Director Service Address
Protect Your Home Address with a Director Service Address
Every UK company director must give Companies House an official service address when they are appointed. That address goes on the public register, where anyone can search for it at any time, free of charge. If you use your home address, your home address becomes public.
Staylo's Directors Service Address gives you a real UK street address to use in place of your home address. Your statutory mail from Companies House and HMRC is received at our address, scanned and emailed straight to your inbox, so you stay compliant with UK company law and your home address won't show on the public register as your service address.
Whether you are incorporating a new company, have just been appointed as a director, or have been using your home address and want to change that, Staylo gives you a straightforward, compliant solution. No PO Boxes. No virtual units. A real street address that Companies House accepts.
Your business should be public. Your life shouldn't.
Choose My PlanWhat Is a Director Service Address?
A Directors Service Address is the official address a company director provides to Companies House for statutory correspondence. It is the address that appears on the public register under your name, and it is the address Companies House, HMRC and other government bodies use to contact you in your capacity as a director.
Under the Companies Act 2006, every director of a UK limited company must have a service address registered with Companies House from the moment they are appointed. It is not optional. The address can be anywhere in the UK or overseas, provided it is a real address that can receive official mail, and PO Boxes are not accepted for this purpose. You also give Companies House your usual residential address, but that is held on a separate private record and is not shown on the public register, unless you use it as your service address as well.
Because the service address is publicly visible, most directors choose a professional address rather than their home address. Staylo provides a real UK street address for this purpose, so your home address won't show on the public register.
Your service address does not need to be the same as your company's registered office address, and it does not need to be a place where you carry out business. Its purpose is to receive official correspondence addressed to you as a director.
Why Company Directors Choose a Service Address
Protect Your Personal Privacy
Your Directors Service Address is listed on the Companies House public register under your name. Anyone can search it online at any time, free of charge. If that address is your home, your residential address becomes publicly searchable. With a Staylo Directors Service Address, your home address won't show on the register.
Stop Unsolicited Mail and Cold Contact
Directors who list their home address on Companies House can receive unsolicited marketing mail, cold calls and sometimes doorstep approaches, because the register is freely searchable and often used for prospecting. A dedicated service address puts a clear, professional boundary between your business life and your personal life.
Present a Professional Business Image
A professional UK business address on your Companies House filing adds credibility when clients, investors or suppliers look you up. This matters particularly if you run your company from home or operate as a remote business. A residential address can raise questions that a professional service address does not.
All Your Statutory Mail in One Place
Statutory letters from Companies House, HMRC and other government bodies arrive at your Staylo address. We scan them and email them to you promptly. Every piece of important correspondence goes to one place, and you receive it directly in your inbox without having to chase post.
Who Needs a Director Service Address?
A service address is a legal requirement under the Companies Act 2006, not simply a helpful option. The following company officers must have a service address registered with Companies House:
- All directors of a UK limited company
- Persons with Significant Control (PSCs)
- Company secretaries
- Members of LLPs
If you hold any of these roles, you must have a valid service address on the Companies House register from the date of your appointment. Staylo's Directors Service Address plans cover one director as standard, and additional directors can be added at checkout. If you need cover for a PSC, company secretary or LLP member, contact us before you buy and we will confirm what is possible.
Our Director Service Address is ideal for:
Whether you manage one company or several, a professional service address for directors helps protect your privacy.
What's Included?
Every Staylo Directors Service Address plan includes the following as standard:
Director Service Address vs Registered Office
A Directors Service Address and a Registered Office Address are two different legal requirements that serve two different purposes. Understanding the distinction matters because both are compulsory for a UK limited company and both appear on the public Companies House register.
The Directors Service Address belongs to the individual director. It is the address Companies House and HMRC use to contact you personally in relation to your responsibilities as a director. Every director must have one.
The Registered Office Address belongs to the company itself. It is the company's official address for legal correspondence from Companies House and HMRC. Every limited company must have one, and it must be in the same country in which the company is registered.
The table below shows how the two addresses compare:
| Address Type | Belongs To | Used For | On Public Register? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directors Service Address | The director (individual) | Statutory mail addressed to the director personally | Yes |
| Registered Office Address | The company | Official company correspondence from Companies House and HMRC | Yes |
| Business / Trading Address | The company | Day-to-day contact with customers, clients and suppliers | No (optional) |
Most directors of UK limited companies need both a Registered Office Address and a Directors Service Address. Both can be the same address if your provider offers that, or they can be separate. Staylo offers plans that include both under one subscription, which is often the simpler arrangement for new companies going through incorporation or for directors who want to set everything up in one place.
How to Get Your Directors Service Address with Staylo
Choose Your Plan
Browse the Directors Service Address plans and select the one that fits your situation. If you also need a Registered Office Address for your company, you can choose a plan that includes both. Plans are billed annually, and additional directors can be added at checkout.
Complete Identity Verification
UK law requires address service providers to verify your identity before a service address can be issued. At Staylo, this is completed online and usually takes a few minutes. You will need a valid form of identification and proof of address. Once you are verified, your account is active.
Start Using Your Address
Once your identity verification is approved, your Staylo address is ready to use with Companies House on your director appointment or when you update your details. Statutory mail addressed to you at our address is received, scanned and emailed to your inbox.
Why Staylo?
Many address providers are built mainly around virtual offices, with meeting rooms, call answering and coworking as their main business and address privacy as an extra feature.
Staylo was built around address privacy from the start. It is not an add-on to a broader service. Every plan we offer comes back to one purpose: protecting the personal information of UK directors, sole traders, landlords and individuals without making it complicated or expensive.
We are HMRC supervised for Anti-Money Laundering compliance and registered with the Information Commissioner's Office for data protection. We are a UK-registered limited company with real compliance procedures and real people handling your mail. We do not sell your data, and we do not share your personal details with third parties except where the law requires.
Your statutory mail is handled securely, scanned promptly and emailed to your inbox. If anything needs physical forwarding, we arrange that on request. If you have a question, you can reach us directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Director Service Address?
A Directors Service Address is the official address a company director registers with Companies House for statutory correspondence. It is the address shown on the public register against your name as a director. Because this information is publicly accessible, many directors choose a professional service address rather than their home address, so that their residential details are not shown. Staylo provides a real UK street address that meets this requirement and keeps your home address off the public register.
Does Companies House allow a Director Service Address?
Yes. Under the Companies Act 2006, every director of a UK limited company must provide a service address to Companies House, and it does not have to be your home address. The address can be anywhere in the UK or overseas, provided it is a genuine address that can receive official mail. PO Boxes are not accepted for this purpose. You also provide your usual residential address, which Companies House holds on a private record and does not show on the public register unless you use it as your service address as well. Staylo provides a real UK street address that meets Companies House requirements.
Can I change my existing Director Service Address?
Yes. You can update your service address with Companies House at any time, and Companies House does not charge a fee for doing so. For a director who is an individual, the relevant form is CH01. For a corporate director, it is CH02. If you are moving to Staylo from another provider, you update the address on the register once your Staylo account is active.
Is a Director Service Address the same as a Registered Office?
No. These are two separate legal addresses that serve different functions. A Registered Office Address belongs to the company and is used for official correspondence addressed to the company itself, including letters from Companies House and HMRC about the company's statutory obligations. A Directors Service Address belongs to the individual director and is used for correspondence addressed to that director personally in connection with their role. Both must be registered with Companies House and both are visible on the public register, but they are distinct requirements and can be different addresses.
Can I use my Staylo address for a trade mark or IPO application?
Yes. Staylo's address can be used as an address for service on applications to the UK Intellectual Property Office, including trade mark filings and patent applications. Applicants based overseas must provide a UK address for service, and UK applicants who do not want their home address on an IPO filing can use one too. You can find full details on our IPO Address for Service page.
Does a Directors Service Address cover PSCs, company secretaries and other company officers?
Under the Companies Act 2006, it is not only directors who must provide a service address. Persons with Significant Control, company secretaries and LLP members must do so too. Staylo's plans cover one director as standard, and additional directors can be added at checkout. If you need an address for a PSC, company secretary or LLP member, please contact us before you buy and we will confirm what is possible.
Protect Your Privacy Today
Your home address is personal information, and it should be treated that way.
As a company director, you are required by law to have a service address on the Companies House register. You are not required to use your home address for it. Staylo gives you a UK street address to use as your service address, so your home address won't show on the public register.
Your statutory mail is received, scanned and emailed to you. Identity verification is completed online, and once it is approved your address is ready to use with Companies House, often the same day.
Plans from £36.99 per year, including VAT, billed annually.
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Fully Licensed
Supervised by HMRC for Anti-Money Laundering – Registration Number XNML00000216266
ICO Registered
Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office for data protection.
ICO registration number ZC240350
Trusted Provider
Serving individuals and businesses across the UK and worldwide.
Company Number 16887452
Personal Service
Real people, real support. Speak to our team anytime – no call centers