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STIFF RECORDS LIMITED

Private limited company (Ltd.) Active

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Registration details

Registration No.
02029228
Incorporation Date
1986-06-18
Company Type
Private limited company (Ltd.)
Address
London, United Kingdom
Source: Companies HouseRegistry coverage
Registry summary

Company overview

STIFF RECORDS LIMITED is a Private limited company (Ltd.) registered in United Kingdom under 02029228, and its current status with Companies House is active. The company was incorporated on 18 June 1986 and lists its registered address as London, United Kingdom. 1 shareholder is on record for STIFF RECORDS LIMITED, and since every one of them is a company rather than an individual, this particular filing does not on its own establish an ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) — identifying one would mean tracing the ownership of each shareholding company in turn. This profile is sourced directly from Companies House and was last updated on 9 November 2026.

Shareholders

1

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Shareholder Type Holding Source Document
UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS LIMITED 100% Companies House

Registry notes and limitations

One shareholder is currently on record for STIFF RECORDS LIMITED, held on the Confirmation Statement (CS01), filed under the Companies Act 2006.

The largest of these is UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS LIMITED, holding 100% — a majority holding.

Because the shareholder shown is a company rather than an individual, the ownership chain continues above this level, and no beneficial owner can be established from this filing alone.

Officers

5

AB
Adam Barker ACTIVE

Appointed
2017-10-31
Residence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Occupation
Director

DS
David Sharpe ACTIVE

Appointed
2017-10-31
Residence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Occupation
Director

AA
Abolanle Abioye ACTIVE

Appointed
2017-10-31
Residence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Occupation
Company Secretary

TH
Trevor Horn RESIGNED

Appointed
1991-07-12
Resigned
2017-10-31
Residence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Occupation
Director

AH
Aaron Horn RESIGNED

Appointed
2009-03-01
Resigned
2017-10-31
Residence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Occupation
Director

Registry notes and limitations

Three of the 5 officer records shown for STIFF RECORDS LIMITED are current appointments, filed with Companies House. Adam Barker (appointed 2017-10-31) and David Sharpe (appointed 2017-10-31) both serve as Director; Abolanle Abioye (appointed 2017-10-31) serves as Company Secretary. The remaining 2 records shown (Trevor Horn and Aaron Horn) are former appointments that have since been resigned.

The register reports 14 officers in total, including past appointments, though only the 5 most relevant records are shown here.

Management authority at STIFF RECORDS LIMITED sits with these individuals, not with shareholders, who are covered separately and hold ownership rather than control.

The source filing doesn't specify representation authority — whether officers can act individually or must sign jointly to bind the company — so that detail isn't available here.

Group Structure

Ultimate HQ
Universal Music Group N.V.
Netherlands

How these relationships were recorded

STIFF RECORDS LIMITED sits 6 levels below its ultimate parent, Universal Music Group N.V., registered in Netherlands. Immediately above STIFF RECORDS LIMITED is UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS LIMITED, holding 100% as filed in STIFF RECORDS LIMITED's own shareholder record with Companies House. Universal Music Group N.V. sits further up the chain, a link derived by walking shareholder filings across jurisdictions rather than stated in a single document.

Registry questions

Frequently asked questions

Who owns STIFF RECORDS LIMITED?

One shareholder is currently on record for STIFF RECORDS LIMITED, held on the Confirmation Statement (CS01), filed under the Companies Act 2006. The largest of these is UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS LIMITED, holding 100% — a majority holding. Because the shareholder shown is a company rather than an individual, the ownership chain continues above this level, and no beneficial owner can be established from this filing alone.

Who is STIFF RECORDS LIMITED's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?

Every shareholder recorded for STIFF RECORDS LIMITED is itself a company rather than a natural person, so no Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) is identified at this level; establishing one would require tracing the ownership of each shareholding company in turn.

How many shareholders does STIFF RECORDS LIMITED have on record?

1 shareholder is shown on record for STIFF RECORDS LIMITED.

What is STIFF RECORDS LIMITED's company registration number?

STIFF RECORDS LIMITED's registration number is 02029228, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.

Is STIFF RECORDS LIMITED still an active company?

STIFF RECORDS LIMITED's status on Companies House is listed as active.

When was STIFF RECORDS LIMITED incorporated?

STIFF RECORDS LIMITED was incorporated on 18 June 1986, according to Companies House.

What is STIFF RECORDS LIMITED's registered address?

The registered address on file for STIFF RECORDS LIMITED is London, United Kingdom.

What legal structure is STIFF RECORDS LIMITED registered as?

STIFF RECORDS LIMITED is registered as a Private limited company (Ltd.) in United Kingdom.

Who are the officers/directors of STIFF RECORDS LIMITED?

Three of the 5 officer records shown for STIFF RECORDS LIMITED are current appointments, filed with Companies House. Adam Barker (appointed 2017-10-31) and David Sharpe (appointed 2017-10-31) both serve as Director; Abolanle Abioye (appointed 2017-10-31) serves as Company Secretary. The remaining 2 records shown (Trevor Horn and Aaron Horn) are former appointments that have since been resigned. Management authority at STIFF RECORDS LIMITED sits with these individuals, not with shareholders, who are covered separately and hold ownership rather than control.

Does STIFF RECORDS LIMITED have a parent company or subsidiaries?

STIFF RECORDS LIMITED sits 6 levels below its ultimate parent, Universal Music Group N.V., registered in Netherlands.

Can Zavia monitor changes to STIFF RECORDS LIMITED's ownership over time?

This profile reflects a point-in-time snapshot from Companies House. Zavia's monitoring API can track changes to STIFF RECORDS LIMITED's registered shareholders, officers, and group structure going forward, flagging updates as they're filed rather than requiring a manual recheck.

Can I access STIFF RECORDS LIMITED's data through an API?

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Where does this company information come from, and how current is it?

This record is sourced directly from Companies House and was last synced on 9 November 2026.

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