Virtual Address Services
Director Service Address
Every company director must provide an address to Companies House. Use our London address to keep your home off the public register — legally, simply, and affordably.
What is a director service address?
Under the Companies Act 2006, every director of a UK limited company must provide an address to Companies House. This address is listed on the public register and is visible to anyone who searches for the company.
By law, directors may use a “service address” — a professional address that appears on the public register in place of their home address. Their actual residential address is still required by Companies House but is held on a protected, non-public register.
A director service address from Basely Virtual gives you a central London address to use on Companies House, protecting your privacy while maintaining full legal compliance.
Legal background
The Companies Act 2006 (section 163) requires every director to provide a service address which may differ from their usual residential address. This service address is recorded at Companies House and is publicly accessible.
The residential address is collected by Companies House under section 165 but is placed on the protected register under section 240 and is not available to the general public.
Using a professional service address is not only legally compliant — it is actively encouraged as a privacy measure, particularly for directors who work from home or live in residential areas.
Key benefits
Personal privacy protection
Your home address does not appear on the public Companies House register, protecting you from unsolicited contact and safeguarding your family's privacy.
GDPR compliance
Under GDPR and the Companies Act, directors have a right to keep their residential address private when a service address is provided. We make that straightforward.
Professional appearance
A London address on the Companies House register looks more professional than a residential address — particularly when dealing with clients and investors.
Statutory mail handling
Any correspondence addressed to you as director at the registered service address is received, logged, and notified to you promptly.
Frequently asked questions
What is a director service address?
A director service address is the address that a company director provides to Companies House as their official contact address. It appears on the public register in place of — or in addition to — their residential address. Using a service address means your home address is not publicly visible.
Is using a service address legal?
Yes. The Companies Act 2006 explicitly permits directors to use a service address in place of their residential address on the public Companies House register. This is a well-established and fully legal practice.
Do I still need to provide my residential address to Companies House?
Yes. Companies House requires directors to provide their residential address, but this is kept on a protected register and is not publicly visible. The service address is what appears on the public register.
Can I use the same address as my registered office?
Yes. Our address can serve as both your registered office address and your director service address simultaneously. Many customers use both services together for complete privacy and compliance.
Protect your privacy as a director
Included with all Basely Virtual plans. Use our London address and keep your home off the public register.