Registered number
05456590
Talia Limited
Report and Financial Statements
31 December 2024
Talia Limited
Report and accounts
Contents
Page
Company information 1
Director's report 2-3
Strategic report 4-5
Independent auditor's report 6-9
Income statement 10
Statement of financial position 11
Statement of changes in equity 12
Statement of cash flows 13
Notes to the financial statements 14-23
Talia Limited
Company Information
Director
Mr Alan Afrasiab
Auditors
McMillan Woods Audits Limited
42-44 Bishopsgate
London
England
EC2N 4AH
Bankers
Lloyds Bank PLC
3rd Floor
25 Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7HN
Accountants
Yussouf & Co
Chartered Accountants
Suite 401-402 , Cumberland House
80 Scrubs Lane
London
NW10 6RF
Registered office
Third Floor
6-8 James Street
London
W1U 1ED
Registered number
05456590
Talia Limited
Registered number: 05456590
Director's Report
The director presents his report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Principal activities
The company's principal activity during the year continued to be the provision of internet, voice and video services. They are a teleport, satellite and terrestrial network operator providing global IP communications.
Future developments
The company plans to continue its current activity in the forthcoming year.
Results and dividends
The profit/(loss) before taxation for the year amounted to ($333,385); 2023; $2,071,366.
Directors
The following persons served as directors during the year:
Mr Alan Afrasiab
Director's responsibilities
The director is responsible for preparing the strategic report, the director's report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (Financial Reporting Standard 102 and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The director confirms that he has complied with the above requirements in preparing the financial statements.
The director is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable him to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. He is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Disclosure of information to auditors
The director confirms that:
so far as he is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditor is unaware; and
he has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditor is aware of that information.
Auditors
The auditors, McMillan Woods Audits Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment in accordance
with section 489 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board on 2 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.
Mr Alan Afrasiab
Director
Talia Limited
Registered number: 05456590
Strategic Report
The director presents his strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Business review
The company's performance during the year was as expected. Future plans are for the continuation of the company's current activities.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The director is responsible for the company's system of internal controls and for reviewing its effectiveness. The internal control system is designed to manage, rather than eliminate the risk of failure to achieve the company's business objectives and can only provide reasonable and not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss.
The impact of the war in Ukraine as well as wider global economic uncertainty continues to impact directly and indirectly the UK economy. These factors lead to increasing input costs, higher costs of living and reduced levels of consumer income. This may result in a slowdown in the economy leading to customers delaying purchasing decisions, as well as inflationary pressures on the Company's labour, material and service costs. Specifically inflated energy prices could impact the Company's operational costs, particularly for running data centres & network infrastructure. Additionally, it may also increase the level of counter-party credit and currency risk faced by the Company. Furthermore, a potential recession could diminish business confidence leading to reduced economic activity, increased unemployment which (when combined with an increased cost of living) could lead to reduced revenue.
The Company performs ongoing reviews of external trends and performance. Specifically, the Company continues to monitor the impact of the wider global economic uncertainty and has developed plans to respond to a range of potential scenarios. This includes specific plans that cater for changes in market conditions, complications with the movement and availability of the workforce,pressure on the supply chain, delays in delivery of materials and components, changes in exchange rates and pricing impact of increased tariff and commodity costs. The Company has increased and diversified its supply chain, increased training resources and worked to secure relevant employee visas.
The Company continues to focus on its organizational efficiency as it moves through its business lifecycle and regularly optimises its procurement activity in line with its business priorities and increasing scale.
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The principal credit risk for the Company arises from its trade debtors.In order to manage the credit risk, the director set credit limits for customers, and actively monitor customers that do not pay on time.
Foreign currency exchange risk can be high during uncertain economic climate when income is received in dollars and some salaries and overheads in UK are payables in sterling.
The Company implement natural hedging strategies such as matching currencies flows in their business operations by aligning import and export currencies or financing in local currencies.
Liquidity risk arises from the Company's management of working capital and the finance charges and principal repayments on its debt instruments as well as its ability to access and secure adequate equity and debt funding during the network build phase of its business lifecycle. it is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial obligations as they fall due, and could affect its ability to invest, win work or pay dividends.
The Company manages liquidity such that it always has sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due. The Company continually monitors and stress tests its liquidity position by preparing and sensitising both short and long term cashflow forecasts. Funding arrangements are reviewed regularly and approved by the Board.
Going concern
The director refers to Note 1 of the financial statements which indicate that the Company made a profit/(loss) after tax of ($170,554); 2023 $1,476,846 and have net assets/(liabilities) of $1,226,794; 2023 $1,397,348. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the continued financial support from its ultimate parent undertaking, Commercis plc and continued availability of the bank loan facilities.
Considering the company's current resources and review of the financial forecasts and projections, the director has a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from approval of the financial statements.
Financial key performance indicators
The key financial performance indicators during the year are as follows:
2024 2023
$ $
Profit/(Loss) before taxation (333,385) 2,071,366
Net assets/(liabilities) 1,226,794 1,397,348
This report was approved by the board on 2 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.
Mr Alan Afrasiab
Director
Talia Limited
Independent auditor's report
to the members of Talia Limited
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of TALIA LIMITED (the Company) for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance sheet, the Statement of changes in equity and notes to the accounts, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its loss for
the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusion relating to going concern
We draw attention to the financial statements, which indicate that the Company has made a loss after tax of $170,554 and has net assets of $1,226,794. Based on the financial projections, the Directors have assessed that the company will continue to meet its liabilities as they fall due over the next twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements.
After careful assessment of the forecasts provided, we conclude it to be both reasonable and attainable. The Company has demonstrated resilience in overcoming significant external challenges, such as the global economic downturn, persistent staffing issues, and rising inflationary costs. Their ability to navigate these obstacles reflects strong management and strategic planning, which has contributed to their ongoing stability. Furthermore, the company's approach to addressing these challenges has been proactive and measured, helping them to mitigate risks and maintain operational continuity.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The director is responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
the information given in the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements
are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Directors' Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Director's Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept by the Company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the Company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or certain disclosures of director's remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
the Director was not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies' exemption in preparing the Director's Report
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 2, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the company and the industry in which it operates, and considered the risk of acts by the company that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. Our audit procedures were designed to respond to the risk faced by the company, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.
We focused on laws and regulations that could give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements, including, but not limited to, financial reporting legislation, the Companies Act 2006, distributable profits legislation and UK pensions and tax legislation. We assessed the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our procedures on the related financial statement items.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Krishna Prasad Dahal 42-44 Bishopsgate
(Senior Statutory Auditor) London
for and on behalf of England
McMillan Woods Audits Limited EC2N 4AH
Chartered Certified Accountants and Statutory Auditors
02 September 2025
Talia Limited
Income Statement
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Notes 2024 2023
$ $
Turnover 2 24,174,653 28,142,724
Cost of sales (17,652,188) (19,660,614)
Gross profit 6,522,465 8,482,110
Administrative expenses (6,764,141) (6,368,192)
Other operating income 1,540 181
Operating (loss)/profit (240,136) 2,114,099
Profit on sale of fixed assets 5,630 -
Interest payable 4 (98,879) (42,733)
(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before taxation (333,385) 2,071,366
Tax on (loss)/profit on ordinary activities 5 162,831 (594,520)
(Loss)/profit for the financial year (170,554) 1,476,846
The notes on pages 14 to 24 form part of these financial statements
Talia Limited
Registered number: 05456590
Statement of Financial Position
as at 31 December 2024
Notes 2024 2023
$ $
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 6 13,476,545 16,047,574
Current assets
Stocks 7 567,521 507,063
Debtors 8 8,876,951 8,265,224
Cash at bank and in hand 9 197,171 1,851,368
9,641,643 10,623,655
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 (11,321,598) (11,848,087)
Net current liabilities (1,679,955) (1,224,432)
Total assets less current liabilities 11,796,590 14,823,142
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 11 (10,377,999) (13,039,243)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred taxation 14 (191,797) (386,551)
Net assets 1,226,794 1,397,348
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 15 124,096 124,096
Profit and loss account 16 1,102,698 1,273,252
Total equity 1,226,794 1,397,348
Mr Alan Afrasiab
Director
Approved by the board on 2 September 2025
The notes on pages 14 to 24 form part of these financial statements
Talia Limited
Statement of Changes in Equity
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Share Profit Total
capital and loss
account
$ $ $
At 1 January 2023 160 (203,594) (203,434)
Comprehensive income for the year
Profit for the financial year - 1,476,846 1,476,846
Shares issued 123,936 123,936
At 31 December 2023 124,096 1,273,252 1,397,348
At 31 December 2021 124,096 1,273,252 1,397,348
At 1 January 2024 124,096 1,273,252 1,397,348
Comprehensive income for the year
Loss for the financial year - (170,554) (170,554)
At 31 December 2024 124,096 1,102,698 1,226,794
The notes on pages 14 to 24 form part of these financial statements
Talia Limited
Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Notes 2024 2023
$ $
Operating activities
(Loss)/profit for the financial year (170,554) 1,476,846
Adjustments for:
Profit on sale of fixed assets (5,630) -
Interest payable 98,879 42,733
Tax on (loss)/profit on ordinary activities (162,831) 594,520
Depreciation 3,196,921 2,975,109
(Increase)/decrease in stocks (60,458) 78,435
(Increase)/decrease in debtors (576,427) 6,747,682
Decrease in creditors (535,403) (7,306,210)
1,784,497 4,609,115
Interest paid (98,879) (42,733)
Corporation tax paid (58,309) (64,284)
Cash generated by operating activities 1,627,309 4,502,098
Investing activities
Payments to acquire tangible fixed assets (627,612) (318,998)
Proceeds from sale of tangible fixed assets 7,350
Cash used in investing activities (620,262) (318,998)
Financing activities
Proceeds from the issue of shares - 123,936
New loans received (46,294) (458,260)
Capital element of finance lease payments (2,614,950) (2,212,650)
Cash used in financing activities (2,661,244) (2,546,974)
Net cash (used)/generated
Cash generated by operating activities 1,627,309 4,502,098
Cash used in investing activities (620,262) (318,998)
Cash used in financing activities (2,661,244) (2,546,974)
Net cash (used)/generated (1,654,197) 1,636,126
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 1,851,368 215,242
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 197,171 1,851,368
Cash and cash equivalents comprise:
Cash at bank 197,171 1,851,368
The notes on pages 14 to 24 form part of these financial statements
Talia Limited
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2024
1 Summary of significant accounting policies
General information
Talia Limited is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is Third Floor, 6-8 James Street, London W1U 1ED.
The significant accounting policies adopted by the company and applied consistently in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below.
Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standards 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the company's accounting policies.
Going concern
The Company made a loss after tax of $170,554 and had net current liabilities of $1,679,955 and net assets of $1,226,794. The Director has assessed the going concern risks to the Company and has concluded that:
Financial projections indicate that the Company will continue to meet its liabilities as they fall due over the next twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements.
Based on these indicators the Director believe that it remains appropriate to prepare the Company financial statements on a going concern basis. There are no material uncertainties relating to this going concern conclusion.
Functional and presentation currency
The company's functional and presentational currency is US Dollar.
Foreign currency translation
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognised at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rate of exchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit or loss.
Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non - monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.
Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the profit and loss account.
Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the profit and loss account. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the profit and loss account.
Turnover
Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the turnover can be reliably measured. Turnover is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax. The following criteria must also be met before turnover is recognised.
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer
the company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold
the amount of turnover can be measured reliably
it is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the transaction
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably
Rendering of services
Turnover from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of turnover can be measured reliably
it is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the contract
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably
Interest income is recognised in the profit and loss account using the effective interest method.
Grant Income
Government grants are recognised when it is reasonable to expect that the grants will be received and that all related conditions will be met, usually on submission of a valid claim for payment.
Government grants in respect of capital expenditure are credited to a deferred income account and are released to profit over the expected useful lives of the relevant assets by equal annual instalments.

Grants of a revenue nature are credited to income so as to match them with the expenditure to which they relate.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Plant and machinery Straight line 5 years
Fixtures, fittings and equipment 20% reducing balance
Arabsat Transponder Straight line 107 months
Motor Vehicle Straight line 4 years
Impairment
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.
Stocks
Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. Cost includes all costs of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in the profit and loss account.
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
Creditors
Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.
Taxation
A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods. A current tax asset is recognised in respect of a tax loss that can be carried back to recover tax paid in a previous period. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
Provisions
Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably.
Operating leases: the company as lessee
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit and loss account on a straight line basis over the lease term.
Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.
Pensions
The company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. The company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payment obligations. The contributions are recognised as an expense in the profit and loss account when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability.
Financial instruments
The company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties and loans to related parties.
Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate or in the case of an out-right short-term loan not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially, at the present value of the future cash flow discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the profit and loss account.
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an assets carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is an enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity are classified according to the substance of the financial instrument's contractual obligations, rather than the financial instrument's legal form.
The company determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition. All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and in the case of loan and borrowings, plus directly attributable transaction costs.
Subsequently, the measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification as follows:
interest bearing loans and borrowings
obligations for loans and borrowings are recognised when the company becomes party to the related contracts and are measured initially at the fair value consideration received less directly attributable transaction costs
after initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method
gains and losses arising on the repurchase, settlement or otherwise cancellation of liabilities are recognised respectively in finance revenue and finance cost
derecognition of financial liabilities. A liability is derecognised when the contract that gives rise to it is settled, sold, cancelled or expires
Where an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified. Such as an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability. Such that the difference in the respective carrying amounts together with any costs or fees incurred are recognised in the profit and loss account.
Judgements and estimates are continually evaluated and are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses.
2 Analysis of turnover 2024 2023
$ $
Sale of goods 468,541 3,551,720
Services rendered 23,706,112 24,591,004
24,174,653 28,142,724
2024 2023
$ $
UK - -
Rest of the world 24,174,653 28,142,724
24,174,653 28,142,724
3 Staff costs 2024 2023
$ $
Wages and salaries 2,232,677 1,631,091
Social security costs 38,812 38,468
Other pension costs 1,893 215
2,273,382 1,669,774
Average number of employees during the year Number Number
Administration 15 15
Development 11 11
Finance 5 5
Engineering/NOC 39 39
Sales 8 8
78 78
4 Interest payable 2024 2023
$ $
Bank loans and overdrafts 98,879 42,733
98,879 42,733
5 Taxation 2024 2023
$ $
Analysis of charge in period
Current tax:
Foreign corporation tax on profits of the period 31,923 64,284
Adjustments in respect of previous periods - -
31,923 64,284
Deferred tax:
Origination and reversal of timing differences (194,754) 594,520
Deferred tax on (loss)/profit on ordinary activities (194,754) 594,520
Factors affecting tax charge for period
The differences between the tax assessed for the period and the standard rate of corporation tax are explained as follows:
2024 2023
$ $
(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before tax (333,385) 2,071,366
Standard rate of corporation tax in the UK 25% 25%
$ $
Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax (83,346) 517,842
Effects of:
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes 77,208 9,128
Capital allowances for period in excess of depreciation - (967,385)
Tax losses carried forward 6,138 440,415
Deferred tax provision (194,754) 530,236
Current tax charge for period (194,754) 530,236
6 Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings Plant and machinery Fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment Total
At cost At cost At cost
$ $ $ $
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024 - 24,243,153 582,878 24,826,031
Additions 315,989 156,543 155,080 627,612
Disposals - (3,802) - (3,802)
At 31 December 2024 315,989 24,395,894 737,958 25,449,841
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024 - 8,567,561 210,896 8,778,457
Charge for the year 172,358 2,914,115 110,448 3,196,921
On disposals - (2,082) - (2,082)
At 31 December 2024 172,358 11,479,594 321,344 11,973,296
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024 143,631 12,916,300 416,614 13,476,545
At 31 December 2023 - 15,675,592 371,982 16,047,574
7 Stocks 2024 2023
$ $
Finished goods and goods for resale 567,521 507,063
8 Debtors 2024 2023
$ $
Trade debtors 1,878,048 3,122,024
Amounts owed by group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest 6,296,403 3,658,102
Other debtors 142,547 210,587
Called up share capital not paid - 123,936
Prepayments and accrued income 559,953 1,150,575
8,876,951 8,265,224
9 Cash and cash equivalents 2024 2023
$ $
Cash at bank and in hand 197,171 1,851,368
10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023
$ $
Bank loans 100,000 100,000
Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts 2,413,800 2,413,800
Trade creditors 7,093,523 7,866,501
Amounts owed to group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest 497 497
Corporation tax (26,386) -
Other taxes and social security costs (22,313) 766
VAT control account - (34,532)
Net wages control account 1,344 575
Other creditors 781,457 5,706
Director Loan Account 119,452 119,453
Accruals and deferred income 860,224 1,375,321
11,321,598 11,848,087
11 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year 2024 2023
$ $
Bank loans 923,949 970,243
Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts 9,454,050 12,069,000
10,377,999 13,039,243
Maturity of debt: 2024 2023
$ $
Within one year or on demand 2,629,752 2,629,752
Between one and two years 5,259,504 5,259,504
Between two and five years 5,002,543 7,663,787
After more than five years
12,891,799 15,553,043
12 Secured liabilities 2024 2023
$ $
Bank loans due within one year 215,952 215,952
Bank loans due after more than one year 807,997 854,291
1,023,949 1,070,243
13 Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase 2024 2023
contracts $ $
Amounts payable:
Within one year 2,413,800 2,413,800
Within two to five years 9,454,050 12,069,000
11,867,850 14,482,800
14 Deferred taxation 2024 2023
$ $
Accelerated capital allowances 191,797 386,551
2024 2023
$ $
At 1 January 386,551 (143,685)
(Credited)/charged to the profit and loss account (194,754) 530,236
At 31 December 191,797 386,551
15 Share capital Nominal 2024 2024 2023
value Number $ $
Allotted, called up and fully paid:
Ordinary shares $1.24 100,000 124,096 124,096
16 Profit and loss account 2024 2023
$ $
At 1 January 1,273,252 (203,594)
(Loss)/profit for the financial year (170,554) 1,476,846
At 31 December 1,102,698 1,273,252
17 Other financial commitments
Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases:
Land and buildings Land and buildings Other Other
2024 2023 2024 2023
$ $ $ $
Falling due:
within one year 150,806 89,949 - -
within two to five years - 574,292 - -
150,806 664,241 - -
18 Related party transactions
Advantage has been taken of the exemption available under FRS 102 para 33.1A Reduced Disclosure Framework not to disclose transactions with other wholly owned members of the group.
19 Controlling party
Commercis PLC became the ultimate controlling party for Talia Limited post year end on 1 February 2021. Commercis PLC is a Public Limited Company and incorporated in England. Its registered office is Third Floor, 6-8 James Street, London W1U 1ED.
20 Presentation currency
The financial statements are presented in USD.
21 Legal form of entity and country of incorporation
Talia Ltd is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England.
The address of the company's principal place of business and registered office is:
Third Floor
6 - 8 James Street
London
United Kingdom
W1U 1ED
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