Address Requirement for Limited Companies & LLPs
Understand the address types required for your company.
Understanding the different types of business addresses is important when setting up and running a UK company. Each address serves a different legal and practical purpose. This article outlines the differences between four key addresses you will have as a business.
Registered Office Address
The registered office address is the official address of your limited company.
This is where:
- Companies House will send official correspondence for your company
- HMRC and other government bodies will send legal and tax-related mail when trying to contact your company
It must be a physical UK address and will be publicly visible on the Companies House register
Service Address (Correspondence Address)
A service (or correspondence) address is the official address linked to a company director, secretary, or Person with Significant Control (PSC).
This is:
- also shown on the Companies House register for that specific individual
- the address used by government bodies to contact directors or PSCs directly in relation to the company, when needed
Business Address (optional)
A business address is a third-party address service that allows you to present a professional company location.
You can use this address on:
- Your website
- Business cards
- Marketing materials
It helps enhance your corporate image and can keep your personal address private. Please note, this is different to a trading address, which is the physical location of your business.
Trading Address
Your trading address is the actual location where your business operates.
This could be:
- An office
- A shop or commercial premises
- Your home (if you work from home)
Please note:
- Banks, HMRC, and other third parties may request your trading address
- This is not a service address and cannot be “purchased” - it must reflect where your business is physically based
Privacy concerns?
If you want to keep your home address private, you can use our:
These services help protect your privacy while keeping your company fully compliant.