The company entered into a tenancy agreement with an associated company UK Shop Enterprises Ltd, a company registered in England, for the occupation of one of its retail units. The associated company is considered a related party by virtue of common ownership and control. During the year, rental income of £70,000 was received from the associated company. All the transaction with the associated company were carried out on normal commercial terms.
During the year the company received funding from associated companies under common control. At the balance sheet date the amount outstanding was £1,015,757 (2024 - £920,000). The loan is interest bearing at 3.5%, unsecured and repayable on demand.
The transactions were conducted on an arm's-length basis.