Company Overview
Global Business Services Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Thursday 31 May 2001, so this is a well established company. Global Business Services Limited has been in business for 24 years and 10 months. The accounts status is micro entity and the accounts are next due on Saturday 28 February 2026.
Registered Address

16 Forth Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3LH
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Companies House Data
Company NameGLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Company NumberSC219714
Registered Office Address16 Forth Street
 EH1 3LH
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date31/05/2001
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month5
Accounts Next Due Date28/02/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/05/2024
Accounts Account CategoryMICRO ENTITY
Returns Next Due Date23/07/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date25/06/2016
Directors & Members
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Gregory Karathanos - Director
(British, 53 years old, born June 1973)
Appointed 25 August 2011
 Active
Secretaries
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Gregory Karathanos - Secretary
(British)
Appointed 31 December 2010
 Active
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Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-May-2024 31-May-2018 31-May-2017
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 1 1 5,140
Current Assets 295,103 295,103 2,154,366
Creditors Due Within One Year 1,759,095 1,759,095 2,099,554
Working Cap -1,463,992 -1,463,992 54,812
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities -1,463,991 -1,463,991 59,952
Long-term Liabilities 1,826 1,826 7,641
Net Assets -1,465,817 -1,465,817 52,311
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap - - -
Profit & Loss Reserves - - -
Other Reserves - - -
Shareholders Funds -1,465,817 -1,465,817 52,311
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-May-2024 31-May-2018 31-May-2017
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Stocks Inventory - - -
Debtors - - 102.3%
Cash Bank In Hand - - 0.0%
Current Assets 100.0% 100.0% 99.8%
Creditors Due Within One Year 596.1% 596.1% 97.2%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -496.1% -496.1% 2.5%
Creditors Due After One Year - - -
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability - - -
Called Up Share Capital - - -
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid - - -
Profit Loss Account Reserve - - -
Shareholder Funds -496.7% -496.7% 2.4%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities -496.1% -496.1% 2.8%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-May-2024 31-May-2018 31-May-2017
Liquidity Ratio 0.2 0.2 1.0
Solvency Ratio 0.2 0.2 1.0
Reserves to Assets - - -
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Mortgages Charges 0
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 0
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-May-2024 31-May-2018 31-May-2017
Assets 295,104 295,104 2,159,506
Debt 1,760,921 1,760,921 2,107,195
Net Assets/Debt -1,465,817 -1,465,817 52,311

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
Supplier Credit Limits Unlock full report
Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due		 Paid After
30 days due		 Owing Before
30 days due		 Owing after
30 days due
XYX SX K YX X
Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

The above valuations are based on our own algorithms and take no account of many factors that can influence actual valuations realized and should not therefore be assumed to be accurate.
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7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 21 November 2025 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Al Hussain Dabaiba as a director on 1 November 2024
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued
Confirmation statement made on 21 November 2024 with no updates
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued
Confirmation statement made on 21 November 2023 with no updates
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued
Confirmation statement made on 21 November 2022 with no updates
Compulsory strike-off action has been suspended
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off
Registered office address changed from Cowan & Partners 60 Constitution Street Leith Edinburgh Midlothian EH6 6RR to 16 Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3LH on 20 January 2022
Confirmation statement made on 21 November 2021 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 21 November 2020 with no updates
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued
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