What Is a Registered Office?
A registered office is the official, legally designated address of a UK limited company or limited liability partnership (LLP). It is the address that appears on the public record at Companies House and serves as the formal location for receiving all official government correspondence, including communications from HMRC and Companies House.
By law, every company and LLP must have a registered office at the time of incorporation. The address must:
- Be a full, physical location (PO Boxes are not accepted).
- Be situated within the same UK jurisdiction in which the company is registered – either England and Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.
This address forms part of your company’s official identity and is used to demonstrate that your business has a legitimate UK presence for regulatory purposes.
Why Do I Need a Registered Office Address?
Every UK limited company must legally maintain a registered office address. This requirement ensures your business can receive official government correspondence and demonstrates a legitimate UK presence for regulatory purposes.
Using a professional registered office service offers several key advantages:
- Meets Companies House requirements and keeps your company compliant with UK law.
- Protects your privacy by keeping your home address off the public record.
- Guarantees secure and prompt delivery of official mail from Companies House, HMRC, and other government bodies.
- Reduces unwanted contact or junk mail at your residential address.
- Displays professionalism – the address must appear on all company stationery, invoices, and your business website.
If you’re based outside the UK, you must still have a UK-registered office to incorporate and maintain your company. Our London Registered Office Service provides a trusted, fully compliant address solution for both domestic and overseas businesses, ensuring your company always meets statutory obligations.