5 reasons not to use your home address as a registered office

Опубликовано: 17 Июль 2026
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If you run your business from home, or don’t have a fixed working location, you may be inclined to use your home address as a registered office. However, it’s generally accepted that a non-residential or commercial registered office is the better choice.

In this video, we’ll discuss:

The importance of choosing the right registered office address
Privacy concerns with using your home address
How a commercial address enhances your professional image
Building trust with a commercial registered office
Avoiding junk mail and maintaining flexibility

Useful Links:
GOV.UK - Companies House
https://www.gov.uk/government/organis...

1st Formations – Registered Office Service
https://www.1stformations.co.uk/regis...

Blogs:
1st Formations - What is a registered office address?
https://www.1stformations.co.uk/blog/...

1st Formations - Can a registered office address be removed from public view?
https://www.1stformations.co.uk/blog/...

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:26 Privacy
2:03 Professional image
2:25 Trustworthiness
2:52 Junk mail
3:43 Flexibility
4:26 Conclusion

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