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August 7, 2014
May 5, 2021

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Personal impressions are everything

Spotting someone who is trustworthy is a very important skill in the business world. Personal impressions are everything in a business and go a long way.

In business you will come across many potential clients, suppliers and partners. It is very important to build a picture of that person before agreeing to work with them. Spotting someone who is trustworthy is a very important skill in the business world. The old adage of not judging a book by its cover can often be a wise and effective saying to call upon. However a new report is explaining that most people actually form a judgement of a person in a very quick time.Many people may think they are non-judgmental, however a report is now suggesting that we actually form a decision if we can trust them within a split second of first laying eyes on themResearch carried out by the New York University has suggested that human brains automatically compute the features of another person`s face upon first viewing. This then relays to us a judgment based on the appearance before we have had time to properly assess the persons face.

Need to improve the face of your business?

Your Virtual Office London has always helped smaller companies improve the face of their business. We provide professional business services to help improve the image you portray on your potential business clients and suppliers. It is a well-known fact people will form a judgment on a person and of a business, having a professional image is key to really succeeding in the market you are competing in.Your Virtual Office London provides prestigious business address and virtual office services to help sharpen up the small fledgling business. In competitive sectors having a professional image is a vital tool to help you build a thriving business. We provide key services to help with the progression of your company`s success. Services such as a London registered office address and business mail forwarding services in a prominent central London location will help to portray a professional image which will help your business increase is success and growth rate.Customers are very savvy when it comes to researching your business and doing their homework. Research has shown that a client would prefer to deal with a larger company as opposed to a home-based one man band, our services are aimed to give your small business then professional face it needs to develop itself.

August 5, 2014
May 5, 2021

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A professional image is the key for your fledglings business success

Clients are becoming very aware that more and more businesses are operating from home. But building a professional image is important for business success.

In business, professional image is the key to your success. Many more people are now taking the plunge and starting a new business venture within the comforts of their own home. The internet has made starting a company a simple process and operating a business from home even easier.What many of the start-ups in our own experience frequently overlook is the information required during the formation of a new Limited Company. Key details such a registered office address, director`s details and even shareholders details can often be confirmed without properly thinking about the ramifications of the details provided to Companies House.Most new business start-ups have not been through the company formation process before and such terminologies as a registered office address can be overlooked. It is important to understand that any details provided on formation will be permanently on public records.

Security and peace of mind

Using our London mail forwarding service with a registered office address has many benefits for your company. Firstly we have to imagine what would happen if you were to use your own residential address for your business. Many of our business clients always intend to provide the best possible service to their own customers, however as the business grows so will the potential for possibility of a disgruntled customer. We have had many scare stories where customers have turned up at a person`s house to discuss something very trivial, they managed to obtain the residential address via a company search online. You can imagine how awkward this could be if it`s unexpected and you were at home with your family.Our London mail forwarding address and registered office provides you with a safe and secure service that keeps your residential address of public record. This means there is no chance of customers turning up as and when it suits them. It gives you peace of mind and helps you to concentrate on providing the best possible service to your clients.

A professional image is the key for your fledglings` business success

Clients are becoming very aware that more and more businesses are operating from home. Many potential customers will do their homework first, and looking at where your business is operating from is part of their process. If you have a residential street address on your website then most customers will have a look at where you are trading from. Again a customer is more likely to go with an established larger company as this provides security over a small one man band operating from home. Our London mail forwarding address service is designed to give the smaller business an equal footing, it makes your company appear well established.Our London address is located in a prestigious location in central London. Using an established address in the heart of London can help persuade those clients who may have been reluctant to purchase from you due to knowing you were operating out of a residential address.

Why use Your Virtual Office London?

Your Virtual Office London have been providing leading expert advice to small businesses since 1971. Having started out as a company formation agent in City Road where Companies House were once based, our services have since grown to provide a more complete package for our clients.We understand starting a company is an important step, often a milestone in one`s personal life, and that we are here to ensure you do things correctly. Using our experience we can help guide you through the formation process and help provide guidance on the supplementary services that we provide to our clients.Our mail forwarding and registered office can be combined with a director`s service address to provide complete anonymity for peace of mind. Further into your businesses life span you may require professional advice for accounting, we have trained qualified accountants who can help talk plain English to you about the requirement`s HMRC set out for Ltd companies.Whatever your need, get in touch today, we are always happy to help.

August 4, 2014
May 5, 2021

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My trading address options

If you`re starting a business, you may want to use and display a prestigious London trading address as either your primary or secondary address for trading.

If you`re starting a business, whether you`re a sole trader, Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership or even a Public Limited Company you may want to use and display a prestigious London business address as either your primary or secondary address. Your Virtual Office London provides you with a prominent address in a prestigious central London location. Our business address and mail forwarding service is designed to give your business instant credibility for a very minimal initial outlay.

Why wouldn't I just use my residential address?

There are a number of good reasons why you may not want to use your own residential address as your trading address. If you display a residential address to your clients as your main business address it instantly tells your client that you are more than likely to be working from home, this can give the client an unprofessional image as they will think you are a very small company that may not be well established. If you upset any customers they may be inclined to visit your work address and if you are using your residential address as the trading address then this can lead to awkward and embarrassing visits when you are least expecting them.

What benefits do I get from using your mail address service for my trading address?

Our service comes with many features which can really help boost your businesses overall client acquisition and retention rate. Many people overlook the importance of image, however image is everything in business and in order for your business to progress you must impress your clients.

Mail Forwarding & London Business Address Features:

  • Central London EC1 location
  • Private & Secure
  • Signed For parcels accepted
  • Customer service at door for visting clients
  • Collect or have mail forwarded to any location worldwide
  • Unlimited mail volumes

How easy is it to setup?

We have made the process very simple, all you need to do is purchase online and complete a very simple online form. Once the order is received our end, we try and get your accountant live and activated within 2 hours on a working day. We do need two forms of Identification, one photo graphic and one proof of address dated within the last 3 months. Once this is received we are able handing the mail you receive out to you.

Why Your Virtual Office London

We are the leaders in Company Formation and Virtual Office Services. We have been providing supplementary business services such as registered office address, mail forwarding, directors service and accounting for over 20 years. When you decide to choose us are your professional service provider you are taking on a team that has experience and a great working knowledge. If you would like to find out more information on any of our services please don`t hesitate to get in touch, we are always happy to help.

August 4, 2014
May 5, 2021

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What shareholder details are on public view?

When you register a company with Companies House, the details of your registered office address, directors address and shareholder information is required.

When you register a company with Companies House, a lot of information is stored on record. Details of your registered office address, directors address and shareholder information is required. As Companies House is a public registrar the information is made available for the public, this is to ensure transparency of trading and that the company owners are accountable for the actions.

What details are made public?

When you first form the company you will be required to provide all the correct details; shareholders full names are on record along with the shareholders addresses. Once the company has been formed and new shareholders join only their full name is required. This means no address is needed, you are not legally required to inform Companies House of your address or change of address. When you first form the company you will need to provide the value of the share, the type of share (class), and the number of shares that have been issued.

Your Virtual Office London

If you are thinking of starting a Limited Company or Limited Liability Partnership please do get in contact with us. We have been forming companies since 1971 and have vast experience in the types of companies and what would be best suited for you. We provide supplementary services for your company formations, such as registered office address service in London, director`s service address, London mail forwarding service, and business accounting. Whatever you require we can help provide expert professional guidance without any obligations.

August 4, 2014
May 5, 2021

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Alternatives to Use Home Address as Registered Office Address

If you have formed a company you will be aware that you are legally required to provide a registered office address for your company. Find out how and why.

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Alternatives to using your home address as a registered office address

If you have formed a company you will be aware that you are legally required to provide a registered office address for your company. This is a public available record, which means anyone can search for your registered office address online. This of course can have implications if you use your own residential address.

Why do I have to give a registered office address?

A registered office is for mail correspondence from HMRC and Companies house, you will receive several letters on a yearly basis from companies house and HMRC, including tax notices, company documents and other statuary mail. Its also a legal requirement for any legal action against your company, the address will be used for any legal letters that could be aimed your company if there have been some disputes.

What address can I use?

You can use any UK address, many people who start a company for the first time will use their residential address however you can use a registered office service which we provide. The address service gives you the best london office address option for forming your company. Our address gives your business credibility as it`s a real London address in location where many businesses operate. Many of our Limited Company and Limited Liability Partnerships choose the registered office address before they form the company as any registered office changes will be listed on public record.

Our service also stops junk and unsolicited mail, it helps to prevent unwanted callers aswell, if you have angry customers they may want to visit your registered office and if you use your residential address it could be very awkward and unprofessional.

We also include free mail forwarding worldwide to any location of your choice, this means any HMRC and Companies House statuary mail will be forwarded on to your location.

Your Virtual Office London

Your Virtual Office London are one of the most experienced company formations and business address service providers in the UK. We have been forming companies since 1971 and fully understand the needs of your fledgling business.

Our London registered office and mail forwarding service is located in a prominent and prestigious commercial area in central London. Our registered office is only £45.00 per annum and we can also provide a real business trading address to complement your registered office address, this costs £92.50 per annum.

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July 30, 2014
May 5, 2021

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Does my company require a registered office address?

When the company is being registered with Companies House, Companies House requires a registered office address for this type of company. Find its benefits.

The simple answer to that is yes, an LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) must provide a registered office address when forming the company.When the company is being registered with Companies House, Companies House requires a registered office address for this type of company. The address will be used for all official stator mail from HMRC and Companies House.It`s a legal requirement however the address can be changed at any time, however if you are looking to keep your residential address private, we would recommend from outset using our registered office address in London from outset. When you change an address at company`s house, and you are allowed to change the address at any time, all changes are kept on public record. This means anyone can see past addresses which could be your residential address.You are allowed to use any UK address as the main registered office address, residential, commercial or other. We always recommend our service address as its very affordable and it keeps your details private.

Benefits of using our registered office address

  • Stops unwanted junk mail
  • Stops unwanted or disgruntled visitors
  • Prestigious London address
  • Impresses clients with a professional commercial address
  • All mail is forwarded free of charge

Why our registered office service?

Our London office address service adds instant prestige to your company, creating a professional corporate image that impresses your clients. Using your residential address will not have the same effect on clients, some clients are hard to please and our service is aimed at impressing everyone no matter how difficult they may be to please.

Your Virtual Office London registered office service

Your Virtual Office London provide company formations which include formations of Limited Liability Partnerships and Limited Companies, a registered office address in Central London. Our location is very eminent and well recognized globally for being the hub of commerce and finance in London. With our registered office address all HMRC and Companies House statutory mail is forwarded to your location free of charge by 1st class mail same day, and this does include forwarding to international address for our overseas clients.If you found this blog helpful you can read more articles on our address services here.

July 25, 2014
May 5, 2021

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Can a personal customer use the London mail forwarding address for private use?

Our mail forwarding address can be used by personal and private customers. If you are a personal customer who wishes to use our service, you can for sure!

Our mail forwarding address can be used by a personal customer for private use. If you are a personal customer who wishes to use our service, that is fine, we do not restrict our mail forwarding service to just business customers.

Why would I want to use your mail forwarding address?

There are many good reasons why you would want to use the address for personal use. Many of our personal customers use the London mailing address when they move home. If you move home you may want to have another address you can use to have mail redirected too. Our mail box allows all of your personal post to be redirected to our prestigious address.If you rent a property and it is on a short term basis then you may want more security when it comes to your mail. Our mail box service provides excellent security for your mail and you are able to collect your post from our office premises in London. You can also choose to have the mail forwarded to any location worldwide.Travellers also use our services, if you are travelling the globe you may want to have some post forwarded to you at one of your foreign destinations. Our mail forwarding service will collect your post and then forward this to an address of your choice. This is very important for some customers so that they don`t miss any important bills or letters that may be of up most importance to them.

A few advantages of our mail forwarding service:

  • Affordable
  • Prestigious London Address
  • Mail Forwarded Worldwide
  • Private, Confidential & Secure
  • Cheaper than Royal Mail
  • Collect mail from our offices
  • 3, 6 and 12 month contract options available
  • Parcels & Signed For post accepted
  • Instant Activation

I`m interested in your mail forwarding service, what next?

If you would like to proceed with our London mail forwarding service you are able to purchase online via our website. You may find it beneficial to speak to one of our staff first who can help explain the product in greater details and talk through the process. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us, we are always happy to help.Your Virtual Office London is a leading virtual office provider, if you found this product post helpful you can read more in our business blog.

July 24, 2014
May 5, 2021

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When do I buy a director's service address?

A director's service address can be purchased at any time before, during or after you have formed a company. Learn why to buy this address and more details.

A director's service address can be purchased at any time before, during or after you have formed a company. A director is required to add an address at Companies House, this is a legal requirement. Statuary mail from HMRC or Companies House would then be sent to this address.We would recommend that you purchase the directors service address before you form a company for some very good reasons.If you want to use a director`s service address to protect your residential address and you have already formed a Limited Company at Companies House, the address already used will be permanently on record. So for example you have just formed a Limited Company using your residential address as the directors address any changes to this will still show the original address and the date of the change, as well as showing the new address.

Who can access my address?

Your Limited Companies information is stored on the company register and this is a public record. A public record can be accessed by anyone, most people these days will access the record via the web check service provided by companies house. This will show information such as the Company Name, Number, Date of Incorporation, Directors Details, and even financial information.We strongly recommend using our directors service address in conjunction with our registered office address to help protect your residential address from public view.

Benefits of using our Director's Service Address

  • All mail from HMRC and Companies House forwarded free of charge to any location worldwide
  • Mail can also be collected from our London office
  • Our service offers complete anonymity to all clients
  • Having a London address in a prestigious area adds real credibility to your business operation

If you would like to discuss any of the points raised in this blog post, please feel free to get in contact with us. We provide leading services such as mail forwarding addresses in London, registered office address, company formation and accounting.If you would like to read more on our service, why not try our business blog? It`s informative and an excellent resource for start-up businesses.

July 24, 2014
May 5, 2021

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When do i purchase a registered office address?

A registered office address can be purchased at any time during your Limited Companies life time. If you found this post interesting, you can read more.

When do I buy a registered office address for my company?

A registered office address can be purchased at any time during your Limited Companies life time. However we always recommend that if you are forming a Limited Company yourself, that you register your company address with our London office service in advance.There is good reason why we recommend purchasing the registered office before forming a company at Companies House for good reason; it will save you time and keep any private addresses of public record.When you register a company for the first time at Companies House, they legally require you to state where your companies registered office is located. If you don`t have a registered office address service, then you will normally place your residential address in this section. This information will be stored permanently on public record which can be searched at any time by anyone via Companies House web check system. Even if you decide to change your registered office address at a later date, the search will still show the change of address and will list your original address on record.Many of our clients use our registered office address service to keep their residential address private and off searchable records, so its thoroughly recommend that you purchase our service before forming a Limited Company.

Benefits of using our registered office address.

  1. All statutory mail is forwarded to any location worldwide for free
  2. Receive HMRC post at this address
  3. Mail can be collected from our offices
  4. Completely private and confidential
  5. Prestigious London address available
  6. Instant creditability for your prospective clients

Why you wouldn`t want to use your residential address

  1. Unwanted callers could turn up
  2. Junk Mail
  3. Legal action aimed at you residential address

Your Virtual Office London is leading expert in company formations and supplementary services for both Limited Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships. If you would like further advice on our registered office address services please do get in contact with us.If you found this post interesting, you can read more in our business blog.

July 19, 2014
May 5, 2021

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Which London address package is right for me?

Find out which London address packages are right for your trading businesses, a registered office address service and a director`s service address.

We provide three different address services. We provide a London office address for trading businesses, a registered office address service and a director`s service address. All three are different from each other and have key features which are important to understand.The first question you need to ask yourself is what type of business are you? Are you a Limited Company, Partnership or sole trader? (There are more legal entities to the ones we listed but these are the main types our customers own).If you are a Limited Company you will be able to choose all three services. The our central London office location is for your company registration, this is the main address that is required legally by Companies House. This address is on public record, the registered office address will be used to send you legal letters and statutory mail such as Tax Returns from HMRC& company documents from Companies House. The advantage to using our registered office address service in London is that it instantly takes your personal address of record; this has obvious benefits and keeps your address private and secure. Another benefit is that it looks very professional; our address situated in London is in a vibrant and affluent business start-up area which will instantly give your company an excellent image to prospective clients.Again if you`re a Limited Company our Directors Service address is similar in terms of function to the registered office address. When you register a limited company through Companies House, you will need to list at least one director. When you list this director Companies House will require you to input contact information such as where the director is located. Our director`s service address allows you to place our prestigious London address instead of your own. Again the same benefits apply to this as per the registered office address; it takes your personal address of public record and makes you look more professional.Our London office address for trading businesses is for Limited Companies, sole traders and even personal customers. This is simple a mail address that allows you to receive your post at our London office address. This has many benefits such as making your business look established, if you`re a personal customer this can help if you are in many locations and need a central point to pick up your post form. Many customers use this address as their main office location, if you are based in another city, having the capital as another option for your customers makes your business operation look more professional, helping them to have trust in your business. For full features please view our London office address package page.If you have any questions about Your Virtual Office London packages, please get in touch with us today. Our team are always happy to take your call, or if you prefer, drop us an email and we aim to respond same day to all emails during working hours.If you liked this blog post, you can read more in our informative business blog.

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