Every UK limited company must have a registered office address in the UK, which appears on the public register. Many founders — especially those working from home or based abroad — use a registered office service instead of a personal address.
What Is a Registered Office Address?
The official address Companies House and HMRC use for formal correspondence, and which appears on the public register.
Who Is It For?
Home-based business owners who prefer privacy, and international founders without a UK address of their own.
What Fort Filing Helps With
What’s Included
- A UK registered office address for use on your incorporation and public filings
- Forwarding of official correspondence
What’s Not Included
- Use as a trading address or business premises
Requirements
Your company name (or proposed name if not yet incorporated) and a forwarding address.
Important Notes
Fort Filing is not a government agency, law firm, CPA firm, or bank. We assist with the filing and administrative process only; we do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice, and we cannot guarantee government approval or processing timelines.
FAQs
Is a registered office address public?
Yes, it appears on the Companies House public register.
Can I use my home address instead?
Yes, but it will become public. Many founders prefer a registered office service specifically for privacy.
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