Understanding Company Addresses
When starting a limited company, understanding the various address types is essential. Each serves a different purpose, and choosing the right combination can protect your privacy, improve your business image, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
📬 What Are the Three Main Address Types?
| Feature | Registered Office Address | Director’s Service Address | Business Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Official government correspondence for the company | Official correspondence for directors and officers | General business mail (e.g. banks, suppliers, clients) |
| Required to form a company? | Yes | Yes | No |
| Shown on Companies House? | Yes | Yes | No |
| Used for official mail? | Yes (govt. and court documents) | Yes (govt. and court documents) | No – general mail only |
| Required on company website & stationery? | Yes | Yes | Not legally, but recommended |
💡 Why Use a Company Address Service?
Many business owners choose to use an address service to keep their home address private, maintain a professional appearance, and ensure compliance. Our address services are simple, affordable, and reliable.
| Feature | Registered Office | Service Address | Business Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal requirement | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Protects home address | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Improves professional image | ✅ | ➖ | ✅ |
| Mail forwarding included? | Scan & email (free) | Scan & email (free) | Scan & email (£0.50/letter) |
📝 Final Thoughts
Choosing the right combination of address services can give your company a polished image while keeping your personal details safe. Whether you're forming a new company or upgrading your setup, these services offer flexibility, professionalism, and peace of mind.
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