Short answer
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.
The order of steps
- Pick a plan or a single service — Basic £9.99/month or Standard £19.99/month.
- Enter your name, email, phone and country. No account or password needed.
- Upload photo ID; the check returns a pass or fail in seconds.
- Read and sign the service agreement online.
- Pay by card, bank transfer or monthly direct debit.
Card payments activate the address immediately. Bank transfers activate once funds arrive; you receive an invoice up front and a receipt on clearance.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-07. General information, not legal advice.