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Using a Virtual Office Address in the UK — What You Can and Can’t Do

We often get asked where you can use your virtual office address. Here’s the simple guide:

  • Registered Office → ✅ Yes. You can use our address as your official registered office at Companies House.
  • Directors’ Service Address → ✅ Yes. Directors and PSCs can use our address instead of their home address.
  • Trading Address (marketing/correspondence) → ✅ Yes. You can use our address on your website, invoices, business cards, stationery, etc.
  • Trading Address (HMRC / Principal Place of Business) → ❌ No. For VAT and some government forms, “trading address” means your actual place of business (home office, shop, warehouse, etc.). You can’t use our virtual office for this.


Quick Summary

  • ✅ Fine for registered office, directors, marketing, and correspondence.
  • ❌ Not valid as your Principal Place of Business for VAT/government purposes.


Use Case

Limited Company

Sole Trader

Virtual Office Allowed?

Registered office (Companies House)

✅ Yes

N/A

✅

Directors’ service address

✅ Yes

N/A

✅

Trading address (marketing/correspond.)

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

✅

Trading address (HMRC / PPOB for VAT)

❌ No

❌ No

❌


Updated on: 16/09/2025

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