Question 1

Does the Registered Office Service provide an ‘appropriate address’?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every UK company must ensure that its registered office is always at an ‘appropriate address’ to comply with requirements introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

An address will be considered to be an 'appropriate address' if, in the ordinary course of events:

a document addressed to the company and delivered there by hand or by post, would be expected to come to the attention of a person acting on behalf of the company; and
The delivery of documents can be recorded by obtaining an acknowledgement of delivery.

Our Registered Office Service satisfies both requirements and will be considered an 'appropriate address' for companies incorporated in England and Wales.

Question 2

Can I change my Registered Office address after company formation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can change the address of your registered office at any time after setting up a company, but it must always remain in the same country. Companies House must be notified immediately if you change this address, and you should ensure all business stationery, correspondence and your company website clearly display the new registered office address.

Question 3

Can I use your address to form my company directly with Companies House?

Accepted Answer

No, to use our address for incorporation, you must choose one of our company formation packages that include address services, such as the All Inclusive Package.

You'll need to provide your company authentication code, which is issued by Companies House and sent to your registered office, before we can activate the service. Therefore, you cannot form the company using our address first and then purchase the address service separately.

Question 4

Can I use the Registered Office Address Service as my service address?

Accepted Answer

Company directors, shareholders (who are also persons with significant control), and company secretaries must each provide Companies House with a service address (also known as a correspondence address) which will be displayed on the public register.

Should you prefer to keep your home address off the public record and use our address, you must purchase our Service Address Service at a cost of £26.00 per year. You will be provided with the same London address, but you cannot use the Registered Office Service for this purpose.

Question 5

What mail is covered by the Registered Office Service?

Accepted Answer

We will accept all mail addressed to your company from official government bodies including Companies House, HMRC and the Information Commissioner’s Office (this list is not exhaustive). The service also includes the forwarding of Court Documents.

Question 6

Can I use the Registered Office Address Service to receive other business-related mail?

Accepted Answer

No. 1st Fornations’ Registered Office service can only be used for the receipt and forwarding of UK government mail and Court documents. However, our London address is available as a Business Address Service that you can purchase separately online. This service will allow you to have all general business mail delivered to this address and then forwarded on to you by scan and email. Any items of value, such as bank cards, will be forwarded to an address of your choice.

Question 7

How is official government mail forwarded to me?

Accepted Answer

When your mail arrives we will securely open, scan and then email it to you on the same day - free of charge.

Question 8

What if I need to change my email address that receives my mail?

Accepted Answer

If you need to change the email address that we send your mail to, you can do this by logging into the Online Client Manager, going to ‘my details’, and updating your primary email address.

You can also view your mail whenever you want by logging into your Online Client Manager and selecting the ‘My Mail’ option. You will then be able to view and download PDFs of all the government mail that we have received for you.

Question 9

What if an item of government mail must be physically forwarded on?

Accepted Answer

Occasionally we may receive an item of mail where you need the physical copy, rather than a scan, for example a cheque from HMRC. In these instances, we will forward the letter by Royal Mail post to your ‘Forwarding Address’. You can check/update this address from the ‘My Service & Renewal’ section in the Online Client Manager.

Question 10

Is mail forwarding free with this service?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Any registered office mail will be forwarded to you by scan and email for free. Any items which require physical forwarding, such as cheques, are forwarded by post to UK addresses for free. For international postage, we charge Royal Mail rates plus 15%.

Question 11

Can I use the Registered Office Address Service for all my companies?

Accepted Answer

You will need to purchase our Registered Office Service for each company that will be using our address.

Question 12

Can I use the Registered Office Service if I don’t live in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Because a UK limited company or LLP must have a UK-based registered office, this service can be particularly useful if you are a non-UK resident, as it provides you with a suitable address that you can use as your registered office address.

Question 13

Do you offer other methods of mail forwarding?

Accepted Answer

Yes, mail can be sent via Royal Mail tracked and DHL. If you speak to our mail team, they can arrange this for you.

Question 14

Is the Registered Office Service appropriate for all companies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This service can be used by the following UK registered entities, including private companies limited by shares, private companies limited by guarantee, public limited companies (PLCs), and limited liability partnerships (LLPs).

However, the service is not suitable if your company has already been set up with a registered office that is in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales. This is because the registered office address must be in the jurisdiction the company was registered in. he UK has 4 jurisdictions: England and Wales, Scotland, Wales (only), and Northern Ireland.

Question 15

Can I work from or host meetings at the location of the registered office address?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Whether you want to rent out your own private office or host a meeting at the address, we can accommodate you with our Serviced Offices and Meeting Room facilities. See the links for more information (including a list of our amenities), to arrange a tour, or to book a room.

Question 16

What company formation packages include the Registered Office Address Service?

Accepted Answer

The following company formation packages include our Registered Office Address Service:

Question 17

Are registered office services legally permitted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they are. The use of a registered office service is commonplace amongst companies of all shapes and sizes. Companies House even refer to registered office services as a way to keep your address private and provide a list of service providers (in which 1st Fornations are included).

Question 18

How much does the Registered Office Service cost after the first year?

Accepted Answer

1st Fornations’ London Registered Office service can be renewed on an annual basis for £39.00 +VAT.

Question 19

Can I get further guidance about the different address services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our Company Addresses Explained page provides a detailed explanation of the different addresses that a company needs and the accompanying services that we provide (covering the Registered Office, Service Address, and Business Address Services).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Registered Office Service provide an ‘appropriate address’?

Can I change my Registered Office address after company formation?

Can I use your address to form my company directly with Companies House?

Can I use the Registered Office Address Service as my service address?

What mail is covered by the Registered Office Service?

Can I use the Registered Office Address Service to receive other business-related mail?

How is official government mail forwarded to me?

What if I need to change my email address that receives my mail?

What if an item of government mail must be physically forwarded on?

Is mail forwarding free with this service?

Can I use the Registered Office Address Service for all my companies?

Can I use the Registered Office Service if I don’t live in the UK?

Do you offer other methods of mail forwarding?

Is the Registered Office Service appropriate for all companies?

Can I work from or host meetings at the location of the registered office address?

What company formation packages include the Registered Office Address Service?

Are registered office services legally permitted?

How much does the Registered Office Service cost after the first year?

Can I get further guidance about the different address services?

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Registered Office Address Service

Located in Covent Garden, London

Key benefits

Ensure compliance

Protect your privacy

Enhance your corporate image

Efficient and free mail forwarding

Safeguard your residential address

A solution for non-UK residents

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Registered Office Service provide an ‘appropriate address’?

Can I change my Registered Office address after company formation?

Can I use your address to form my company directly with Companies House?

Can I use the Registered Office Address Service as my service address?

What mail is covered by the Registered Office Service?

Can I use the Registered Office Address Service to receive other business-related mail?

How is official government mail forwarded to me?

What if I need to change my email address that receives my mail?

What if an item of government mail must be physically forwarded on?

Is mail forwarding free with this service?

Can I use the Registered Office Address Service for all my companies?

Can I use the Registered Office Service if I don’t live in the UK?

Do you offer other methods of mail forwarding?

Is the Registered Office Service appropriate for all companies?

Can I work from or host meetings at the location of the registered office address?

What company formation packages include the Registered Office Address Service?

Are registered office services legally permitted?

How much does the Registered Office Service cost after the first year?

Can I get further guidance about the different address services?

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