Company registration number 14168299 (England and Wales)
WCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
WCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 7
WCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
703,206
48,809
Tangible assets
5
103,648
96,145
806,854
144,954
Current assets
Debtors
6
69,148
132,171
Cash at bank and in hand
1,509,443
90,955
1,578,591
223,126
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(3,074,534)
(109,747)
Net current (liabilities)/assets
(1,495,943)
113,379
Total assets less current liabilities
(689,089)
258,333
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(488,768)
-
0
Net (liabilities)/assets
(1,177,857)
258,333
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
9
500,000
500,000
Profit and loss reserves
(1,677,857)
(241,667)
Total equity
(1,177,857)
258,333

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 30 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
J Ambrose
Director
Company registration number 14168299 (England and Wales)
WCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

WCS International Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 1st Floor, 10 Philpot Lane, London, EC3M 8AA.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. Group support has been available as the company positions itself to commence trading. Trading had started during the year however this was stopped whilst the company better positions itself, ready to act on demand. Trading has now recommenced in the latter part of 2025. The directors have considered forecasts for the next 12 months from the date of signing the financial statements, and as a result of the current clients lined up, and contracts being formalised, they believe the company will be profitable. This along with the continued support from the group has resulted in the financial statements being prepared on a going concern basis.

1.3
Turnover

Revenue relating to the supply of bank notes is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business. Revenue is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company and the revenue can be measured reliably.

 

The Company has concluded that it is the principle in its revenue arrangements as it is the primary obligor in these arrangements, has pricing discretion and is also exposed to foreign exchange and credit risks.

 

Revenue consists of foreign exchange margin on sale and purchase of currencies and commission earned on fulfilment of currency orders. Foreign currency margin is earned and recognised on the settlement date of the transaction. Commission on fulfilment of orders is earned and recognised when the service is provided, and the contractual terms fulfilled.

1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets includes purchased computer software. The identifiable and directly associated external costs costs of acquiring the software are capitalised and recognised as an intangible asset where the software is controlled by the company, and where it is probable that future economic benefits will flow from its use over more than one year. Costs associated with maintaining software are recognised as an expense as incurred.

Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

 

Computer software is defined as having a finite useful life and the costs are amortised on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives of 10 years. Intangible assets are stated at cost less amortisation and are reviewed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the carrying value may be impaired

Software
10% Straight Line
WCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Plant and equipment
20% Straight Line
Computers
20% Straight Line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.6
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7
Financial instruments

 

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

1.8
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.9
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

WCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.10
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.11
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.12
Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

1.13
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss. All other exchange gains/losses, which arise from normal trading activities, are included in revenue in the profit and loss account.

WCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
13
10
4
Intangible fixed assets
Other
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
48,809
Additions
711,414
At 31 December 2024
760,223
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
-
0
Amortisation charged for the year
57,017
At 31 December 2024
57,017
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
703,206
At 31 December 2023
48,809
WCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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5
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
100,262
Additions
34,242
At 31 December 2024
134,504
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
4,117
Depreciation charged in the year
26,739
At 31 December 2024
30,856
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
103,648
At 31 December 2023
96,145
6
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Other debtors
19,068
5,417
2024
2023
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Other debtors
50,080
50,079
Deferred tax asset
-
0
76,675
50,080
126,754
Total debtors
69,148
132,171
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
22,202
28,976
Amounts owed to parent undertakings
2,834,542
60,000
Other creditors
217,790
20,771
3,074,534
109,747
WCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Other creditors
488,768
-
0
9
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
500,000
500,000
500,000
500,000
10
Audit report information

As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.

The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:

Opinion

In our opinion the financial statements:

Emphasis of matter

We draw attention to note 1.2 to the financial statements, regarding the going concern position of the company. Continued support from the group is available and trading has now recommenced.

Senior Statutory Auditor:
Sarah Squires BEng FCA
Statutory Auditor:
MGI Midgley Snelling LLP
Date of audit report:
30 September 2025
11
Parent company

The parent company is WCS Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom.

 

The ultimate parent company is BII Inc. The registered office and consolidated financial statements of BII Inc. and affiliates are available at 37-06, 61st Street, New York, USA, 11377.

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