{"id":6750,"date":"2019-09-23T09:37:44","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T08:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6750"},"modified":"2024-03-29T12:36:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T12:36:07","slug":"can-i-use-my-home-address-as-my-registered-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/can-i-use-my-home-address-as-my-registered-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I use my home address as my registered office?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Choosing a registered office address is one of the first decisions that you will make when setting up a limited company. Initially, it may seem like an inconsequential requirement of company incorporation, but your choice of registered office should be given careful consideration.<\/p>\n

You can use your home address as a registered office if it\u2019s located in the same UK jurisdiction where your company is incorporated, but this may not be the best business decision.<\/p>\n A Central London registered office for your company - only \u00a339.00 per year.<\/span><\/a>\n \n

Also, it\u2019s important to bear in mind that Companies House publishes registered office addresses on the public register of companies<\/a>. This information can be accessed online and is available to everyone. Using your home address could, therefore, impact your personal privacy.<\/p>\n

Moreover, a residential registered address may hinder your ability to establish a professional and credible corporate profile, thus impacting the success and growth of your venture. Whilst your company may be small, your business image needn\u2019t reflect that.<\/p>\n

What is the best type of address to use as a registered office?<\/h3>\n

Invariably, the best type of address to use as is a non-residential address in a well-known, reputable area. People trust what they know, particularly when dealing with new or unfamiliar SMEs. As a startup or small business, however, leasing commercial premises may not be a feasible or necessary.<\/p>\n Registered office, service address, and business address \u2013 what\u2019s the difference?<\/span><\/a>\n \n

In such instances, using a professional registered office service from a reputable address provider is the ideal choice.<\/p>\n

At Quality Company Formations, our London Registered Office Service<\/a> in Covent Garden is available for just \u00a339.00 (+VAT) per year. Suitable for new and existing limited companies, LLPs, and charities incorporated in England & Wales, our service provides a number of benefits, including:<\/p>\n