# EMPIRE RETAIL LTD (08510602)

> EMPIRE RETAIL LTD is an active private limited company (company number 08510602) incorporated on 30 April 2013, registered in Chatham. Its registered activity is retail sale of textiles in specialised stores (SIC 47510). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 April 2025, showing net assets of −£25k, with 3 employees on average. Turnover was £224k. Net assets fell 163% on the prior period (−£9,451).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2013-04-30
- Registered office: Chatham, ME5 0AP
- SIC 47510: Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores
- Next accounts due: 2027-01-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-05-14
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 65 comparable companies in Kent (median £2,767, upper quartile £38k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | −£25k | — | £8,612 | £237k | £224k | — | 3 |
| 2024-04-30 | −£9,451 | — | £0 | £196k | £183k | — | — |

current ratio 1.55; size band micro.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-24,850 at 30 April 2025
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -162.9% vs prior period
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 1.55
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 30 April 2013

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Christopher Paul Staff — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors; has significant influence or control, since 2017-04-30

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