Company registration number 03656969 (England and Wales)
MERIT LI-LIN UK LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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MERIT LI-LIN UK LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
MERIT LI-LIN UK LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
5
458,755
471,395
Investment property
6
1,254,000
1,254,000
1,712,755
1,725,395
Current assets
Stocks
640,584
593,552
Debtors
7
65,329
110,728
Cash at bank and in hand
217,274
363,903
923,187
1,068,183
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
(4,078,917)
(4,300,787)
Net current liabilities
(3,155,730)
(3,232,604)
Total assets less current liabilities
(1,442,975)
(1,507,209)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
9
(1,401,982)
(1,353,829)
Net liabilities
(2,844,957)
(2,861,038)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
50,000
50,000
Revaluation reserve
10
891,108
891,108
Other reserves
11
1,177,426
1,177,426
Profit and loss reserves
(4,963,491)
(4,979,572)
Total equity
(2,844,957)
(2,861,038)
MERIT LI-LIN UK LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 December 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 9 September 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
J Hsu
Director
Company registration number 03656969 (England and Wales)
MERIT LI-LIN UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Merit LI-LIN UK Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK5 8NB.
1.1
Basis of preparation
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, modified by the revaluation of investment properties. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
As at 31 December 2025 the company has an excess of liabilities over assets and is dependent on the continuing support of its parent company. trueThe directors have received written confirmation from its parent company that such support will continue to be provided and have therefore prepared the financial statements on the going concern basis.
1.3
Revenue
Turnover represents amounts receivable for goods net of VAT and trade discounts.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
1.4
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:
Freehold land
Not depreciated
Buildings
2% straight line
Plant and machinery
25% straight line
Computer equipment
25% 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.
1.5
Investment property
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.
MERIT LI-LIN UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.7
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.8
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.
1.9
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally 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.
MERIT LI-LIN UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans from fellow group companies 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.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.10
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.
1.11
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.
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.
MERIT LI-LIN UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
1.12
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.
1.13
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.14
Leases
As lessor
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.
1.15
Foreign exchange
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are taken to the profit and loss account.
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.
MERIT LI-LIN UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
6
6
4
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Other interest
48,153
46,301
48,153
46,301
Other interest relates to amounts payable to group undertakings.
5
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
682,712
432,289
1,115,001
Additions
1,300
1,300
At 31 December 2025
682,712
433,589
1,116,301
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
219,371
424,235
643,606
Depreciation charged in the year
9,215
4,725
13,940
At 31 December 2025
228,586
428,960
657,546
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
454,126
4,629
458,755
At 31 December 2024
463,341
8,054
471,395
MERIT LI-LIN UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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6
Investment property
2025
£
Fair value
At 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025
1,254,000
Investment property comprises a proportion of the company's premises which is sublet. The property was revalued on 20 March 2023 by independent external valuers who are members of RICS. The basis of the valuation used was open market value and the valuation was considered by the directors to be representative of the open market value at 31 December 2025.
7
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
11,735
60,865
Amounts owed by related undertakings
16,519
8,178
Other debtors
37,075
41,685
65,329
110,728
8
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
33,770
18,102
Amounts owed to related undertakings
3,999,362
4,224,322
Taxation and social security
17,343
20,675
Other creditors
28,442
37,688
4,078,917
4,300,787
9
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Amounts owed to related undertakings
1,401,982
1,353,829
10
Revaluation reserve
2025
2024
£
£
At the beginning and end of the year
891,108
891,108
MERIT LI-LIN UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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11
Other reserves
The capital contribution reserve arises from the measurement of interest free loans at amortised cost and represents the present value to the company, at the date of receipt of the loans, of interest that would be payable over the term of the loans on normal market conditions.
12
Related party transactions
The company has loans due to related undertakings of £1,520,887 (2024: £1,520,887). This is split as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Merit Li-Lin Enterprises Co Ltd
602,887
602,887
UP Profits Enterprises Ltd
668,000
668,000
Harbour Triumph Enterprises Ltd
250,000
250,000
1,520,887
1,520,887
All of these loans are provided on an interest free basis and are repayable by equal annual instalments commencing in 2027. The loans are recorded in the financial statements at amortised cost of £1,251,982 (2024: £1,203,829). The loans were previously payable commencing 2022, and the extension of the commencement of repayment to 2027 has been accounted for as an adjustment to amortised cost in the prior year.
Mr C C Hsu, one of the directors has provided a loan to the company of £100,000 (2024: £100,000) which is payable after more than 1 year and also has a beneficial interest in a debenture of £50,000 (2024: £50,000).
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Parent company
In the opinion of the directors the ultimate parent company is considered to be Up Profits Enterprises Limited, a company which is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands.
Up Profits Enterprises Ltd holds 90% of the ordinary share capital of Merit Li-Lin UK Ltd. Mr C C Hsu a director and minority shareholder of this company is also the majority shareholder of Up Profits Enterprises Ltd and is therefore regarded as the ultimate controlling party.