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# Can anyone be a company director in the UK?

> ⚡ **Quick Answer:** Most people can be a company director in the UK. You must be **at least 16**, and there’s no UK residency requirement. However, undischarged bankrupts and disqualified directors are restricted.

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# Who Can Be a Director

* You must be at least **16 years old**
* Both **UK residents and international residents** can be directors
* There’s no requirement for a director to live in the UK
* A company must have at least **one director who is a natural person** (not just a corporate entity)

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# Restrictions

You **cannot** be a director if you are:

* An **undischarged bankrupt** (unless you have court permission)
* **Disqualified** by a court under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986
* Subject to specific legal restrictions in your home country that prevent directorship

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# Director’s Responsibilities

* Act in the **best interests of the company**
* Exercise **reasonable care, skill, and diligence**
* Avoid **conflicts of interest**
* File annual accounts and confirmation statements with Companies House
* Ensure the company maintains a **registered office address** in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland

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# Common Questions

**Can a non-UK resident be a director?**
Yes. There is no residency requirement for UK company directors.

**Do I need a UK address to be a director?**
Your company needs a UK registered office address (which our virtual office provides). Directors can use the [Director’s Service Address](https://www.hoxtonmix.com/) add-on to keep their home address private on Companies House.

**Can a company be a director?**
A company can be a director, but every company must have at least one director who is a natural person.

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