BOOKS ASIA LTD
Company number 08775585 · Monitor this company
Executive summary
Books Asia Ltd presents a mixed risk profile characterized by excellent short-term liquidity but severe long-term solvency concerns. The company holds substantial cash reserves that comfortably cover its immediate debts; however, an aggressive dividend policy has systematically stripped the company of its equity base, leaving net assets at a perilously low £12,130 against total liabilities exceeding £264,000. Further investigation into the nature of the company's long-term creditors and the identity of the controlling shareholders is strongly recommended to assess the true financial stability and strategic direction of the business.
Shareholders' funds
£14,318
Balance sheet as at 2025-11-30
Overview
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 2013-11-14
- Employees
- 5 (2025 accounts)
- Registered office
- 25 Whetley Lane, Bradford, England, BD8 9EH
- Postcode
- BD8 9EH
- Capital
- 300 GBP
- Accounts category
- Total Exemption Full
Accounts
- Last made up to
- 2025-11-30
- Next due by
- 2027-08-31
- Financial year end
- 30 November
Confirmation statement
- Last statement dated
- 2026-07-29
- Next due by
- 2027-08-12
Nature of business (SIC)
- 47610 Retail sale of books in specialised stores
Officers 1 current
Contact details
- Website
- booksasia.co.uk
- Phone
- 01274721871
Supplying foreign-language books to Libraries world-wide since 1985. We are the UK's largest supplier, with an in-depth knowledge of the Library Sector. Books Asia is the only foreign-languages supplier to be awarded BIC's prestigious e4libraries accreditation, a testament to our investment in Library technology. We work closely with Bertram Library Services, BIC, Nielsen, BDS and the key LMS vendors to bring you the highest levels of expertise.
Previous registered addresses 3
| Address | Changed on |
|---|---|
| 114-116 MANNINGHAM LANE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD8 7JF | 2020-01-23 |
| 114-116 MANNINGHAM LANE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD8 7JW, ENGLAND | 2013-11-25 |
| 96A HEATON ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD9 4RJ, UNITED KINGDOM | 2013-11-20 |
Among its peers
Among the oldest 25%
of 24 similar companies in BD, trading since 2013
Competitors Bradford
This company ranks 4 among retail sale of books in specialised stores in Bradford.
The class of 2013
23%
of the 530,510 companies incorporated in 2013 are still active today; 75% have since been dissolved.
A fact about the year, not a forecast for this company.