How do you find a cost-effective registered office address in Essex?
Last updated · General guidance, not legal or tax advice
A cost-effective registered office address is one where the headline price covers what your company actually needs: a legally appropriate address, reliable handling of official post, and no surprise charges for scanning, director addresses or cancelling. The lowest advertised price is not always the lowest total cost.
Registered Address Essex charges £10 a month or £100 a year for a registered office at 105 High Street, Brentwood, CM14 4RR. No VAT is added, there is no setup fee, and a director service address is included for every director.
What should a registered office price include?
- Use of the address as your company's registered office on the public register
- Receiving and handling official post from Companies House, HMRC and the courts
- Telling you promptly when post arrives — ideally with a scanned copy
- A director service address, so directors' home addresses stay off the public register
- Clear notice periods and no exit fees
If any of these cost extra, add them to the headline price before you compare providers.
Which extra charges should you check?
- Separate fees for a director service address (often charged per director)
- Per-letter scanning or forwarding charges
- Setup, admin or 'activation' fees
- VAT added on top of the advertised price
- Minimum terms, automatic price rises at renewal, or cancellation fees
What does Registered Address Essex charge?
| Plan | Price | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | £10 per month, no VAT | Rolling monthly; cancel at any time with 30 days' notice |
| Annual | £100 per year, no VAT | Paid in advance; non-refundable; equivalent to £8.33 a month |
Both plans include the registered office address and a director service address for all directors. Scannable mail is uploaded to your secure online account and you are notified by email; items that cannot be scanned can be collected, redelivered or confidentially disposed of. See full pricing.
What can a low-cost address not do?
A registered office address is a statutory address for official correspondence. It is not a place to meet clients or run your business from, and it does not change where your company is taxed. Your company must still deal with its own filings, accounts and tax returns — the address provider only receives post on your behalf.
If you trade from somewhere else, you may also need a trading address.
In short
Compare registered office providers on total cost, not the headline price: check whether director service addresses, scanning, VAT, setup and cancellation are included. Registered Address Essex charges £10/month or £100/year at 105 High Street, Brentwood, with no VAT, no setup fee and a director service address for all directors included. A registered office is for official post only — it is not a workspace and does not change your tax or filing responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
Is VAT added to the £10/month price?
No. The prices shown are the total you pay — £10 a month or £100 a year.
Can I cancel the monthly plan?
Yes. The monthly plan is rolling and can be cancelled with 30 days' notice. The annual plan is paid in advance and is non-refundable.
Do I need to be based in Essex?
No. Any company registered in England and Wales can use an Essex registered office, wherever its directors live or work.
Sources and official guidance
This guide is general information about UK rules as at 3 October 2026. It is not legal, tax or financial advice.