{"id":6744,"date":"2019-09-23T09:19:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T08:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6744"},"modified":"2024-04-30T23:30:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T22:30:13","slug":"what-is-a-directors-service-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-a-directors-service-address\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a director’s service address?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A director\u2019s service address is the place where an individual director chooses to receive statutory correspondence relating to their role in a company – i.e., official letters and notices from Companies House, HMRC, the Insolvency Service, the courts, and other government agencies.<\/p>\n

Every director of a UK company must have a service address, so you will need to provide this information to Companies House when you set up a company, appoint a new director, or notify a PSC (person with significant control). A service address can be residential or commercial; however, it will be included on public record, so it is best to use a commercial (non-residential) address.<\/p>\n Registered office, service address, and business address \u2013 what\u2019s the difference?<\/span><\/a>\n \n

Does a director\u2019s service address need to be in the UK?<\/h3>\n

There is no rule which states that a director\u2019s service address needs to be in the UK. Whilst your company\u2019s registered office address must be situated in the part of the UK where your company is formed, a director\u2019s official contact address can be located anywhere in the UK or abroad.<\/p>\n

You can use any type of address (apart from a PO Box No.), including your private residence, your company\u2019s registered office or trading address, the same address as another director, your accountant\u2019s office, or a professional service address from a company formation agent.<\/p>\n

There is no need to visit your service address or work there, nor do you have to use specific business premises or an address that is associated with your company. It simply needs to be a physical postal address where mail can be delivered.<\/p>\n

Can I use my home address as a director\u2019s service address?<\/h3>\n

You are allowed to use your home address as a director\u2019s service address, but do bear in mind that Companies House will disclose the address on the official register of companies, which is available to the public. Most directors, therefore, prefer to use a non-residential address to limit the personal information that is made available to the public<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please note, if your home address is registered on Companies House, it can be costly to remove (or \u201csuppress\u201d) it from the public record (\u00a350 per document where it is displayed).<\/p>\n

A non-residential service address will enable you to maintain personal privacy, prevent unsolicited letters and uninvited persons turning up at your front door, and establish clear boundaries between your professional life and home life. Furthermore, it will sharpen your professional image, enhance your credibility, and build confidence and trust in your personal brand.<\/p>\n

What is the best type of director\u2019s service address?<\/h3>\n

Ideally, the best type of director\u2019s service address is a prominent, commercial address in a popular location – an address that reinforces the positive professional image<\/a> that you want to project to the world. Nowadays, however, many small companies and home-based businesses have limited budgets or simply do not require commercial premises for their day-to-day activities.<\/p>\n

A popular alternative to leasing commercial premises is to set up a professional director\u2019s service address. Available from a number of address providers, including company formation agents, this is the most cost-effective way to create the right impression whilst protecting your privacy and meeting the requirements of Companies House.<\/p>\n How do I find the registered office address of a company?<\/span><\/a>\n \n

Who needs to provide a service address?<\/h3>\n

In addition to limited company directors, the following individuals also need to provide and maintain a service address:<\/p>\n