Date: 15/03/2018 | Corporate, Blogs
It is currently possible to apply to have your home address suppressed on the public register if you can demonstrate a serious risk of violence or intimidation as a result of your company’s activities, however this does not apply to many individuals, and in any case, does not apply to any forms filed prior to 1 January 2003. In addition to risk of violence or intimidation, research shows that company directors are twice as likely to be victims of identity fraud.
The UK Government is seeking to address these issues by introducing new regulations which will allow directors to remove their home addresses from all public Companies House records. These regulations are expected to come into force by the end of summer 2018.
In the meantime, we would always recommend using the company’s registered office or another appropriate business address as a director’s service address. Davidson Chalmers offer a registered office facility which can be used for this very purpose.
If you would like further information on protecting your information at Companies House, or on our registered office facility, please get in touch at companysecretary@davidsonchalmers.com.
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