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August 27, 2026
How Do I Change My Company’s Registered Office Address?
You can change a UK company’s registered office address online through Companies House or by submitting the appropriate paper form.
The new address must meet the registered office requirements and remain within the UK jurisdiction where the company was incorporated.
Before making the change, confirm that the new registered office is:
A standalone PO Box cannot be used.
A company registered in Scotland must retain an address in Scotland. A Northern Irish company must use an address in Northern Ireland. Companies registered in England and Wales must maintain an address within their registered jurisdiction.
The quickest method is normally the Companies House online filing service.
You will generally need:
After locating the company, select the option to file a change and enter the new address. Check the details carefully before submitting them.
There is normally no Companies House fee for changing a registered office online.
Yes. A private limited company can normally use form AD01 to notify Companies House of its new registered office.
Postal applications take longer than online filings. Different forms may be required for limited liability partnerships or companies in certain circumstances.
Companies House must generally be notified within 14 days of the change.
The new registered office does not legally take effect until Companies House registers it. Continue monitoring the existing address until the change has been accepted.
Online changes are often processed more quickly than paper applications, but the exact time can vary.
Once accepted, the new registered office will appear on the public Companies House register. Check the company record to confirm that the address has been updated correctly.
No. Changing the registered office replaces the current address, but the previous address may remain visible in the company’s filing history.
If the old address was your home, you may be able to apply separately to have personal address details suppressed from certain public documents. Fees and eligibility conditions apply.
After Companies House registers the change, update the registered office shown on:
You should also tell customers and suppliers if they use the registered office for correspondence.
If statutory company records are kept at the registered office, make sure they are transferred or remain available for inspection as required.
If records are kept at a single alternative inspection location, Companies House may need to be notified separately about changes to that location or the records stored there.
Yes. A director does not have to live in the UK to change the company’s registered office.
The company can appoint a suitable virtual office, accountant, solicitor or authorised address provider. The service must reliably receive official correspondence and forward it to the company.
To change your company’s registered office, choose a suitable address in the correct UK jurisdiction and notify Companies House online or using the appropriate form.
Companies House must generally be informed within 14 days, and the change only becomes official when it is registered. Remember to update the address across your website, documents and business accounts afterwards.
This article provides general information and does not constitute legal or professional advice.
