What Is a Registered Office Address?
The registered office is the official address of your company, listed on the public record at Companies House. It is:
- The location where legal notices and official correspondence are sent
- The address that appears on your company’s certificate of incorporation
- The place where your statutory registers may be inspected (unless a SAIL address is used)
It must be a real UK address—not a PO box—and it must be in the same country in which your company is registered (i.e. England & Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland).
Why It Matters
The registered office is more than just a line on your paperwork. It plays a vital role in:
- Receiving communications from Companies House and HMRC
- Keeping your business in good legal standing
- Presenting a professional image to clients and stakeholders
- Protecting your home address if you don’t want it made public
Dragonfly Associates provides professional registered office services for companies seeking to establish a UK presence or protect the privacy of directors.
Can I Use My Home Address?
Yes, but there are drawbacks:
- It becomes publicly visible on the Companies House register
- You may receive unwanted mail or exposure
- It may reduce your company’s perceived professionalism
For privacy and brand reasons, many directors choose a commercial or serviced address instead. We offer address solutions to eligible clients, depending on their plan.
Who Uses Professional Registered Office Services?
- Non-UK residents incorporating a UK company
- Startups working remotely or from home
- Businesses without a permanent commercial location
- Companies wishing to separate their personal and professional identities
Dragonfly Associates offers central London-based registered office services that meet legal requirements and enhance credibility—subject to agreement.
What Happens If You Don’t Maintain One?
If your registered office becomes invalid (e.g. mail is undeliverable, or the address is no longer usable), Companies House may:
- Remove your company from the register
- Mark it as non-compliant
- Initiate strike-off proceedings
It is your legal duty to maintain an accurate and functional registered office address at all times.
What We Provide
As part of our Registered Office Service, Dragonfly Associates offers:
- A compliant UK address for Companies House and HMRC use
- Secure mail handling and forwarding (physical or digital)
- Ongoing renewal and annual maintenance
- Optional service address protection for directors
These services are offered to clients as part of a business formation or compliance package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the registered office where I run my business?
Not necessarily. You can trade from a different location, such as your home, an office, or abroad. The registered office is simply your legal point of contact.
Can I change my registered office later?
Yes. You must notify Companies House using the appropriate form. We can manage this change on your behalf where applicable.
Do I need a different address for each company?
Yes. Each company must have its own registered office, although you may use the same service provider across multiple companies.
Establish Your Business with the Right Address
Your registered office is one of the most visible parts of your company. It affects how clients, banks, and regulators perceive you—and it’s required by law.
Dragonfly Associates offers reliable, legally compliant address services that help you present your company professionally while staying fully aligned with UK regulations.
To include a registered office service in your formation or compliance plan, contact our team today.
