{"id":1282,"date":"2023-06-07T16:16:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T15:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duport.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1282"},"modified":"2026-07-08T13:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T12:06:06","slug":"fraudulent-use-of-an-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duport.co.uk\/blog\/fraudulent-use-of-an-address\/","title":{"rendered":"Fraudulent Use of an Address by a UK Limited Company"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finding out that another company has registered your home or business address without permission can be frustrating and confusing. At Duport, we often speak to company owners who are unsure what to do when their address has been used incorrectly on the Companies House register. A common issue is discovering that a company has been registered using an address without the owner\u2019s permission. This guide explains what you can do if this happens and how to request an address change through Companies House.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Importance of Address Authorisation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When setting up a UK limited company, providing accurate and up-to-date information, including a registered office address, is vital. This address serves as the official contact point for the company and is publicly available for various legal and administrative purposes. For that reason, a company should only use an address where it has permission from the owner or occupier.<\/p>\n

What Happens When Someone Uses Your Address Without Permission?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Each year, some homeowners and businesses discover that their address has been used by a company without their knowledge. In some cases, this involves someone using a business address they have no connection with. In others, a homeowner may suddenly start receiving official letters for a company they have never heard of. If this happens, there is a process you can follow to challenge the address and notify Companies House.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What to do if your address has been used without permission <\/strong><\/h4>\n

The first step is to contact Companies House and explain that the company does not have permission to use your address as its registered office. This can be done by phone on 0303 1234 500 or by email\u00a0enquiries@companieshouse.gov.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Companies House has a default address that it uses for companies found to be using a registered office without permission. In most instances, Companies House will require a specific form to be filled in showing proper procedure has been followed and evidence logged before they change to this default address.<\/p>\n

Form RP07 – Application to change a company\u2019s disputed registered office address<\/h4>\n

The form RP07 allows individuals or companies to change the registered address of anyone using it without authorisation and is available to download from Companies House here: RP07 download<\/a><\/p>\n

The fastest way to file the RP07 is to use the Companies House file upload service: Companies House document upload service<\/a><\/p>\n

You will need to create a personal account with your email address before you are able to use the upload service, but it is significantly faster than sending forms by post. However, there is a postal option on the form if you prefer.<\/p>\n

Completing the RP07 Form<\/strong><\/h4>\n