Knight Optical (uk) Limited
- Active
- Small
- 27 years
- Confirmation overdue 9 days
- 0 employees
- £2,917,459 (cur assets)
- 1m-15m
- Regular importer
- Regular exporter
- Virtual address
- 7 directors
- No owners
- London
- E-commerce
Company status
Company size
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover < £10.2 million
2.Balance sheet total < £5.1 million
3.Average number of employees < 50
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover < £10.2 million
2.Balance sheet total < £5.1 million
3.Average number of employees < 50
Company incorporated on April 21, 1999
Next confirmation overdue
Average employees reported at December 31, 2024
Current assets reported at December 31, 2024
Estimated revenue range
Top import category is Various optical elements, Various optical components, Polarizing sheets and plates, Filters for optical devices, Various parts, 324.0 months imported, the last import operation was made on May 01, 2026
Top export category is Various optical elements, Filters for optical devices, Various optical components, Camera and projector optical parts, 186.0 months exported, the last export operation was made on May 01, 2026
15331 companies registered at the address, more than 9
7 directors
No owners reported, probably one of them is in the directors list
Company is located in London
E-commerce site
Field of Operation
Website
Summary
Optical products manufacturer in Harrietsham, England. Knight Optical (uk) Limited is a private limited company registered in England/Wales with the registration number 03755966. The company was founded twenty seven years ago on April 21, 1999, and registered at WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom, London, 27 Old Gloucester Street. The address is probably virtual as 15331 companies are registered at the same address. Its status is active. The company operates in Processing & manufacturing → Optical equipment → Lenses, binoculars, microscopes and the likes; Processing & manufacturing → Other manufacturing n.e.c. → Safety equipment, umbrellas, pens & pencils, lighters, baskets etc. Officially, it has not published owners as their shares less than twenty five percent for each shareholder. It has seven directors, and zero employees.
It's a small company as it met two conditions of three: turnover less than £10.2 million, balance sheet less than £5.1 million, employees less than 50. The last reported current assets is £2,917,459.
The company is a regular importer, with its top import category being Various optical elements, Various optical components, Polarizing sheets and plates, Filters for optical devices, Various parts, totaling 324.0 months of imports. The last import operation was conducted on May 01, 2026. The company is a regular exporter, with its top export categories including Various optical elements, Filters for optical devices, Various optical components, Camera and projector optical parts, totaling 186.0 of months exports. The last export operation took place on May 01, 2026. Exports to China, Denmark, Finland, France, and Germany. Imports from Austria, Belgium, China, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and France. Uses ports Dover, Dover / Eurotunnel, East Midlands Airport, Felixstowe, and Glasgow Airport. Uses Air transport, Roll on Roll off (RORO), and Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) for transport.
WARNING: The numbers have been rounded for simplicity and may be inaccurate.Please, refer to the latest financial report for verification.
Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
Managers
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Individual
- 2 years
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Resident of United States
Started on 2024-07-15
Venture capitalist
Venture capitalist
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Individual
- 2 years
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Resident of United States
Started on 2024-07-15
Investment management
Investment management
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Individual
- 2 years
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Resident of United States
Started on 2024-07-15
Investor
Investor
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Individual
- 2 years
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Resident of United States
Started on 2024-07-15
Private equity
Private equity
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Individual
- 2 years
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Resident of United States
Started on 2024-07-15
Investor
Investor
Last reports
Download the last financial report
The latest financial report submitted ten months ago.
Download the last confirmation report
May contain a full shareholders list.
The latest confirmation statement submitted nine months ago.
The latest confirmation statement submitted nine months ago.
* may contain a full shareholder list
Last news
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Director's details changed for Frank Howard Levinson on 2026-07-15Download 2 pages pdf report
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Replacement Filing of Confirmation Statement dated 2025-07-16Download 3 pages pdf report
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Accounts for a small company made up to 2024-12-31Download 12 pages pdf report
Importer profile by HS codes
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Import HS codes in detail
3920
3920-Plastic sheets and films
Non-reinforced plastic sheets, films, foils, and strips, not laminated or combined with other materials
1 months, last: 2023-03-01
3923
3923-Plastic packaging and transport items
Plastic products used for packing or moving goods, including caps, lids, and stoppers
1 months, last: 2025-10-01
3926
3926-Various plastic products
Various plastic items made from materials listed in headings 3901 to 3914
1 months, last: 2022-12-01
4016
4016-Rubber products (not hard rubber)
Various items made from vulcanized rubber, excluding hard rubber
1 months, last: 2023-03-01
7002
7002-Unworked glass in balls, rods, or tubes
Glass shaped into balls, rods, or tubes that have not been further processed or worked. Excludes microspheres
1 months, last: 2022-12-01
7006
7006-Bent or worked glass
Glass that has been bent, engraved, drilled, or decorated, but not framed or fitted with other materials. Examples include decorative glass and specialty glass for various uses
2 months, last: 2026-04-01
7009
7009-Glass mirrors, framed or unframed
All types of glass mirrors, including those with or without frames, and rear-view mirrors
2 months, last: 2025-10-01
7013
7013-Glassware for everyday use
Glass items like tableware, kitchenware, and decorative pieces, but not including laboratory or technical glassware
1 months, last: 2019-03-01
7014
7014-Signaling glassware and optical elements
Glass items used for signaling or optical purposes, not including lenses or prisms
4 months, last: 2025-10-01
7015
7015-Glasses for clocks, watches, and eyeglasses
Includes curved, bent, or hollowed glasses for clocks, watches, and spectacles, as well as hollow glass spheres used to make them. Not for optical work
5 months, last: 2022-09-01
7020
7020-Various glass products
Includes various glass items not classified elsewhere
14 months, last: 2024-07-01
7104
7104-Synthetic or lab-made gemstones
Man-made precious and semi-precious stones, not set or mounted. Includes ungraded stones temporarily strung for transport
8 months, last: 2024-10-01
7308
7308-Iron or steel structures and parts
Includes bridges, towers, doors, windows, and other structural parts made of iron or steel
2 months, last: 2023-11-01
7610
7610-Aluminium structures and parts for buildings and construction
Includes items like bridges, towers, roofs, doors, windows, and frames made of aluminium, but not prefabricated buildings
3 months, last: 2022-08-01
8112
8112-Beryllium, chromium, and other metals
Includes raw metals, powders, waste, and scrap materials
3 months, last: 2022-05-01
8203
8203-Hand tools like files, pliers, and shears
Common hand tools including files, rasps, pliers, tweezers, metal-cutting shears, and pipe-cutters
1 months, last: 2020-05-01
8419
8419-Machinery for heating, cooling, or treating materials
Machines used in labs or factories to heat, cool, or process materials, like drying, sterilizing, or distilling. Excludes household appliances
1 months, last: 2017-03-01
8421
8421-Centrifuges and filtering machines
Machines that spin to separate liquids or gases, or clean them by filtering. Includes dryers and purifiers
1 months, last: 2016-06-01
8443
8443-Printing machinery for plates, cylinders, and other components
Machines used for printing with plates, cylinders, and other parts, including printers, copiers, and fax machines, with or without combined functions, and their parts
5 months, last: 2019-06-01
8464
8464-Machines for cutting or shaping stone, glass, and similar materials
Machines used to cut, grind, or shape hard materials like stone, ceramics, concrete, and glass
1 months, last: 2024-04-01
8466
8466-Parts and accessories for machines (types 8456 to 8465)
Includes tool holders, work holders, and special attachments for machines like lathes and drills
1 months, last: 2024-04-01
8473
8473-Parts and accessories for office machines
Spare parts and add-ons for office machines like printers, copiers, and calculators, excluding covers and cases
1 months, last: 2019-12-01
8479
8479-Machines with specific functions
Machines and mechanical devices designed for unique tasks not covered elsewhere
1 months, last: 2022-09-01
8501
8501-Electric motors
Devices that convert electricity into motion, used in appliances or machinery
1 months, last: 2024-04-01
8538
8538-Parts for electric control panels
Parts specifically designed for use with electric control panels, distribution boards, or similar devices
1 months, last: 2025-05-01
8541
8541-Semiconductor devices
Includes diodes, transistors, and other semiconductor-based devices like light-emitting diodes (LEDs), photovoltaic cells, and mounted piezo-electric crystals
8 months, last: 2024-04-01
8542
8542-Electronic integrated circuits
Microchips and circuits used in electronic devices
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
8548
8548-Electrical parts for machinery
Electrical components for machines or devices not listed in other categories
1 months, last: 2022-05-01
8714
8714-Parts and accessories for vehicles like motorcycles and wheelchairs
Spare parts and add-ons for motorcycles, mopeds, and wheelchairs, including brakes, gears, and wheels
1 months, last: 2016-08-01
9001
9001-Optical fibers, lenses, and related items
Covers optical fibers, cables, polarizing sheets, lenses (including contact lenses), prisms, mirrors, and other unmounted optical elements
116 months, last: 2026-05-01
9002
9002-Optical parts for devices
Lenses, prisms, mirrors, and other optical parts used in instruments or machines, excluding simple glass elements
100 months, last: 2026-04-01
9003
9003-Eyewear frames and parts
Frames and mountings for glasses, goggles, or similar items, including their components
1 months, last: 2020-08-01
9004
9004-Corrective or protective glasses and goggles
Includes all types of glasses and goggles used for vision correction, eye protection, or other purposes, such as safety goggles and reading glasses
2 months, last: 2023-09-01
9006
9006-Cameras and flashlights for photography
Includes all types of cameras (except movie cameras) and flash equipment like flashbulbs, but not electric discharge lamps
2 months, last: 2026-03-01
9010
9010-Photo lab equipment and screens
Tools and machines used in photo labs, like negatoscopes and projection screens, not listed elsewhere
1 months, last: 2019-07-01
9011
9011-Compound optical microscopes
Microscopes that use light to magnify small objects, including models for taking photos or videos of tiny things
1 months, last: 2022-09-01
9012
9012-Non-optical microscopes and diffraction devices
Microscopes that don’t use light, such as electron microscopes, and tools for studying light diffraction
2 months, last: 2021-09-01
9013
9013-Lasers and optical devices
Lasers (except laser diodes) and other optical tools not listed elsewhere
14 months, last: 2025-11-01
9015
9015-Surveying and measuring tools
Tools for land, water, and weather measurements, like oceanographic, meteorological, or geophysical devices. Excludes compasses and rangefinders
1 months, last: 2025-02-01
9018
9018-Medical and dental tools
Instruments and devices used in medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary fields, including imaging and testing equipment
1 months, last: 2016-03-01
9021
9021-Medical devices for bones and body support
Includes crutches, surgical belts, artificial body parts, hearing aids, and devices to help with disabilities
2 months, last: 2022-05-01
9026
9026-Tools for measuring liquids or gases
Instruments for checking flow, level, pressure, or other properties of liquids or gases. Excludes medical or lab tools
1 months, last: 2022-06-01
9027
9027-Tools for testing and measuring physical or chemical properties
Instruments for analyzing materials, checking heat, light, or sound levels, and measuring things like viscosity or surface tension. Includes microtomes for cutting thin samples
11 months, last: 2025-10-01
9031
9031-Measuring tools and machines
Tools and machines used to measure or check things, not listed elsewhere. Includes profile projectors
5 months, last: 2025-10-01
9033
9033-Parts and accessories for machines and instruments
Spare parts and accessories for machines, appliances, or instruments in Chapter 90, not listed elsewhere. Includes items like screws, connectors, and other small components
8 months, last: 2026-03-01
9403
9403-Various furniture and parts
General furniture and parts not covered under specific categories, such as office or household furniture
1 months, last: 2022-09-01
9405
9405-Lights and lighting fixtures, including searchlights, spotlights, and parts
Includes all types of lights and lighting fixtures, such as searchlights, spotlights, and their parts. Also includes illuminated signs and nameplates with fixed light sources
3 months, last: 2016-11-01
9503
9503-Wheeled toys, dolls, and model kits
Covers tricycles, scooters, dolls, model trains, puzzles, and other toys for kids and collectors
1 months, last: 2018-04-01
Last imported products
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HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-05-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £133.05 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-05-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Country: China
Transport: Air transport
Price: £1816.6 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-04-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £223.18 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-04-01
Port: London Stansted Airport
Country: United States
Transport: Air transport
Price: £384.59 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-03-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £40.19 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-03-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £69.58 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-11-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £189.0 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-10-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £164.53 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-04-01
Port: Dover
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £1.64 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-10-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Country: China
Transport: Air transport
Price: £38.29 per kg
* Warning: Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
Exporter profile by HS codes
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Export HS codes in detail
7002
7002-Unworked glass in balls, rods, or tubes
Glass shaped into balls, rods, or tubes that have not been further processed or worked. Excludes microspheres
1 months, last: 2021-08-01
7005
7005-Float or polished glass sheets
Glass sheets made by floating or polishing, with or without special layers like absorbent, reflective, or non-reflective coatings
1 months, last: 2021-03-01
8421
8421-Centrifuges and filtering machines
Machines that spin to separate liquids or gases, or clean them by filtering. Includes dryers and purifiers
2 months, last: 2021-11-01
8501
8501-Electric motors
Devices that convert electricity into motion, used in appliances or machinery
1 months, last: 2016-12-01
8517
8517-Telephones and communication devices
Includes smartphones, landline phones, and devices for transmitting or receiving voice, images, or data over networks
1 months, last: 2017-05-01
8539
8539-Electric lamps, including LED lights and special lamps
Includes all types of electric lamps like LED, ultraviolet, and infrared lamps, as well as sealed beam units and arc lamps
2 months, last: 2025-10-01
8543
8543-Electrical machines with special functions
Machines and devices that perform specific electrical tasks, not covered elsewhere
1 months, last: 2016-06-01
9001
9001-Optical fibers, lenses, and related items
Covers optical fibers, cables, polarizing sheets, lenses (including contact lenses), prisms, mirrors, and other unmounted optical elements
73 months, last: 2026-05-01
9002
9002-Optical parts for devices
Lenses, prisms, mirrors, and other optical parts used in instruments or machines, excluding simple glass elements
71 months, last: 2026-05-01
9003
9003-Eyewear frames and parts
Frames and mountings for glasses, goggles, or similar items, including their components
2 months, last: 2021-04-01
9004
9004-Corrective or protective glasses and goggles
Includes all types of glasses and goggles used for vision correction, eye protection, or other purposes, such as safety goggles and reading glasses
4 months, last: 2021-06-01
9006
9006-Cameras and flashlights for photography
Includes all types of cameras (except movie cameras) and flash equipment like flashbulbs, but not electric discharge lamps
1 months, last: 2020-09-01
9013
9013-Lasers and optical devices
Lasers (except laser diodes) and other optical tools not listed elsewhere
1 months, last: 2021-04-01
9018
9018-Medical and dental tools
Instruments and devices used in medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary fields, including imaging and testing equipment
9 months, last: 2025-12-01
9019
9019-Therapy and medical devices
Includes massage machines, therapy devices for oxygen or aerosol treatment, and machines for artificial breathing
2 months, last: 2025-03-01
9021
9021-Medical devices for bones and body support
Includes crutches, surgical belts, artificial body parts, hearing aids, and devices to help with disabilities
3 months, last: 2021-02-01
9027
9027-Tools for testing and measuring physical or chemical properties
Instruments for analyzing materials, checking heat, light, or sound levels, and measuring things like viscosity or surface tension. Includes microtomes for cutting thin samples
15 months, last: 2020-11-01
9031
9031-Measuring tools and machines
Tools and machines used to measure or check things, not listed elsewhere. Includes profile projectors
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
9033
9033-Parts and accessories for machines and instruments
Spare parts and accessories for machines, appliances, or instruments in Chapter 90, not listed elsewhere. Includes items like screws, connectors, and other small components
3 months, last: 2025-02-01
9405
9405-Lights and lighting fixtures, including searchlights, spotlights, and parts
Includes all types of lights and lighting fixtures, such as searchlights, spotlights, and their parts. Also includes illuminated signs and nameplates with fixed light sources
3 months, last: 2021-09-01
Last exported products
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HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2026-05-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £440.71 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2026-05-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Country: United States
Transport: Air transport
Price: £803.02 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2026-05-01
Port: London Stansted Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £808.57 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2026-05-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Country: United States
Transport: Air transport
Price: £850.76 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2026-05-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Country: Switzerland
Transport: Air transport
Price: £227.43 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2026-05-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £63.86 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-12-01
Port: Glasgow Airport
Country: United States
Transport: Air transport
Price: £358.84 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-10-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Country: China
Transport: Air transport
Price: £2997.9 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-10-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Country: Netherlands
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £47.65 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-10-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Country: Netherlands
Transport: Air transport
Price: £74.86 per kg
* Warning: Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
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