Ao Retail Limited
- Active
- Large
- 26 years
- 54m+
- Regular importer
- Regular exporter
- Real address
- 4 directors
- No owners
- Bolton
Company status
Company size
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover > £36 million
2.Balance sheet total > £18 million
3.Average number of employees > 250
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover > £36 million
2.Balance sheet total > £18 million
3.Average number of employees > 250
Company incorporated on January 28, 2000
Estimated revenue range
Top import category is Various machine parts, Various parts, Small refrigerators under 250 litres, Various iron or steel items, Various transmission parts, 25.0 months imported, the last import operation was made on June 01, 2025
Top export category is Household dishwashers, Various types of washing machines, Electric cookers with ovens and hobs, Clothes dryers, Built-in electric ovens, 111.0 months exported, the last export operation was made on September 01, 2025
9 companies registered at the address, less than ten
4 directors
No owners reported, probably one of them is in the directors list
Company is located in Bolton
Field of Operation
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
47910
213313 companies
SIC CODE 47910. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are used to classify the business activities of companies.
Website
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Summary
Ao Retail Limited is a private limited company registered in England/Wales with the registration number 03914998. The company was founded twenty six years ago on January 28, 2000, and registered at BL6 4SD, Bolton, Unit 5a The Parklands, Lostock. The address is probably real as only nine companies are registered at the same address. Its status is active. The company operates in the retail, the online & mailorder industries. Officially, it has not published owners as their shares less than twenty five percent for each shareholder. It has four directors and no number of employees published.
It's a large company as it met two conditions of three: turnover more than £36 million, balance sheet more than £18 million, employees more than 250.
The company is a regular importer, with its top import category being Various machine parts, Various parts, Small refrigerators under 250 litres, Various iron or steel items, Various transmission parts, totaling 25.0 months of imports. The last import operation was conducted on June 01, 2025. The company is a regular exporter, with its top export categories including Household dishwashers, Various types of washing machines, Electric cookers with ovens and hobs, Clothes dryers, Built-in electric ovens, totaling 111.0 of months exports. The last export operation took place on September 01, 2025. Exports to Australia, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Czechia, France, and Germany. Imports from Canada, China, France, Germany, and Italy. Uses ports Belfast Port, Dover, Dover / Eurotunnel, East Midlands Airport, and Eurotunnel. 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
- 3 years
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2022-05-24
Sales and commercial director
Sales and commercial director
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Individual
- 6 years
- 19
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2019-06-17
Also participates in 19 other companies.
Director
Director
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Individual
- 12 years
- 28
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2014-04-15
Also participates in 28 other companies.
Secretary
Secretary
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Individual
- 12 years
- 28
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2014-03-31
Also participates in 28 other companies.
Accountant
Accountant
Last reports
Download the last financial report
The latest financial report submitted seven months ago.
Download the last confirmation report
May contain a full shareholders list.
The latest confirmation statement submitted three months ago.
The latest confirmation statement submitted three months ago.
* may contain a full shareholder list
Last news
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Confirmation statement made on 2026-01-28 with no updatesDownload 3 pages pdf report
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Full accounts made up to 2025-03-31Download 39 pages pdf report
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Confirmation statement made on 2025-01-28 with updatesDownload 4 pages pdf report
Importer profile by HS codes
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Import HS codes in detail
4009
4009-Rubber tubes, pipes, and hoses (with or without fittings)
Flexible rubber tubes, pipes, and hoses, used for transporting liquids or gases
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
4016
4016-Rubber products (not hard rubber)
Various items made from vulcanized rubber, excluding hard rubber
1 months, last: 2022-04-01
7306
7306-Iron or steel tubes and pipes
Includes all types of iron or steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles, such as welded, riveted, or similarly closed types
1 months, last: 2022-02-01
7326
7326-Various iron or steel products
Includes a wide range of iron or steel items, such as tools, hardware, or industrial components
4 months, last: 2024-04-01
8208
8208-Knives and blades for machines
Knives and cutting blades used in machines or mechanical tools, designed for various industries
1 months, last: 2025-06-01
8413
8413-Pumps for liquids
Pumps used to move liquids, including those with measuring devices or liquid elevators
2 months, last: 2023-09-01
8418
8418-Refrigerators, freezers, and cooling equipment
Electric or non-electric cooling devices, including heat pumps (not air conditioners). Used for keeping food and other items cold or frozen
4 months, last: 2024-04-01
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
4 months, last: 2024-01-01
8421
8421-Centrifuges and filtering machines
Machines that spin to separate liquids or gases, or clean them by filtering. Includes dryers and purifiers
7 months, last: 2025-06-01
8425
8425-Pulley systems, hoists, winches, and jacks
Includes pulley systems, hoists (except skip hoists), winches, capstans, and jacks for lifting or pulling heavy objects
1 months, last: 2022-03-01
8431
8431-Parts for specific machinery
Parts used only or mainly with machines like lifts, escalators, and construction equipment
1 months, last: 2024-06-01
8439
8439-Machines for making paper or pulp
Machines used to create paper, paperboard, or pulp from materials like wood or recycled paper. Includes all types of paper-making equipment
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
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
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
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
3 months, last: 2024-02-01
8471
8471-Computers and computer parts
Automatic data-processing machines, including magnetic or optical readers, and machines for coding or processing data
2 months, last: 2025-02-01
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: 2022-11-01
8477
8477-Machines for working rubber or plastics
Machines used to process rubber or plastics or to make products from these materials
2 months, last: 2025-06-01
8479
8479-Machines with specific functions
Machines and mechanical devices designed for unique tasks not covered elsewhere
5 months, last: 2024-06-01
8481
8481-Taps, valves, and similar devices for pipes and tanks
Includes pressure-reducing valves, thermostatic valves, and other similar appliances for controlling flow in pipes, boilers, or tanks
3 months, last: 2024-06-01
8483
8483-Transmission parts and components
Includes transmission shafts, cranks, bearing housings, gears, gearboxes, flywheels, pulleys, clutches, and couplings. Used in machinery and vehicles for power transmission
4 months, last: 2024-04-01
8501
8501-Electric motors
Devices that convert electricity into motion, used in appliances or machinery
1 months, last: 2022-10-01
8504
8504-Electrical transformers and converters
Devices like transformers, rectifiers, and inductors used to change electrical voltage or current
1 months, last: 2023-12-01
8516
8516-Electric water heaters, space heaters, hairdryers, and other home appliances
Includes electric water heaters, space heaters, hairdryers, hand dryers, and other heating devices for home use. Also covers electric smoothing irons and heating resistors
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
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: 2022-11-01
8525
8525-Broadcasting and TV transmission equipment
Includes TV cameras, digital cameras, and video recorders for broadcasting or television
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
8531
8531-Electric alarms and signaling devices
Includes devices like bells, sirens, and alarms for security or fire, but not those listed under codes 8512 or 8530
1 months, last: 2023-09-01
8537
8537-Electric control panels and distribution boards
Electric control panels and distribution boards with two or more devices for controlling or distributing electricity. These may include instruments or devices from Chapter 90 and numerical control systems, but not switching devices from heading 8517
2 months, last: 2024-02-01
8548
8548-Electrical parts for machinery
Electrical components for machines or devices not listed in other categories
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
9002
9002-Optical parts for devices
Lenses, prisms, mirrors, and other optical parts used in instruments or machines, excluding simple glass elements
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
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: 2022-11-01
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: 2023-12-01
9620
9620-Camera and video stands, monopods, bipods, and tripods
Supports for cameras, video equipment, and similar devices, including monopods, bipods, and tripods
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
Last imported products
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Last purchased: 2025-06-01
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £23.56 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-06-01
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £15.75 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-02-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Country: China
Price: £233.96 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2024-06-01
Port: Dover
Country: Italy
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £23.53 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2024-06-01
Port: Dover
Country: France
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £35.83 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2024-06-01
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £11.17 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2024-04-01
Port: Felixstowe
Country: China
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £2.82 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2024-04-01
Country: Germany
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £23.7 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-06-01
Country: Germany
Transport: Air transport
Price: £18.31 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2024-04-01
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £5.55 per kg
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Exporter profile by HS codes
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Export HS codes in detail
3402
3402-Organic cleaning and washing products
Organic cleaning agents and washing products, including soaps and cleaning aids, for household or industrial use
1 months, last: 2020-08-01
3915
3915-Plastic waste and scraps
Leftover or discarded plastic materials, including trimmings and scraps, ready for recycling
1 months, last: 2024-11-01
7321
7321-Non-electric stoves, cookers, and similar kitchen appliances made of iron or steel
Includes gas stoves, barbecues, grates, and parts for heating or cooking
1 months, last: 2018-01-01
8208
8208-Knives and blades for machines
Knives and cutting blades used in machines or mechanical tools, designed for various industries
1 months, last: 2021-04-01
8418
8418-Refrigerators, freezers, and cooling equipment
Electric or non-electric cooling devices, including heat pumps (not air conditioners). Used for keeping food and other items cold or frozen
11 months, last: 2025-07-01
8421
8421-Centrifuges and filtering machines
Machines that spin to separate liquids or gases, or clean them by filtering. Includes dryers and purifiers
23 months, last: 2025-09-01
8422
8422-Dishwashers and packaging machines
Machines for washing dishes, cleaning containers, or packing items. Includes bottle fillers and labelers
26 months, last: 2025-09-01
8425
8425-Pulley systems, hoists, winches, and jacks
Includes pulley systems, hoists (except skip hoists), winches, capstans, and jacks for lifting or pulling heavy objects
1 months, last: 2022-04-01
8438
8438-Machines for making food and drinks
Industrial machines used to prepare or manufacture food and drinks, excluding those for extracting oils or fats
1 months, last: 2021-03-01
8450
8450-Washing machines for home or laundry use
Washing machines designed for household or laundry purposes, including models that can both wash and dry clothes
31 months, last: 2025-09-01
8451
8451-Machines for washing, cleaning, and processing textiles
Machines used for washing, drying, ironing, bleaching, dyeing, or finishing fabrics and textiles, including those for making floor coverings like linoleum
1 months, last: 2023-09-01
8471
8471-Computers and computer parts
Automatic data-processing machines, including magnetic or optical readers, and machines for coding or processing data
6 months, last: 2024-08-01
8479
8479-Machines with specific functions
Machines and mechanical devices designed for unique tasks not covered elsewhere
1 months, last: 2021-07-01
8508
8508-Vacuum cleaners
All types of vacuum cleaners, including handheld, upright, and canister models
1 months, last: 2021-05-01
8509
8509-Small electric kitchen appliances
Electric kitchen tools with built-in motors, such as blenders, mixers, and food processors, excluding vacuum cleaners
4 months, last: 2024-05-01
8516
8516-Electric water heaters, space heaters, hairdryers, and other home appliances
Includes electric water heaters, space heaters, hairdryers, hand dryers, and other heating devices for home use. Also covers electric smoothing irons and heating resistors
29 months, last: 2025-09-01
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: 2021-12-01
8525
8525-Broadcasting and TV transmission equipment
Includes TV cameras, digital cameras, and video recorders for broadcasting or television
2 months, last: 2021-09-01
8528
8528-Monitors and projectors
Screens and projectors for displaying images, not including TV receivers
2 months, last: 2023-08-01
8529
8529-Parts for audio and video devices
Spare parts used mainly with audio, video, and broadcasting equipment like radios, TVs, and cameras
3 months, last: 2019-08-01
9019
9019-Therapy and medical devices
Includes massage machines, therapy devices for oxygen or aerosol treatment, and machines for artificial breathing
1 months, last: 2020-09-01
9403
9403-Various furniture and parts
General furniture and parts not covered under specific categories, such as office or household furniture
1 months, last: 2019-05-01
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: 2021-12-01
Last exported products
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Last exported: 2025-09-01
Port: Holyhead
Country: Ireland
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £6.75 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-09-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Country: United States
Transport: Air transport
Price: £9.15 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-09-01
Port: London Gateway Port
Country: Turkey
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £1.73 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-09-01
Port: London Gateway Port
Country: Ireland
Price: £3.34 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-07-01
Country: Ireland
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £7.81 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-02-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Country: Germany
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £1.52 per kg
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Last exported: 2024-08-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £112.36 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-09-01
Country: Ireland
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £15.25 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-05-01
Port: Holyhead
Country: Ireland
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £9.51 per kg
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Last exported: 2024-11-01
Port: Immingham Docks
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £0.53 per kg
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