Changes for Companies House address rules

Newsletter issue – February 2025

Changes have taken effect regarding Companies House rules on the public register.

The number of self-employed due to submit their forms still stood at 3.4 million with one week to go, according to HMRC.

As of 27 January, you can apply to hide your residential address from the public register if it's been used as your company's registered office address.

Failure to meet the deadline risks a £100 fine – which can increase depending on how late the final submission is. A daily penalty of £10 kicks in after three months, going up to as much as £900. Then the total of the fine rises higher after 6 months; either another 5% of the tax due or £300 - whichever is bigger. A further penalty of another 5% or £300 charge then applies after twelve months.

'If your residential address is the company's current registered office address, you'll need to change your registered office address before applying,' Companies House explained on its website. Individuals can apply under section 1088 of the rules.

There is a new form for those wishing to make use of the change. Officially labelled as 'suppressing your residential address', it costs £30 for each document. Search for the SR01 form online to access and download a copy.