What Is a Director’s Service Address?
A Director’s Service Address is the official correspondence address used by a company’s director, company secretary, person with significant control (PSC), or LLP member for receiving formal communications from UK government bodies such as Companies House and HMRC. This address is a legal requirement under UK company law as set out in the Companies Act 2006 and appears on the public register.
The service address is used for all statutory notices and official correspondence relating to the individual’s role within the company. It must be a full physical postal address PO Boxes are not permitted and can be located anywhere in the UK or overseas.
While you may use your home address as a service address, most professionals prefer an alternative business or agent-provided address to protect their privacy, prevent unwanted mail, and maintain a more professional image for their company.
Using a professional Director’s Service Address ensures that all official government correspondence is handled securely and forwarded promptly, helping you stay compliant with UK company law while keeping your personal details confidential.
Why Do You Need a Director’s Service Address?
Under UK company law (Companies Act 2006), every company director, secretary, LLP member, company subscriber, and person with significant control (PSC) must provide a valid service address. This requirement ensures that all formal communications from government bodies such as Companies House and HMRC can be delivered reliably.
Your Director’s Service Address serves as the official correspondence address for statutory notices and compliance-related documents. It must be a real, physical postal address (not a PO Box) and can be located anywhere in the world. However, many UK company directors choose to use a professional service address instead of their home address to maintain privacy and protect personal information.
Using a professional Director’s Service Address provides several key benefits:
- Legal compliance: Meets the statutory requirement under the Companies Act 2006 for all company officers to maintain a valid correspondence address.
- Public register protection: Keeps your residential address private by displaying a professional business address on the public record.
- Professional image: A London W1W address enhances credibility with clients, investors, and suppliers.
- Secure handling of official mail: Ensures all communications from Companies House, HMRC, and other government bodies are delivered promptly and confidentially.
- Reduced unwanted contact: Prevents unsolicited mail and visits to your home.
Our London Director’s Service Address provides a fully compliant solution. All personal statutory mail is received, scanned, and securely forwarded by email within one working day – completely free of charge. This ensures you never miss important updates or notices from Companies House or HMRC.
To maintain full compliance, the service renews annually and can be managed easily through your Formations Wise online account. For directors who also require a Registered Office Address, both services can be combined for complete privacy and company compliance.
