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David Osman Limited

Chartered Accountants in Torquay TQ2

Verified & RegulatedTrust Score91/100Excellent

Companies House: 0388784020 Rougemont Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 7JPData updated 07 Jul 2026

Formerly known asKoba Associates LtdTaxcheck Ltd

In the local market

David Osman Limited is one of 27 accountancy practices we verify in Torquay. Incorporated in 1999, it is among the longest-established of them. It is one of only 6 ICAEW-regulated firms among them, rather than under the default HMRC scheme.

Verified Accountants assessment

David Osman Limited is a UK limited company based in Torquay, incorporated in 1999 and trading for 27 years.It was previously known as Koba Associates Ltd and Taxcheck Ltd.

Public records confirm it is anti-money-laundering supervised by ICAEW, a member firm of ICAEW, and up to date with its accounts (last filed 31 Dec 2024). Its most recent filed accounts, for the year to 31 Dec 2024, report net assets of £4,094, up from £3,856 the year before.

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Verification record and Trust Score

91/100

Trust Score

Excellent
Public record
AML supervised · ICAEW
Active company
Filing compliant
Trading 26 years
Professional qualification
  • ICAEW
  • ACCA
  • AAT
Contact
Website
Phone
Emailn/a

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Companies HouseActiveno. 03887840 (opens in new tab)incorporated 1999Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Registered activity
  • SIC 69201 - Accounting and auditing
  • SIC 69202 - Bookkeeping
  • SIC 69203 - Tax consultancy
The business activity the firm registered with Companies House (its Standard Industrial Classification).Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Filing complianceAccounts and confirmation statement filed on timelast accounts 31 Dec 2024 (opens in new tab)Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Professional bodyMember firm of ICAEWInstitute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is a UK professional accountancy body. Member firms must meet its qualification and conduct standards and can be disciplined by it.ICAEW · checked 20 Jul
Anti-money-launderingSupervised by ICAEWICAEW is one of the professional bodies approved to supervise accountants for anti-money-laundering. Every UK accountant must be supervised, by HMRC or an approved professional body, so this confirms the firm is monitored and operating legitimately.ICAEW · checked 20 Jul
Sources: Companies House (opens in new tab), ICAEW
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People at David Osman Limited

Persons with significant control (1)

  • Mr David Robert OsmanOwns 75-100% of shares, 75-100% of voting rights, Can appoint or remove directors

Source: Companies House register (opens in new tab).

Financials (as filed)

Companies House filing history (opens in new tab) | 2016 to 2024
Net assets
£4.1k
as at 31 Dec 2024+£238 vs 2023
Current assets
£11k
as at 31 Dec 2024-£7.7k vs 2023
Average employees
1
as at 31 Dec 2024
Current assets (cash, debtors, other) and net assets by year, in £. Latest year first.
202420232022202120202019201820172016
CashDebtorsOtherNet assets
Full figures
As filed31 Dec 202431 Dec 202331 Dec 202231 Dec 202131 Dec 202031 Dec 201931 Dec 201831 Dec 201731 Dec 2016
Average employees11111111
Net assets£4,094£3,856£2,288£2,802£2,539-£3,336£2,720£2,970£3,284
Cash at bank£1,148£227£492
Current assets£10,631£18,354£19,944£17,187£9,577-£6,845£20,041£18,708£27,232
Fixed assets£3,500£4,000£4,500£5,000£5,500-£5,000£5,500£6,103£6,500
Debtors£18,893£18,481£26,740
Creditors£22,821£21,841
Shareholders equity£4,094£3,856£2,288£2,802£2,539£3,336£2,720£2,970£3,284

Figures as reported in this firm's accounts filed at Companies House. Net assets is total assets less what the company owes; a figure below zero means recorded liabilities exceed assets. Small companies may file abbreviated accounts that omit turnover and profit. Public record, reproduced as facts.

Timeline

  1. 1999Company incorporated
  2. 2024Latest accounts filed
  3. 2026Verified on this directory

Frequently asked questions

Is David Osman Limited a regulated accountant?

Yes. David Osman Limited is a member firm of ICAEW, and is supervised for anti-money-laundering by ICAEW. Every UK accountant must be supervised for anti-money-laundering, by HMRC or an approved professional body, so this confirms the firm is authorised to practise and monitored for compliance.

Is David Osman Limited a chartered accountant?

Yes. David Osman Limited is a member firm of ICAEW, so it can use the title Chartered Accountants. "Chartered" and "Chartered Certified" are legally protected UK terms that only members of these bodies may use.

How long has David Osman Limited been established?

David Osman Limited was incorporated at Companies House in 1999, so it has been on the register for about 27 years. A longer trading history is one sign of an established, accountable firm, though a newer firm is not necessarily less capable.

Does David Osman Limited file its accounts on time?

Yes. According to Companies House, David Osman Limited's most recent statutory accounts were filed by their due date. On-time filing is a basic sign that a company is being administered properly.

How do you verify David Osman Limited?

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How is the Trust Score calculated?

The Trust Score is fully deterministic: fixed points for public, verified signals - an active company, anti-money-laundering supervision, filing compliance, a confirmed website and trading history. David Osman Limited scores 91/100. Nothing in the score is subjective, and every rule is listed on this page. How we verify →

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