Creating a company run from home

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Creating a company run from home

theodored 03/08/2007, 9:34 AM

Hi,

I am looking to incorporate a new business from home, is it possible to use a home address as the registered office address? Additionally as a way of cutting costs etc do I actually have to appoint a company secretary?

Thanks,

Re: Creating a company run from home

John Puddifoot 18/08/2007, 11:40 AM
No reason why you can't use a home address for your registered office at all - as long are you are happy for people to rock up at your home if they want to find you!

You will need a Company Secretary to be regsitered (although I think this rule is being considered for change) as well as another director (so minimum two people). There is a lot of advice about all of this through Business Link and your bank can usually help too, but don't assume you need to have a limited company. If you're looking to save money whilst getting started, working as a sole trader might be an option worth thinking about. Either way, but especially if you go limited, I'd recommend finding the money for a decent accountant - they're usually very good at this kind of advice and will save you all sorts of hassle when it comes to dealing with the Inland Revenue (or Customs) and Companies House! For the sake of £50-100 per month I'd say it's well worthwhile!

John Puddifoot
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