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What is a Service Address?

A service address is the official correspondence address for company directors and secretaries that appears on public records at Companies House, separate from their residential address. When setting up a UK limited company, you must provide a service address for each officer - this can be your home address, business premises, or a professional service address provided by your accountant or company formation agent to maintain privacy whilst ensuring HMRC and Companies House can contact you.

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What is a Service Address?

What is a business service address?

A service address is the official contact address that a company director, secretary, subscriber, Person with Significant control (PSC) or LLP member uses. This address is where you'll receive official mail from the government. It will also be listed on the public register.

Do note that the service address differs from the registered office address (both of which are required for registering a limited company). The latter is the official contact address of the company or LLP.

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