Virtual Address Services
Registered Office Address Service
A legal requirement for all UK limited companies. Use our London address as your registered office to satisfy Companies House obligations while keeping your personal address private.
What is a registered office address?
A registered office address is the official legal address of a UK company or LLP. It is required by law under the Companies Act 2006 and must be a real, physical address in the UK — not a PO box. The address is publicly listed on the Companies House register and appears on all official company documents.
All statutory and government correspondence is sent to this address, including letters from HMRC, Companies House annual reminders, and any legal notices served on the company. It is therefore critical that the address is monitored and that correspondence is acted upon promptly.
Using Basely Virtual as your registered office means we receive, log, and notify you of every piece of statutory mail — the same day it arrives.
Legal requirements
Under the Companies Act 2006 and related regulations:
- Every UK limited company and LLP must have a registered office address under the Companies Act 2006.
- The address must be a physical UK address — PO boxes are not permitted as a registered office.
- The address must appear on all official company documents, letterheads, emails, and the Companies House public register.
- All statutory correspondence — including HMRC notices, Companies House filings, and legal documents — is delivered to this address.
- If the address changes, you must notify Companies House using form AD01 within 14 days.
- Failure to maintain a valid registered office can result in penalties, fines, and in serious cases, compulsory strike-off.
Key benefits
Statutory compliance
Satisfy the legal requirement under the Companies Act 2006 for every UK limited company to maintain a registered office address in the UK.
Professional London address
Display a central London address at Companies House rather than a home address or serviced office you no longer occupy.
Separate personal and business
Directors' and shareholders' personal addresses remain private. Statutory correspondence is directed to our professional premises.
Statutory mail handling
We receive and notify you of all statutory correspondence from HMRC, Companies House, and other government bodies on the same day it arrives.
Who needs it?
- All UK limited companies (Ltd) regardless of size or trading status
- Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
- Any entity incorporated and registered at Companies House
- Dormant companies that remain on the register
- Overseas companies with a UK establishment
Frequently asked questions
Can my home address be my registered office?
Technically yes, but it means your home address appears on the public Companies House register, visible to anyone. Using a professional registered office address such as ours keeps your home address private.
Can I change my registered office address later?
Yes. You can change your registered office address at any time by filing form AD01 with Companies House. The change takes effect immediately upon filing and is reflected on the public register within a few days. We can advise on this process.
What mail gets sent to a registered office?
Statutory mail includes notices from HMRC (including tax correspondence, penalty notices, and VAT letters), Companies House annual reminders, confirmation statement notices, and any legal proceedings served on the company.
Is a registered office address the same as a trading address?
No. Your registered office is a legal requirement and must be on the Companies House register. Your trading address is where you actually conduct business and can be different. Many businesses use our service as their registered office while trading from a different location.
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