How to choose an address provider
Absolutely every company should have an address. Correspondence should be sent to this address, which can range from letters from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), Companies House to court documents or notices.
If you want to rent an office or do not want to spend money to rent an expensive office, you can use your home address as your business address. But in this case, you will get tons of legally required letters in your mailbox and cause inconvenience.
It will be more convenient to rent an address to set up a company. But in this case, you need to find an existing company that will agree to provide their address for rent. It's not easy, but we at Hoxton Mix can help with that. When looking for a registered office address provider London, you may come across some recommendations, but you have to be careful. And in this article, we will tell you what to look out for.
What to consider when choosing an address provider
Of course, there can be a lot of criteria, but our team has highlighted a few basic ones:
- Location
- Price-to-quality ratio
- Additional services offered
- Legal compliance
- Reputation
Before you read on, here's some advice. You shouldn't confuse things like a business address and a mailing address.
If you need more than just office rentals, check out our rental plans and additional services at Hoxton Mix. For example, we can handle and forward your mail. See what suits you best and choose the best option at an affordable price.
What’s the best-registered office address provider in London?
At Hoxton Mix you can get an address in Shoreditch starting at £0.41 per day. For an additional fee we will collect and process your mail, forward it to you if it is of value to you or store it until it is needed or you pick it up.
Our company was founded in 2007. Well-proven itself in the market of such services. Our website reviews.io has a rating of 4.9/5.0.
The list of our additional services may include such services:
- scanning
- electronic and postal mailing.
- mail processing
- company formation
- conference room rental
- corporate solutions
We have a wide variety of locations and prices. You can also choose locations like Central London, East London, Greater London, Essex.
Our standard services also include free company formation and free use of the conference room. There are also addresses for directors, branded and unbranded reception areas, customer portals, regulatory filings, legal and banking services, web design, and a host of other features.
In conclusion
When setting up, make sure that the address provider has a clean reputation and all the legal requirements are followed to a good standard. Then check the website and all the services and prices of the address provider and choose the best one you have in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start?
All you need to do to get started is choose a package of services, enter the data into the form and pay for the selected services. After that we will receive your order and your account will be activated and ready to use. After you send your order check your e-mail. There will be an email to confirm your order and the address to use.
Why do I need a registered office address?
Under UK law a limited liability company must have a registered office in the UK. By default, the registered address without any additional services only covers postal operations of government mail.
What is included in the official mail and is the mailing free?
Government mail includes the following:
- Companies House
- HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
- HM Court documents (including Tribunals Services and Sheriff Court)
- Office for National Statistics (ONS)
- Office of the Information Commissioner (ICO)
- Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)
- Government Gateway
- Office of Intellectual Property (IPO)
- Department of Justice
- Pension Regulator (TPR)
- Insolvency Service
- UK Border Agency
Can I use this address as a director's service address?
Yes, it is possible but it costs extra to purchase this service. Any officer of the company must have an address in order to provide it to the public register. The address can be the same as the company address and can be used by more than one director at a time.
How do I change my registered office address?
To do this, you must file Form AD01 (for companies) or Form LLAD01 (for LLPs) with Companies House WebFiling online. Companies House must be notified within 14 days of the change. We can also take care of this procedure and make all the necessary details and notify Companies House for you.
What identification do I need to provide?
The list of documents includes any ID (passport, driver's license photo card, government-issued ID card, military ID card, valid student card, employment ID card, blue disabled driver badge) and proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, mortgage statement, HMRC coding notice) for which you have 7 days. This is done because we comply with the anti-money laundering rule. We will then tell you where to upload all the required documents.
Can I use your address in my Google My Business profile?
Yes, fortunately, our virtual offices are entitled to a Google My Business profile on Google.
Is it expensive?
It all depends on the type of services you choose, the provider who provides them, their location, their reputation, and other factors. A basic plan costs only £15 per month, but only includes an address and receipt of government mail. All other services have to be paid for or given as a gift when you buy more expensive packages.
Can I use a registered address that is not in London?
Yes, there is no problem with it but it is necessary to meet the condition that the address and the company's activities are in the same jurisdiction. But having an address in London gives a number of advantages, especially when using it as a trading address.
