The former Duchess of York is attempting to wind down numerous of her businesses
Sarah Ferguson appears to be looking to close the companies down(Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Sarah Ferguson has filed applications to dissolve five of her firms after she recently made headlines due to further release of the Epstein files.
Several of the former Duchess of York’s businesses she had on Companies house have applied to be struck off the register, which will mean they will likely be dissolves soon if there are no objections to this.
At this time, Sarah has applied to have five companies removed – La Luna Investments Limited, Planet Partners Production Limited, S. Phoenix Events Limited, Fergie’s Farm Limited and Solamoon Limited.
All the above businesses seem to have been created as vehicles for her career, as a brand ambassador and public speaker, in addition to permit her to launch her own lifestyle brand.
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There are only a few details available for each company, which includes the total asset value from Companies House.
For example, Sarah’s venture, Fergie’s Farm, which was originally set up in 2014, lists Sarah as the only person of interest for the role of ‘officer’ and has a total value of £1, the Express reported.
As well as being the name of a children’s book she wrote, reports from the time indicate that Sarah’s goal for the business was to emulate King Charles’s Duchy Originals, aiming to create a line of high-end organic produce for supermarkets.
It was said to be part of a wider lifestyle brand project, reportedly called ‘Duchess Inc’, which would have sold a variety of homeware products under three different company names.
These were Ginger & Moss, the “premium” label selling textiles, homeware and wallpaper, The Duchess Collection, the “accessible premium” range, comprising tea, chinaware, preserves, jewellery, candles and fragrances; as well as Fergie’s Farm.
Another company, Planet Partners Production Limited, was incorporated in 2009 and, until 2011, was known as Sarah Ferguson Limited. While it shows a £200 loss on its balance sheet, it was previously set up to manage her television appearances, book deals, and speaking engagements.
In addition to holding various trademarks and rights related to her name and branding, the company was reportedly a major way for Sarah to pitch lifestyle products and children’s entertainment ideas to international retailers.
The third company – Solamoon Limited – was formed in 2015, has assets listed of £100 and lists the ex-Duchess as the only person with significant control.
The only details which appear in previous reports are that it was in some way connected to Sarah’s consultancy work and brand ambassador roles.
Another business is the dormant S. Phoenix Events Limited, incorporated in 2014 and with just £1 in assets. It served as a platform for her public appearances, speaking engagements, and brand events.
Finally, La Luna Investments Limited is described only as a private limited company, with its business support service activities not classified.
It has a value of £99, and The Times notes that it is through La Luna Investments that she holds one per cent of shares in another insolvent company called vVoosh, which is owned by her friend, Manuel Fernandez.
Sarah’s move to have five of her listed companies struck off follows reports last week that she could be eyeing another comeback.
After it was claimed that she had been weathering the storm of the scandal surrounding her ties to paedophile Epstein in the French Alps and the Middle East, it has since been reported that she is considering her options.
The Daily Mail reported that Sarah has openly told friends: “I need to get back to work. I need money.”
A source also told the paper: “She is 66 and has no home and no discernible income. The public is disgusted by what they have read.
“And how would she pay a new PR team to rescue her reputation? She is said to be looking to bounce back, in typical Fergie style.
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“I’m just not sure the public will buy it.”
Being mentioned in the Epstein files does not necessarily indicate wrongdoing, and Sarah Ferguson is yet to comment on the latest release by the Department of Justice.
Sarah Ferguson was contacted for comment by the publication.
