To verify the authenticity of your company’s addresses and ensure compliance, please provide the necessary documentation for the registered address, trading address, and principal place of business.
The Company's Registered Address, Trading Address, and Principal Place of Business
1. Registered Address
Definition: The official address of the company as registered with the relevant governmental or regulatory body.
Required Documentation:
- Certificate of Incorporation: Issued by the corporate registry upon the company's formation.
- Recent Utility Bill or Bank Statement: Dated within the last 3 months, showing the registered address.
- Lease Agreement: If the property is rented, a copy showing the company’s name and the registered address.
2. Trading Address
Definition: The physical location where the company conducts its business operations, which may differ from the registered address.
Required Documentation:
- Lease or Rental Agreement: Proof that the company operates from this address.
- Utility Bill or Local Authority Tax Bill: Dated within the last 3 months, showing the trading address.
- Business Rates Document: Official document showing business rates for the trading address.
3. Principal Place of Business
Definition: The main location where the company’s central management and control is carried out, which may be different from both the registered and trading addresses.
Required Documentation:
- Office Lease Agreement: If the company owns or leases a separate location for its headquarters.
- Recent Utility Bill or Bank Statement: Showing the principal place of business address, dated within the last 3 months.
- Company Letterhead: Official documents or letters from the company displaying the principal place of business address.
Examples of Address Verification Documents
- Utility Bills: Electricity, water, gas, or internet bills.
- Government-Issued Documents: Business licenses, local authority tax bills.
- Bank Statements: Official statements showing the address.
- Lease Agreements: Contracts showing tenancy agreements with relevant details.
- Tax Documents: Documents filed with tax authorities showing the company's address.
Additional Points
- Timeliness: All documents used for address verification should be recent (typically within the last 3 months).