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Companies House

Can I use a virtual address for Companies House?

Yes. Companies House accepts a virtual address as your registered office provided it is a real, physical UK address where post is delivered and acknowledged. Since 2024 it must be an 'appropriate address', so PO Boxes alone are not allowed.

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Pricing

What is the cheapest registered office address in the UK?

UK registered office addresses generally cost between £9 and £30 per month. VirtualAddressUk starts at £9.99 per month (£99 per year) including mail scanning, with no setup fee. The cheapest headline price is rarely the cheapest total once mail handling is added.

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Comparisons

Virtual address vs PO Box in the UK — which should I use?

Use a virtual address if you need a registered office or a professional business address. A PO Box is a mail redirection number, cannot be used on its own as a Companies House registered office, and is not accepted by most UK banks.

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Companies House

What is the difference between a registered office and a director service address?

A registered office is the company's official address for statutory mail. A director service address is the individual director's or shareholder's official correspondence address. Both appear on the public register, so you usually need both to keep your home address private.

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Compliance

How do I keep my home address off Companies House?

Change two things: your company's registered office and your own director service address. Both are public. Once both point to a business address, no home address is searchable. Historic filings can be suppressed separately using Companies House form SR01.

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Compliance

What documents do I need for a UK virtual address?

You need one government photo ID: a passport or a UK driving licence. Some applications also need a proof of address such as a recent bank statement or utility bill. Verification runs instantly at checkout and is required by UK anti-money-laundering rules.

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Comparisons

Can I open a UK business bank account with a virtual address?

Usually yes. Most UK high-street banks and fintech accounts accept a managed virtual registered office, because it is the address on your Companies House record. Some ask for an additional proof of trading address or director address.

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Mail

Should I choose mail scanning or mail forwarding?

Choose scanning if you mainly need to read and act on letters quickly — you get a PDF the day it arrives. Choose forwarding when you need physical originals, such as bank cards, certificates or signed contracts. Many customers use both.

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Pricing

How fast can I get a UK business address?

Within 24 hours, and often within the hour. Identity verification runs instantly, the service agreement is signed online, and your address is live as soon as payment clears — so you can file it with Companies House the same day.

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