Business accounts Register a company Support About Open an account Log in to web VIRTUAL OFFICE ADDRESS Get a virtual office address and register a limited company, in minutes LTD LTD Limited Search We’re only accepting single shareholders help Get a central London address to use as your registered address – keep your home address private! Apply within minutes, in one streamlined process Get your certificate of incorporation within hours. If it’s a Friday night, it can take until Mondayhelp Plus, you’ll get a Tide business account at the same time The benefits of a virtual office Not come across this service before? With our virtual office address option, you get a central London address to use as your registered address. This is brilliant for new businesses: Get your mail, wherever you are 📩 🌴 Digital nomad? We’ll scan and email your mail to you, so you’ll never miss an important letter – even if you’re in a hammock in Honolulu. Keep your home address private 🏠 If you use your home address as your registered address, it’s publicly available so anyone can see it online. Keep it top secret instead! Your address stays the same 📫 A virtual office gives you a permanent address. Even if you move house or office, you don’t need to tell Companies House – less admin is always a win! What’s included with a virtual office address? The virtual office address service is available only to new Tide members who register their company with us. You can choose between a monthly and yearly billing option. You will be billed for your initial term once your company has been incorporated by Companies House and your Tide account is approved. The plan includes: Registered office address: 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE Correspondence address for director: 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE Same day mail scanning and email forwarding: Official mail will be scanned and emailed to you on the same day it’s received Unofficial mail (for example, advertising) will be returned to the sender The plan doesn’t include collecting or forwarding mail, except cheques which are forwarded to you by post. Get started Ready to be a business owner? Here’s how it works. Tide is here to support you in starting your own company. We believe the world would be a better place if more people gave it a shot – that’s why we’ve made company formations easier than ever. Two-in-one We register your company and open your business account in four easy steps. Free We’ll take care of your company registration fee – plus, there are no monthly fees for your account. Fast Your business account should be open in minutes, and your company is usually registered the same day. Secure We’re a Companies House approved formation agent with a secure integration, so you’re in safe hands. How to get started setting up your limited company Time to turn your idea into reality. In one streamlined process, you can register your UK limited company, get a virtual office address, and open a Tide business account. Better yet, we’ll take care of the registration cost with Companies House, so it won’t cost you a penny. Unique company name Use our search tool to instantly check if your company name is available. Registered office address Keep things simple and private by opting for Tide's 'virtual office address' service. The 'registered office address' is where official communications are sent, for example, letters from Companies House. Personal information You'll need the name, nationality, date of birth, occupation and address of the director. If there are more than one director or shareholders, you can add this detail later directly with Companies House. Why register your company using Tide? Trusted by over 350,000 businesses From consultants to cupcake makers, coders to coat makers, we’re all about supporting small businesses giving business owners time back so they can do what they love and grow their business. All your business account needs in one app Create and pay invoices, freeze your card, organise your money with multiple accounts, tag transactions with your own labels – it’s all in there. Loved by accountants Sync with your accounting software or give your accountant read access to make bookkeeping a breeze. Member perks As a Tide member, you’ll enjoy exclusive discounts and bonuses from companies on the same mission as us: to save business owners valuable time and money. Virtual Office Address FAQs What is a virtual office address? What happens if you are unable to offer me a Tide account? What are the benefits of a virtual office address with Tide? How do I sign up to the Virtual Office Address service? How will I be billed? How do I cancel? Can I cancel anytime? Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-month? How do I update my registered office address if I cancel? 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