JAMES FINLAY LIMITED

Company number SC007139 ·

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Executive summary

James Finlay Limited exhibits exceptional structural and financial health, characterized by over a century of operational longevity, a massive £233 million share capital base, and the ultimate backing of major corporate parents (John Swire & Sons and Finlay Group). While specific short-term profitability metrics are unavailable, the company shows no signs of financial distress and maintains pristine regulatory compliance. Overall, the business is highly robust, well-capitalized, and strategically positioned within its global supply markets.

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Overview

Company type
Private Limited Company
Incorporated
1909-05-27
Registered office
The Quadrant, Poynernook Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, AB11 5QX
Postcode
AB11 5QX
Capital
233,466,491 GBP
Accounts category
Full
Charges
0 outstanding

Accounts

Last made up to
2025-12-31
Next due by
2027-09-30
Financial year end
31 December

Confirmation statement

Last statement dated
2026-02-28
Next due by
2027-03-14
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Nature of business (SIC)

  • 1270 Growing of beverage crops
  • 2100 Silviculture and other forestry activities
  • 46190 Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods
  • 46370 Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices

Officers 7 current · 48 resigned

Appointed 2024-08-21
Appointed 2024-08-21
Appointed 2022-09-05
DIRECTOR Appointed 2019-12-03
Appointed 2018-10-03

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Group structure 7 subsidiaries

Controlled by JOHN SWIRE & SONS LIMITED — since 2022-12-20

Controlled by FINLAY GROUP LIMITED — since 2016-04-06

From persons-with-significant-control filings on the public register.

Licensed visa sponsor

Licensed by the Home Office to sponsor worker visas: Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker (Worker (A rating)), Skilled Worker (Worker (A rating)).

Matched by registered name to the register of licensed sponsors (Home Office, updated daily) — check the register itself before relying on it. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Previous registered addresses 3

AddressChanged on
SWIRE HOUSE, SOUTER HEAD ROAD, ALTENS, ABERDEEN, AB12 3LF2018-01-10
163 WEST GEORGE STREET, GLASGOW, G2 2JJ2007-11-29
FINLAY HOUSE, 10/4 WEST NILE STREET, GLASGOW, G1 2PW2002-02-06

Among its peers

The oldest

of 454 similar companies in AB — measured against the wider sector, trading since 1909