% | 100.0% |
| Conduct and Track Record | 1/7 | 14.3% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| All dimensions | 34/56 | 60.7% | — | 91.2% |
Regulatory Standing
Is the entity authorised, and by which regulator?
The Financial Services Register records Freetrade Limited under firm reference number 783189, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with effect from 02/10/2017.
Statutory register · Financial Conduct Authority · FCA Register — Regulators · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
What is the entity's current authorisation status?
The register records the firm's status as "Authorised", effective from 02/10/2017. Business type: Regulated.
Statutory register · Financial Conduct Authority · FCA Register — Status · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Which regulated permissions does the entity hold?
Of those permissions, 8 record a retail customer type: Sending dematerialised instructions; Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging); Dealing in investments as principal; Dealing in investments as agent; Causing dematerialised instructions to be sent; Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments; Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets; Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments.
Statutory register · Financial Conduct Authority · FCA Register — Permissions, customer types · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
The register records 9 regulated activity permission(s): Agreeing to carry on a regulated activity; Sending dematerialised instructions; Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging); Dealing in investments as principal; Dealing in investments as agent; Causing dematerialised instructions to be sent; Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments; Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets; Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments.
Statutory register · Financial Conduct Authority · FCA Register — Permissions · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Is the entity an Appointed Representative, and of whom?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: register principal-firm relationship record
What trading names are registered to this entity?
The register records 2 current trading name(s): "Freetrade" (Trading, from 01/03/2018); "Freetrade Limited" (Registered, from 02/10/2017).
Statutory register · Financial Conduct Authority · FCA Register — Names · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Do the registered office and the regulator's recorded place of business agree?
The register records the registered office address as 145 City Road, London, EC1V 1AZ, England.
Statutory register · Companies House · registered_office_address · as at 2 September 2026 · Check the source
The FCA Register records the firm's Principal Place of Business as 145 City Road, London, EC1V 1AZ, UNITED KINGDOM. The Companies House registered office is recorded as 145 City Road, London, EC1V 1AZ, England. The two records agree on premises and postcode.
Statutory register · Financial Conduct Authority · FCA Register — Address, compared with Companies House · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Are there requirements, restrictions or waivers on the permissions?
The register records 1 requirement(s) on this firm's permissions: OR-0221763 (effective 06/11/2023): This firm can approve its own financial promotions as well as those of members of its wider group and, in certain circumstances, those of its appointed representatives..
Statutory register · Financial Conduct Authority · FCA Register — Requirements · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
What cross-border or passporting permissions does the register record?
The register records 1 passporting arrangement(s): GIBRALTAR (Passporting Out). This records the jurisdictions the firm holds arrangements for; it does not establish the full set of markets the firm advertises to.
Statutory register · Financial Conduct Authority · FCA Register — Passports · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Does the customer-facing brand map to the authorised entity?
The register records "Freetrade"; "Freetrade Limited" as registered trading name(s) of firm reference number 783189, and links that firm reference number to Companies House company number 09797821.
Statutory register · Financial Conduct Authority · FCA Register — Names and Companies House Number · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Is regulatory status disclosed clearly to customers at point of sale?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: regulatory disclosure located on the entity's own site or client agreement
Client Asset Protection
Does the entity hold client money or assets?
The register records the firm's client money permission as "Hold and control client money".
Statutory register · Financial Conduct Authority · FCA Register — Client Money Permission · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Who holds client money, and under which regime is it held?
We'll treat any cash that is held in your Freetrade Account(s) as 'client money', in accordance with Applicable Requirements. This means that we'll ensure your cash is held separately from our own cash.
The client agreement states that client cash is treated as client money and held separately from the firm's own cash.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
We'll arrange for your client money to be held in one or more bank accounts or qualifying money market funds, each with a third party financial institution that we select in accordance with Applicable Requirements.
The client agreement states that client money is held in bank accounts or qualifying money market funds with a third party financial institution.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Which institutions hold segregated client money?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: named banks in a filed or binding document
Which entity acts as custodian for client securities?
We act as the custodian of the Investments in your Freetrade Account(s), which means that we keep them in safe custody for you and treat them as 'client assets', in accordance with Applicable Requirements.
The client agreement states that Freetrade itself acts as custodian of client Investments.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
The SIPP Terms create a separate agreement between you and Platform One as the trustee and operator of the Freetrade SIPP.
The document states that Platform One acts as trustee and operator of the Freetrade SIPP under a separate agreement from the general Freetrade Terms and Conditions.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Holding and administering the Investments in your Freetrade Account (our “ Custody Service ”);
The terms and conditions state that Freetrade provides a Custody Service consisting of holding and administering the Investments in the customer's Freetrade Account.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Which entity acts as custodian of client assets, and is it a separate legal entity from the operator?
We act as the custodian of the Investments in your Freetrade Account(s), which means that we keep them in safe custody for you and treat them as 'client assets'
The client agreement states that Freetrade acts as the custodian of the investments in the customer's Freetrade Account, keeping them in safe custody and treating them as client assets.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · custody clause · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source · transcribed by hand
Which compensation scheme applies to the entity, or does none apply?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: the scheme's own register matched to the entity, or the entity's binding statement of which scheme covers it. where no scheme applies, the entity's own disclosure to that effect is the answer: a compensation scheme's register cannot establish that a firm outside its scope is outside its scope.
What is the per-customer compensation limit?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: scheme's published limit for the relevant activity
Do compensation limits differ by product held?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: scheme rules cross-referenced against the entity's products
Is there evidence of independent assurance over client asset arrangements?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: auditor's client assets report or equivalent published assurance
What does the entity disclose about client assets if it fails?
This means that in the event of our insolvency, you would not be able to have that Fractional element returned to you and it would have to be sold in order to realise its cash value.
The client agreement states that in the event of Freetrade's insolvency, fractional share entitlements cannot be returned directly and must be sold to realise cash value.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
if we were to fail (for example, by becoming insolvent) there's a risk of delay in returning your client money to you as we'll need to identify which client money is yours and which belongs to our other customers
The client agreement states that if Freetrade itself were to become insolvent, there is a risk of delay in returning client money because it must be identified from pooled funds.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
if we were to fail (for example, by becoming insolvent) there's a risk of delay in returning your Investments to you as we'll need to identify which Investments are yours and which belong to our other customers
The client agreement states that if Freetrade were to fail, there is a risk of delay in returning client Investments because they must be identified from pooled holdings.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
The FSCS may pay compensation to you if we are unable to meet our obligations to you in the event of our insolvency.
The client agreement states that the FSCS may pay compensation to the client if the entity is unable to meet its obligations in the event of its insolvency.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
If an approved financial institution holding your client money fails (for example, by becoming insolvent), we'll try to recover your client money by any means reasonably available to us.
The client agreement states that if the financial institution holding client money fails, Freetrade will try to recover the client money by any means reasonably available.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
If the sub-custodian holding your client assets fails (for example, by becoming insolvent), we'll try to recover your client assets by any means reasonably available to us.
The client agreement states that if the sub-custodian holding client assets fails, Freetrade will try to recover the client assets by any means reasonably available.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
The FSCS may pay compensation to you if we are unable to meet our obligations to you in the event of our insolvency.
The document states that the FSCS may pay compensation if Freetrade is unable to meet its obligations in the event of its insolvency.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
The FSCS may pay compensation to you if we are unable to meet our obligations to you in the event of our insolvency.
The document discloses that in the event of Freetrade's insolvency, the FSCS may pay compensation if Freetrade is unable to meet its obligations to the customer.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Are client assets subject to lending, rehypothecation or re-use?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: client agreement clause on stock lending or re-use
Cost Transparency
Is a complete fee schedule publicly available?
You can see our Plan features and Plan Fees here .
The client agreement references a published page listing Plan features and Plan Fees.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
SIPP charges & fees | Full cost breakdown | Freetrade
The document is a published fee breakdown page titled as a full cost breakdown for the SIPP.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
What commission or dealing charges apply?
Stamp Duty is a fee levied on Buy Orders of UK equities only (0.5%).
The document states that Stamp Duty of 0.5% is levied on Buy Orders of UK equities.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Commission-free investing in Freetrade’s full universe of stocks, ETFs, and investment trusts
The pricing page states that trading is commission-free across Freetrade's full universe of stocks, ETFs, and investment trusts.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
What is the FX or currency conversion charge?
Standard plan: Exchange rate + 0.59%
The FX fee on the Standard plan is the exchange rate plus 0.59%.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
FX fee of 0.59% on non-GBP trades
The pricing page states an FX fee of 0.59% on non-GBP trades for the Standard plan.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
FX fee of 0.39% on non-GBP trades
The pricing page states an FX fee of 0.39% on non-GBP trades for the Plus plan.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
FX fee of 0.99% on non-GBP trades
The pricing page states an FX fee of 0.99% on non-GBP trades for the Basic plan.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Plus plan: Exchange rate + 0.39%
The FX fee on the Plus plan is the exchange rate plus 0.39%.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Plus : FX fee of 0.39% on non-GBP trades
The fee schedule states a FX fee of 0.39% on non-GBP trades applies to Plus plan customers.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
FX fees are 0.99% on Basic, reduced to 0.59% on Standard and 0.39% on Plus.
The document states Freetrade's FX charge rates vary by plan: 0.99% on Basic, 0.59% on Standard, and 0.39% on Plus.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Basic : FX fee of 0.99% on non-GBP trades
The fee schedule states a FX fee of 0.99% on non-GBP trades applies to Basic plan customers.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Standard : FX fee of 0.59% on non-GBP trades
The fee schedule states a FX fee of 0.59% on non-GBP trades applies to Standard plan customers.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Basic plan: Exchange rate + 0.99%
The FX fee on the Basic plan is the exchange rate plus 0.99%.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
What reference rate does the entity state it uses for currency conversion?
The ForEx rate that we show you will be the most recent best available rate that our panel of foreign exchange providers has quoted to us
The client agreement states that the ForEx rate shown to customers is the most recent best available rate quoted by the firm's panel of foreign exchange providers.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · foreign exchange clause · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source · transcribed by hand
What spread or implicit cost applies, and is it disclosed?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: published spread data or explicit disclosure of spread as a cost
Are there account, platform or custody fees?
We may charge you fees and charges for using our Services, including a Plan Fee for your Plan.
The document states that Freetrade may charge fees and charges for using its Services, including a Plan Fee.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
If you have a Plan that requires you to pay a Plan Fee, you must pay that Plan Fee and keep your profile updated with valid payment card details in order to do so.
The client agreement states that certain Plan types require payment of a Plan Fee.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
no subscription fee on the Basic plan
The document states that Freetrade's Basic plan has no subscription (account) fee.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Start investing with no monthly fee, ISA included.
The pricing page states the Basic plan has no monthly fee.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
The Freetrade Plus plan subscription fee is £11.99/month or £119.88/year, if you’ve chosen the annual subscription option.
The Plus plan carries a subscription fee of £11.99/month or £119.88/year.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
The Freetrade Standard plan subscription fee is £5.99/month or £59.88/year, if you’ve chosen the annual subscription option.
The Standard plan carries a subscription fee of £5.99/month or £59.88/year.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Are there inactivity or dormancy charges?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: fee schedule or client agreement
What withdrawal, transfer-out or closure charges apply?
Where it has been necessary to process a same-day withdrawal for a customer, a £5 fee will be incurred. This fee is charged by our banking provider.
A £5 fee is charged for processing a same-day withdrawal, charged by the banking provider.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
We will pay the proceeds (less any fees, charges and other amounts due to us up to the date that your Freetrade Account(s) is closed) to your Freetrade GIA (if it is not being closed) or to your Linked Bank Account.
The client agreement states that on closure of a Freetrade Account, proceeds from the sale of investments will be paid to the customer less any fees, charges and other amounts due up to the date the account is closed.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Each UFPLS withdrawal will cost £240.
The fee schedule states that each UFPLS withdrawal from the SIPP costs £240.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
We will make a charge for transferring US Investments as set out here .
The document states that Freetrade will make a charge for transferring US Investments out of a customer's account.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
We will make a charge for transferring US Investments as set out here .
The client agreement states that a charge applies for transferring US Investments out of the account.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
We do not charge for transfers out nor an exit fee if your Freetrade SIPP is closed following transfer or death.
The fee schedule states there is no charge for transfers out or an exit fee if the Freetrade SIPP is closed following transfer or death.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Do headline marketing claims match the binding fee schedule?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: direct comparison of marketing page against client agreement
Are interest arrangements on cash balances disclosed, including any retained share?
We may receive interest on the client money that we hold for you, where we place it with third parties in accordance with the client money rules. This interest is retained by us and not passed directly onto you.
The client agreement states that Freetrade may receive interest on client money placed with third parties, and that this interest is retained by Freetrade and not passed directly to the customer.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
you will cease to accrue any interest on the cash in your relevant Freetrade Account and you will not be paid any interest which has accrued but is unpaid as at that date
The client agreement states that upon termination notice, the customer will stop accruing interest on cash in their Freetrade Account and will not be paid any interest that has accrued but remains unpaid as at that date.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
1% AER on up to £1k uninvested cash
The pricing page states that the Basic plan pays 1% AER on up to £1,000 of uninvested cash.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
You acknowledge that we may receive interest on all of our clients’ funds held by our Custodians, and hereby waive your right to claim payment of any part of such interest.
The document discloses that the firm may receive interest on all clients' funds held by its Custodians, and that clients waive their right to claim any part of such interest.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
The amount of interest that we pay to you may be capped at a maximum amount.
The client agreement states that the amount of interest paid to customers may be capped at a maximum amount.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
We may pay you interest on some or all of your client money balance held with us, as we agree with you from time to time.
The client agreement states that Freetrade may pay customers interest on some or all of their client money balance, as agreed from time to time.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Your Available Funds will not attract any interest, even if they are in credit.
The document states that Available Funds do not attract any interest for the client, even when in credit.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
3.5% AER on up to £3k uninvested cash
The pricing page states that the Plus plan pays 3.5% AER on up to £3,000 of uninvested cash.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
2.5% AER on up to £2k uninvested cash
The pricing page states that the Standard plan pays 2.5% AER on up to £2,000 of uninvested cash.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
How much notice is given before charges or terms change?
we will give you reasonable prior written notice of any change
The client agreement states that Freetrade will give reasonable prior written notice of any change to the agreement.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · changes to the agreement clause · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source · transcribed by hand
Security and Operational Controls
Is multi-factor authentication offered, and is it mandatory or optional?
You can choose to use both SMS text message and/or an authenticator app.
The support article states that users can choose to use SMS text message and/or an authenticator app for two-factor authentication.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
We’ve introduced a new login method on Freetrade Web using SMS-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) . This provides a secure and convenient alternative to using an authenticator app.
The support article states that SMS-based multi-factor authentication is offered as a login method for Freetrade Web, as an alternative to an authenticator app.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 28 July 2025 · Check the source
Next time you login, you can choose an authenticator app or SMS based authentication method to log in.
The document states that after setup, users can select either an authenticator app or SMS-based authentication method to log in, indicating the MFA method is optional/selectable.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
All Freetrade customers with Web access can now opt to use SMS as their second authentication method during login.
The document states that customers can choose to opt in to SMS as their second authentication method.
Published by the firm · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Are recognised security certifications held?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: certificate or certifying body's register — never the entity's claim alone
Is there a published vulnerability disclosure or bug bounty route?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: published policy page
Have security or data incidents been publicly disclosed, and how were they handled?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: regulator notice, ico action, or contemporaneous independent reporting
Are operational resilience or continuity arrangements disclosed?
We may, where it is reasonable or necessary for us to do so, suspend the Freetrade Platform and/or the Services to perform routine or emergency maintenance or to upgrade or replace our systems. We will take reasonable steps to minimise the disruption to the Freetrade Platform and the Services and to give you advance notice of any planned suspension.
The client agreement discloses that Freetrade may suspend the platform or services for routine or emergency maintenance or system upgrades, and will take reasonable steps to minimise disruption and give advance notice of planned suspensions.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
We'll use all reasonable care and skill to make the Freetrade Platform and its contents available to you 24/7. However, we can't guarantee that it will always be uninterrupted, accurate or error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other damaging property.
The client agreement discloses that Freetrade will use reasonable care and skill to make the platform available 24/7 but cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.
Binding document · Freetrade Limited · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Have material service outages been reported, and were they disclosed by the entity?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: independent reporting or the entity's own status history
Is a data protection registration in place, and with whom?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: ico register or equivalent
Corporate Transparency
What is the entity's registered company number and legal form?
The register records company number 09797821, registered as "FREETRADE LIMITED", legal form "ltd", status "active".
Statutory register · Companies House · company profile · as at 2 September 2026 · Check the source
Who are the persons with significant control?
The PSC register records 1 active person(s) with significant control: Market Data Limited (corporate-entity-person-with-significant-control; ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent, voting-rights-75-to-100-percent, right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors).
Statutory register · Companies House · PSC register · as at 2 September 2026 · Check the source
What is the group structure above this entity?
The PSC register records 1 corporate entity controller(s): Market Data Limited.
Statutory register · Companies House · PSC register (corporate entities) · as at 2 September 2026 · Check the source
Which jurisdiction is the ultimate parent registered in?
The PSC register records the corporate controller(s) as: Market Data Limited, registration number 05022252, registered in United Kingdom, legal form Limited By Shares, under England And Wales.
Statutory register · Companies House · PSC register, corporate identification · as at 2 September 2026 · Check the source
Are accounts filed on time and to the required standard?
The register records: next accounts due 2027-09-30; last accounts made up to 2025-12-31; the register flags accounts as not overdue.
Statutory register · Companies House · accounts · as at 2 September 2026 · Check the source
Are the accounts audited, and by whom?
Imogen Scott (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors London 27 April 2026
The filed accounts include an independent auditors report signed by Imogen Scott as Senior Statutory Auditor on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, dated 27 April 2026.
Binding document · Companies House (filed by the company) · Independent auditors report, signature page · as at 27 April 2026 · Check the source · transcribed by hand
Is there a going-concern qualification or emphasis of matter?
we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern
The auditors report states that no material uncertainties relating to going concern were identified.
Binding document · Companies House (filed by the company) · Independent auditors report, Conclusions relating to going concern · as at 27 April 2026 · Check the source · transcribed by hand
The statement of comprehensive income and associated notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2024, forming the corresponding figures to the statement of comprehensive income and associated notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2025 are unaudited
The auditors report states that the comparative figures for the year ending 31 December 2024 are unaudited.
Binding document · Companies House (filed by the company) · Independent auditors report · as at 27 April 2026 · Check the source · transcribed by hand
When was the entity incorporated?
The register records incorporation on 2015-09-28.
Statutory register · Companies House · date_of_creation · as at 28 September 2015 · Check the source
Have there been recent changes of control, name or registered office?
The filing history records 16 change filing(s) in the most recent 35 entries. Most recent: 2026-06-01: appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date; 2026-05-29: termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date; 2026-02-27: appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date; 2026-02-14: capital-name-of-class-of-shares; 2026-01-07: termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date.
Statutory register · Companies House · filing history · as at 2 September 2026 · Check the source
Are directors disqualified, or associated with disqualification?
A name search of the register of disqualified directors was run against the 3 active officer(s) recorded for this company on 2026-09-02. 3 name(s) returned one or more register entries. A name match does not establish that these are the same individuals: identity requires confirmation against date of birth and appointment history, which we have not performed. No individual is named here for that reason.
Statutory register · Companies House · disqualified officers search · as at 2 September 2026 · Check the source
Conduct and Track Record
Are there published regulatory enforcement actions against this entity?
A query of the Financial Services Register disciplinary history for firm reference number 783189 on 2026-08-31 returned no published entries. The register reported: "Disciplinary history information not found".
Statutory register · Financial Conduct Authority · FCA Register — Disciplinary History · as at 31 August 2026 · Check the source
Are there published enforcement actions against the parent or sister entities?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: regulator's own publication, entity-matched
Are there published warnings or unauthorised-firm alerts naming this entity or a clone?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: regulator warning list
What complaints data does the entity publish, as required?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: the entity's mandatory complaints return
What complaint volumes does the ombudsman publish about the entity?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: the financial ombudsman service's published half-yearly business complaints data, and where it publishes one, the proportion upheld. the service publishes firm-level figures only above a complaint threshold: a firm absent from a release falls below that threshold, which is not evidence that no complaints were made and is not recorded as a finding. raw volumes are not comparable between firms of different sizes without customer numbers, which the service does not publish.
Is there material litigation of public record?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: court judgment or filed proceedings
Have directors been subject to published regulatory action individually?
No qualifying source was located within the evidence window. This criterion requires: regulator's individual register
What these figures measure. They describe the evidence we found, not the firm’s conduct. Where a criterion reads “not found”, we could not confirm it from public sources — that carries no negative inference.
Where the record shows no published enforcement action, that means our search of the register found none on the date stated. It is not a finding that no misconduct occurred.
If you are FREETRADE LIMITED and believe something here is wrong, write to corrections@veracentintelligence.co.uk. We will provide the evidence behind any finding, correct what we get wrong, and publish a statement of up to 300 words alongside anything we still disagree about.