When you set up a limited company in the UK, one of the legal requirements is to have a registered office address. But what exactly is a registered office, and why might you choose to use the address of Hall Livesey Brown rather than your own?

Let’s break it down.

What Is a Registered Office?

A registered office is the official address of your company. It’s where all important legal documents, letters from HMRC and Companies House, and other formal communications are sent. This address appears on the public register, so anyone can look it up.

It’s not the same as your trading address (where you do business). In fact, you don’t even have to work from the registered office — but you do need to have one, and it must be a physical address in the same part of the UK as your company is registered (England and Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland).

In addition to a physical address the company must also provide an email address and read any emails that your company receives.

Why Not Use Your Own Address?

Many new businesses consider using their home or business premises as their registered office, but there are a few reasons why that might not be ideal:

  • Privacy: Since the registered office is public, anyone can see it — including your home address, if that’s what you use.
  • Professional Image: An accountant’s address may appear more credible and established, especially if your business is just getting started.
  • Security: Keeping your personal or trading address private can help prevent unsolicited mail or visits.
  • Compliance: Official post must be received and acted upon promptly. If you’re away or miss something important, it can lead to penalties.

Why Use Hall Livesey Brown’s Address?

At Hall Livesey Brown, we offer our clients the option to use our address as their registered office. This is at a nominal cost of £10+VAT per month.  Here is why that might be a smart move:

  • We will Handle Your Statutory Post: We’ll receive all your official mail from HMRC and Companies House — and we’ll make sure you see the important stuff quickly.
  • Stay Compliant: You won’t miss a filing deadline or overlook an important notice. We know what to look out for.
  • Keep Your Details Private: Using our address keeps your personal or business location off the public register.
  • Enhance Your Image: Our professional office address may help build trust with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
  • Provision of email address for your company: We will provide and monitor the email address notified to Companies House and make you aware of any actions required.

It’s a Simple Step That Makes a Big Difference

Setting up your registered office at Hall Livesey Brown is straightforward for all of our clients, and it comes with the peace of mind that professionals are helping keep your company on track.

If you’d like to find out more, just get in touch with our team — we’re here to help.

Hall Livesey Brown Chartered Accountants support our clients from offices in Tarporley and Shrewsbury.

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