# AR5 GROUP LIMITED (13575293)

> AR5 GROUP LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 13575293) incorporated on 19 August 2021, registered in Blackburn. Its registered activity is unlicenced restaurants and cafes (SIC 56102). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of −£20k and cash of £761k, with 492 employees on average. Net assets fell 169% on the prior period (£28k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2021-08-19
- Registered office: Blackburn, BB1 6AY
- SIC 56102: Unlicenced restaurants and cafes
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-09-02
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 385 comparable companies in Lancashire (median £100, upper quartile £6,870).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | −£20k | £761k | £128k | — | — | — | 492 |
| 2023-12-31 | £28k | £718k | £25k | — | — | — | 340 |

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

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-19,650 at 31 December 2024
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -169.5% vs prior period
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £761,359
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 19 August 2021
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

How each signal is derived: https://firmoscan.com/methodology

## Persons with significant control

- Dr Arshad Rafiq — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2021-08-19

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/13575293
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