New Companies House Rules: Is Your Company Registered Address Compliant?
As part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, Companies House has introduced new rules for registered office addresses and mandatory email addresses. These changes are designed to improve transparency and make it easier to communicate with UK businesses.
Here’s what you need to know to ensure your company remains compliant.
Your Registered Office Address Must Now Be ‘Appropriate’
From March 2024, all companies are required to have a registered office address that meets a new definition of being “appropriate.”
This means:
- It must be a physical address – PO Boxes are no longer acceptable on their own.
- It must be somewhere that:
- Post or hand-delivered documents will reach someone acting for the company, and
- Deliveries can be acknowledged or recorded (e.g., via a signature).
If your current registered office address doesn’t meet these requirements, Companies House has the power to:
- Change your registered address to a default one held by Companies House, and
- Start the process of striking off your company if a compliant address is not provided within 28 days.
Using a third-party or agent's address?
You’ll need to check that the address service they provide fully complies with the new requirements.
Stay Compliant with Help from CFW
At CFW Accountants, our company secretarial services are designed to ensure you meet all your legal obligations, includingthe latest changes from Companies House.
We’ll help you:
- Review and update your registered office address
- Stay on top of your Confirmation Statement deadlines
- Avoid penalties or enforcement action
Get in touch with our team today. We're here to keep your company compliant and give you peace of mind.
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