When Will You Receive Your Registered Office Address After Signing Up?

Your registered office address is activated the same day after signup. This guide explains what that timing means, what to check before signing up and which separate company-formation steps are not included in an address activation timeframe.

Last reviewed: September 2026. Confirm the current product terms and Companies House requirements before you rely on an address for a filing.

What Does Same-Day Address Activation Mean?

For this service, the registered office address is activated on the same day after signup. You can use the address service in line with the product terms once it has been activated.

Same-day activation describes the address service. It is not a promise that Companies House will approve or process a company application on the same day, that a company will be incorporated immediately, or that a bank, payment provider, tax authority or marketplace will finish its own checks within that period.

What Should I Have Ready Before Signing Up?

Before choosing a registered office address, check that the service fits your company’s jurisdiction and intended use. Make sure you understand the provider’s terms and how official correspondence will be handled. If you are forming a company, keep your application information ready and follow the current Companies House instructions for the company’s registration.

• Confirm the company’s registration jurisdiction.
• Check the selected address and plan are permitted for registered-office use.
• Review the product terms, billing option and included mail services.
• Use accurate company and contact details when following the provider’s instructions.
• Keep a record of the address details and any confirmation provided after signup.

What Happens After Signup?

The registered office address service is activated the same day after signup. Review the address details and instructions provided with the service, then use them accurately wherever you are authorised to enter the company’s registered office.

If you have already submitted a company application, follow Companies House guidance for the relevant process and check the official record for its status. Address activation and an official filing are separate steps, so do not treat the activation timeframe as a processing estimate for Companies House.

Address Activation Is Different From Company Incorporation

Getting an address service does not itself create a company or submit a company application. If you are incorporating a limited company, you still need to complete the applicable registration steps and provide the required information through the official process.

Similarly, if you are changing the registered office of an existing company, address activation does not by itself update the public company record. Follow the current official procedure for notifying a change and check that the record reflects it.

Registered Office vs Other Address Services

A registered office is the company’s formal address. A director service address belongs to an individual director, while a trading or customer-contact address serves a different public-facing purpose. Mail forwarding, scanning, parcel handling and returns are separate service features and should not be assumed to be included in a registered-office address plan.

Check the product terms for the exact mail services included. If you also need a different business or ecommerce address, select a service designed for that role rather than assuming one address plan covers every use.

Registered Office Address Price

The Registered Office Address product is listed at £3.99 when purchased using the annual plan option. Confirm the billed total, billing period, eligibility and current terms on the product page before ordering. Prices and product details can change.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the registered office address activated?

The address service is activated the same day after signup.

Does same-day activation mean my company is incorporated that day?

No. Address activation and company incorporation are separate processes. Follow the current Companies House application process and check the official status of your filing.

Does the address activation guarantee that a bank will accept my application?

No. A bank or other organisation applies its own requirements and verification process. An activated registered office address does not guarantee acceptance or verification for a separate service.

Will I receive mail or scans the same day?

Activation timing does not describe the delivery or handling time for an individual letter. Check the product terms for mail receipt, notification, scanning or forwarding services and any related fees.

Can I use the address for my director’s service address too?

Do not assume so. The registered office and a director’s service address are different roles. Check whether the provider offers a separate service and whether it is appropriate for your needs.

Next Steps

Review the Registered Office Address plan for current terms and the address details. For a guide to choosing an address before forming a company, read Registered Office Address Requirements in England and Wales. If you need to move an existing company to a new address, see How to Change Your Limited Company’s Registered Office Address.

This article is general information only and is not legal or company-formation advice. Confirm current Companies House procedures and the address provider’s terms for your circumstances.