S.b.e. Ltd.
- Active
- Large
- 29 years
- 320 employees
- £10,588,376 (cur assets)
- £34,616,037 (revenue)
- 15m-54m
- Regular importer
- Regular exporter
- Virtual address
- 3 directors
- 2 owners
- Ashford
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 May 20, 1996
Average employees reported at December 31, 2024
Current assets reported at December 31, 2024
Yearly revenue reported at December 31, 2024
Estimated revenue range
Top import category is Various communication parts, Lithium-ion batteries, Various transmission equipment, OLED display parts, 249.0 months imported, the last import operation was made on January 01, 2026
Top export category is Various telephones, Data transmission devices, Multilayer printed circuits, Antennas and reflectors, 241.0 months exported, the last export operation was made on January 01, 2026
156 companies registered at the address, more than 9
3 directors
2 owners. It is not exhaustive, as only owners with more than twenty five percent of shares are published.
Company is located in Ashford
Field of Operation
Repair of electrical equipment
33140
6033 companies
SIC CODE 33140. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are used to classify the business activities of companies.
Website
Social media
Summary
S.b.e. Ltd. is a private limited company registered in England/Wales with the registration number 03203217. The company was founded twenty nine years ago on May 20, 1996, and registered at TN23 1FB, England, Ashford, Kent, 5th Floor Ashford Commercial Quarter, 1 Dover Place. The address is probably virtual as 156 companies are registered at the same address. Its status is active. The company operates in the maintenance & repair, the electrical equipment industries. Officially, it has two owners or PSCs, three directors, and 320 employees.
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 last reported current assets is £10,588,376, and the revenue is £34,616,037.
The company is a regular importer, with its top import category being Various communication parts, Lithium-ion batteries, Various transmission equipment, OLED display parts, totaling 249.0 months of imports. The last import operation was conducted on January 01, 2026. The company is a regular exporter, with its top export categories including Various telephones, Data transmission devices, Multilayer printed circuits, Antennas and reflectors, totaling 241.0 of months exports. The last export operation took place on January 01, 2026. Exports to Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, and China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Imports from Austria, Belgium, China, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Czechia. Uses ports Aberdeen Airport, Dover, Dover / Eurotunnel, East Midlands Airport, and Eurotunnel. Uses Air transport, Road 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.
Owners & PSC
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Individual
- 2 years
- 1
- 50%+
-
Resident of France
Started on 2023-07-04
Also participates in 1 other companies.
Right to appoint or remove directors, Ownership of voting rights - More than 50% but less than 75%, Ownership of shares – More than 50% but less than 75%
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Individual
- 10 years
- 75%+
-
Resident of France
Started on 2016-04-06
Right to appoint or remove directors, Ownership of voting rights - 75% or more, Ownership of shares – 75% or more
Managers
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Individual
- 4 years
-
Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2021-11-08
Secretary
Secretary
-
Individual
- 11 years
-
Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2014-06-02
Director
Director
-
Individual
- 24 years
-
Resident of France
Started on 2002-01-01
Cfo
Cfo
Last reports
Download the last financial report
The latest financial report submitted one year ago.
Download the last confirmation report
May contain a full shareholders list.
The latest confirmation statement submitted eleven months ago.
The latest confirmation statement submitted eleven months ago.
* may contain a full shareholder list
Last news
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Confirmation statement made on 2025-05-20 with no updatesDownload 3 pages pdf report
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Full accounts made up to 2024-12-31Download 31 pages pdf report
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Termination of appointment of Stephane Lambert as a director on 2024-07-31Download 1 page pdf report
Importer profile by HS codes
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Import HS codes in detail
3926
3926-Various plastic products
Various plastic items made from materials listed in headings 3901 to 3914
2 months, last: 2025-03-01
4819
4819-Paper packaging and office supplies
Includes boxes, bags, and office storage items made from paper or cardboard
5 months, last: 2024-05-01
4821
4821-Paper or cardboard labels
Labels of all types, whether printed or blank, made from paper or cardboard
1 months, last: 2022-10-01
5807
5807-Textile labels and badges
Labels, badges, and similar items made from fabric, not embroidered
1 months, last: 2017-01-01
7318
7318-Screws, bolts, nuts, and similar items made of iron or steel
Includes screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, rivets, washers, and similar items made of iron or steel
2 months, last: 2025-11-01
7806
7806-Various lead products
Various items made of lead, such as tools, parts, or small items, not covered by other HS codes
1 months, last: 2022-08-01
8205
8205-General hand tools and equipment
Includes tools like hammers, screwdrivers, blowlamps, and vices, as well as portable forges and grinding wheels
1 months, last: 2021-11-01
8309
8309-Metal bottle caps, lids, and seals
Covers and seals made of metal, such as screw caps, crown corks, and bottle capsules
1 months, last: 2023-03-01
8412
8412-Engines and motors
Various types of engines and motors, including those used in machinery and vehicles
3 months, last: 2023-08-01
8415
8415-Air-conditioning machines
Machines with fans and systems to control temperature and humidity
1 months, last: 2021-11-01
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: 2024-12-01
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: 2016-05-01
8460
8460-Machine tools for finishing metal or cermets
Machines for grinding, polishing, or finishing metal or cermets, excluding gear cutting machines
1 months, last: 2022-08-01
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: 2025-01-01
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: 2025-01-01
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
13 months, last: 2025-11-01
8479
8479-Machines with specific functions
Machines and mechanical devices designed for unique tasks not covered elsewhere
4 months, last: 2023-06-01
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
1 months, last: 2018-10-01
8485
8485-3D printing machines
Machines used for creating objects layer by layer, also known as additive manufacturing
1 months, last: 2025-01-01
8486
8486-Machines for making semiconductors
Machines used to produce semiconductor materials, electronic circuits, or flat panel displays
1 months, last: 2019-07-01
8503
8503-Parts for electric generators and converters
Spare parts and components designed for electric generators and converters
1 months, last: 2023-08-01
8506
8506-Primary cells and batteries
Non-rechargeable batteries and cells, including all types like manganese dioxide, lithium, and silver oxide
5 months, last: 2018-10-01
8507
8507-Electric accumulators
Rechargeable batteries and their parts, including separators, used in various devices
41 months, last: 2025-11-01
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: 2022-06-01
8517
8517-Telephones and communication devices
Includes smartphones, landline phones, and devices for transmitting or receiving voice, images, or data over networks
83 months, last: 2026-01-01
8518
8518-Audio equipment and parts
Includes microphones, loudspeakers, headphones, amplifiers, and their parts. Perfect for sound recording or playback
12 months, last: 2025-11-01
8523
8523-Storage media for sound and data recording
Includes discs, tapes, smart cards, and other devices for recording sound or data, whether recorded or not. Also includes master discs for production
3 months, last: 2025-03-01
8524
8524-Flat panel display modules
Display modules, including those with touch-sensitive screens, for devices like TVs or monitors
35 months, last: 2026-01-01
8525
8525-Broadcasting and TV transmission equipment
Includes TV cameras, digital cameras, and video recorders for broadcasting or television
42 months, last: 2025-11-01
8528
8528-Monitors and projectors
Screens and projectors for displaying images, not including TV receivers
5 months, last: 2023-09-01
8529
8529-Parts for audio and video devices
Spare parts used mainly with audio, video, and broadcasting equipment like radios, TVs, and cameras
9 months, last: 2022-10-01
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
3 months, last: 2017-04-01
8532
8532-Electrical capacitors
Fixed, variable, or adjustable capacitors used in electrical circuits
1 months, last: 2016-03-01
8534
8534-Printed circuits
Flat boards with electronic circuits printed on them, used in devices like computers and phones
26 months, last: 2025-10-01
8536
8536-Electrical devices for low-voltage circuits
Includes switches, relays, fuses, and connectors for circuits under 1,000V
3 months, last: 2018-08-01
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
7 months, last: 2023-02-01
8538
8538-Parts for electric control panels
Parts specifically designed for use with electric control panels, distribution boards, or similar devices
5 months, last: 2023-03-01
8542
8542-Electronic integrated circuits
Microchips and circuits used in electronic devices
6 months, last: 2025-11-01
8543
8543-Electrical machines with special functions
Machines and devices that perform specific electrical tasks, not covered elsewhere
2 months, last: 2024-01-01
8544
8544-Insulated wires and cables
Wires, cables, and optical fibers, insulated or fitted with connectors
1 months, last: 2016-11-01
8548
8548-Electrical parts for machinery
Electrical components for machines or devices not listed in other categories
1 months, last: 2023-02-01
8708
8708-Parts and accessories for motor vehicles
All types of parts and accessories used in cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles, such as bumpers, seat belts, and windows
1 months, last: 2016-05-01
8716
8716-Trailers and non-motorized vehicles
Covers trailers, semi-trailers, and other non-powered vehicles, along with their parts
1 months, last: 2018-09-01
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: 2016-08-01
9013
9013-Lasers and optical devices
Lasers (except laser diodes) and other optical tools not listed elsewhere
21 months, last: 2018-12-01
9018
9018-Medical and dental tools
Instruments and devices used in medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary fields, including imaging and testing equipment
3 months, last: 2025-10-01
9019
9019-Therapy and medical devices
Includes massage machines, therapy devices for oxygen or aerosol treatment, and machines for artificial breathing
1 months, last: 2022-04-01
9031
9031-Measuring tools and machines
Tools and machines used to measure or check things, not listed elsewhere. Includes profile projectors
3 months, last: 2023-03-01
9401
9401-Seats and Their Parts
Covers all types of seats (except those in heading 9402), including those that can be converted into beds, and their parts
1 months, last: 2022-03-01
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
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
9506
9506-Sports and outdoor game equipment
Includes items for exercise, gymnastics, and sports like table tennis, plus swimming and paddling pools
1 months, last: 2025-02-01
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: 2026-01-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £117.9 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Port: Oxford Airport
Country: Germany
Transport: Air transport
Price: £141.22 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
Country: China
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £17.16 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
Transport: Air transport
Price: £113.0 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-11-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Country: China
Transport: Air transport
Price: £1124.16 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
Country: United States
Transport: Air transport
Price: £387.1 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
Country: China
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £16.12 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
Country: China
Transport: Air transport
Price: £58.35 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: Felixstowe
Country: China
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £8.75 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-11-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Country: United States
Transport: Air transport
Price: £294.19 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
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
2 months, last: 2018-05-01
8471
8471-Computers and computer parts
Automatic data-processing machines, including magnetic or optical readers, and machines for coding or processing data
3 months, last: 2024-11-01
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
17 months, last: 2024-02-01
8475
8475-Machines for making or working with glass
Machines used to assemble electric lamps, tubes, or valves, and machines for making or shaping glass products
1 months, last: 2019-09-01
8479
8479-Machines with specific functions
Machines and mechanical devices designed for unique tasks not covered elsewhere
1 months, last: 2021-07-01
8486
8486-Machines for making semiconductors
Machines used to produce semiconductor materials, electronic circuits, or flat panel displays
1 months, last: 2017-11-01
8504
8504-Electrical transformers and converters
Devices like transformers, rectifiers, and inductors used to change electrical voltage or current
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
8506
8506-Primary cells and batteries
Non-rechargeable batteries and cells, including all types like manganese dioxide, lithium, and silver oxide
3 months, last: 2021-07-01
8507
8507-Electric accumulators
Rechargeable batteries and their parts, including separators, used in various devices
3 months, last: 2021-08-01
8517
8517-Telephones and communication devices
Includes smartphones, landline phones, and devices for transmitting or receiving voice, images, or data over networks
99 months, last: 2026-01-01
8518
8518-Audio equipment and parts
Includes microphones, loudspeakers, headphones, amplifiers, and their parts. Perfect for sound recording or playback
1 months, last: 2021-09-01
8522
8522-Parts for video or sound devices
Spare parts and accessories designed for video or sound recording and playback equipment
2 months, last: 2016-12-01
8523
8523-Storage media for sound and data recording
Includes discs, tapes, smart cards, and other devices for recording sound or data, whether recorded or not. Also includes master discs for production
1 months, last: 2021-02-01
8524
8524-Flat panel display modules
Display modules, including those with touch-sensitive screens, for devices like TVs or monitors
2 months, last: 2025-11-01
8525
8525-Broadcasting and TV transmission equipment
Includes TV cameras, digital cameras, and video recorders for broadcasting or television
4 months, last: 2025-07-01
8528
8528-Monitors and projectors
Screens and projectors for displaying images, not including TV receivers
7 months, last: 2023-10-01
8529
8529-Parts for audio and video devices
Spare parts used mainly with audio, video, and broadcasting equipment like radios, TVs, and cameras
1 months, last: 2024-11-01
8532
8532-Electrical capacitors
Fixed, variable, or adjustable capacitors used in electrical circuits
1 months, last: 2021-05-01
8534
8534-Printed circuits
Flat boards with electronic circuits printed on them, used in devices like computers and phones
29 months, last: 2021-11-01
8536
8536-Electrical devices for low-voltage circuits
Includes switches, relays, fuses, and connectors for circuits under 1,000V
14 months, last: 2019-04-01
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
21 months, last: 2019-12-01
8538
8538-Parts for electric control panels
Parts specifically designed for use with electric control panels, distribution boards, or similar devices
17 months, last: 2020-02-01
8542
8542-Electronic integrated circuits
Microchips and circuits used in electronic devices
13 months, last: 2020-02-01
8543
8543-Electrical machines with special functions
Machines and devices that perform specific electrical tasks, not covered elsewhere
14 months, last: 2024-05-01
8708
8708-Parts and accessories for motor vehicles
All types of parts and accessories used in cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles, such as bumpers, seat belts, and windows
1 months, last: 2021-08-01
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: 2021-04-01
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: 2016-10-01
9013
9013-Lasers and optical devices
Lasers (except laser diodes) and other optical tools not listed elsewhere
1 months, last: 2016-08-01
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
1 months, last: 2016-10-01
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: 2026-01-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Country: United Arab Emirates
Transport: Air transport
Price: £251.55 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2026-01-01
Port: London Stansted Airport
Country: United Arab Emirates
Transport: Air transport
Price: £813.79 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-11-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Transport: Air transport
Price: £247.67 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-11-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Country: United States
Transport: Air transport
Price: £222.32 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
Transport: Air transport
Price: £838.45 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
Transport: Air transport
Price: £283.56 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-06-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £111.19 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-03-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £101.15 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2024-11-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Country: Germany
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £792.89 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2024-11-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £133.45 per kg
* Warning: Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
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