Astrumax Limited wound up by High Court as Official Receiver takes office
The High Court of Justice made a winding-up order against a Macclesfield-registered retail and property company on 10 June 2026, case No 002995 of 2026. Full notice and Companies House record.
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The High Court of Justice made a winding-up order against Astrumax Limited on 10 June 2026, placing the Macclesfield-registered company into compulsory liquidation. In a compulsory liquidation, a liquidator realises the company's assets and distributes the proceeds to creditors. The order came less than five years after incorporation.
The petition that triggered the order was filed on 16 April 2026. The court assigned the case the number 002995 of 2026.
The liquidator
S Brindley of the Official Receiver's office has been appointed liquidator, with the appointment taking effect on 10 June 2026. The Official Receiver is a civil servant of the Insolvency Service who automatically takes office as liquidator on most winding-up orders. Brindley's office is at PO Box 18938, Birmingham, B2 2DY, and can be reached by telephone on 0300 678 0016 or by email at Enquiries.Liquidation@insolvency.gov.uk.
The company
Astrumax Limited was incorporated on 7 September 2021 and registered at 13 Portland Walk, Macclesfield, SK11 8RP. Its registered trade activities cover retail of electrical household appliances, non-store retail, and the management of real estate on a fee or contract basis.
The company filed accounts made up to 30 September 2022 on a total-exemption-full basis, the abbreviated format available to small companies. No later accounts appear on the Companies House record.
The officers
Asif Shahzad-Shahzad has served as both director and company secretary since incorporation on 7 September 2021, and remains in both roles. Ali Haroon was appointed as a director on 15 September 2022 and resigned on 20 April 2023.
No secured charges are registered against Astrumax Limited at Companies House.
The London Gazette published notice of the winding-up order on 24 June 2026.
Common questions
Are you owed money by Astrumax Limited?
The court has placed the company in compulsory liquidation. The Official Receiver typically takes office as liquidator unless creditors nominate a licensed insolvency practitioner. Submit your claim using the Official Receiver's online proof-of-debt service or by post; details appear on the case page at gov.uk/insolvency-service. Read more about proof of debt.
Did you work at Astrumax Limited?
On a winding-up order, employees are usually dismissed immediately. Wages owed up to a statutory cap, holiday pay, notice pay and redundancy may be claimable from the Redundancy Payments Service. The Official Receiver will provide RP1 case-reference numbers and the date of insolvency you need to start the claim. See gov.uk: your rights if your employer is insolvent.
Do you hold a deposit, gift card or undelivered order from Astrumax Limited?
Customers rank as unsecured creditors in the liquidation. Where you paid by credit card and the amount was over £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 may let you claim from the card issuer for breach of contract or misrepresentation by the supplier; the rules apply per item, not per transaction, and the card must be a regulated credit card. Debit-card payments may be recoverable via chargeback.
Are you a director of a company connected to Astrumax Limited?
Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 applies the moment the winding-up order is made. If you intend to be involved in another company using the same or a similar name within five years, you must rely on one of the three statutory exceptions. The Official Receiver also has a statutory duty to investigate director conduct and report under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.
Sources
- The London Gazette notice (code Winding-Up Orders)
- Companies House record 13607246
- Court: High Court Of Justice, case 002995
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