Snapshot
Monthly: £20–£40+ (excl. VAT)
Annual: often 15–30% cheaper than 12× monthly
Pricing varies by location (London premium), what’s included, and the provider’s fee model.
What drives the price?
- Address type: Registered office, director service address, or both.
- Location: Central London ≈ higher trust, slightly higher cost.
- Mail handling: unlimited vs. per-page scanning, OCR, AI summaries.
- Forwarding policy: pay-as-you-go vs. bundles; postage at cost?
- Extras: phone numbers, meeting rooms, certificate services.
Typical bundles
| Feature | Budget (£20–£25/m) | Standard (£25–£35/m) | Premium (£35–£50+/m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered office | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Director service address | —/add-on | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mail scanning | limited/capped | fair usage | priority + OCR/AI |
| Forwarding | per-item fee | transparent per-item | priority handling |
| Location | non-central | London zones | Central London |
Tip: Add up 12 months for the features you’ll actually use—headlines can be misleading.
Hidden-fee traps to watch
- “Activation/handling” charges on top of monthly price
- Per-page scanning fees without a clear cap
- Mandatory forwarding (paying postage even if you don’t need it)
- Short trial prices that jump after 1–3 months
- High “change of address” or “ID check” surcharges
How to compare (5-step method)
- Define must-haves: Registered office, Director address, Scanning level.
- Pick 3 providers with transparent pricing.
- Calculate 12-month total (incl. VAT & recurring add-ons).
- Read the mail forwarding fine print.
- Prefer providers with AI summaries and searchable PDFs—saves you time.
Example: BetaOffice pricing model
- Simple: Central London address, registered office + director address.
- AI-sorted mail: urgent detection, categories, quick summaries.
- Forward only when needed (transparent per-item + postage).
- No “gotchas.”
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Mini-FAQ
Is an annual plan worth it?
Usually yes if you’ll operate a full year—savings of 15–30% are common.
Can I start monthly and switch to annual?
Most providers allow it; check whether they prorate.
Do I still need ID verification (KYC)?
Yes—address services in the UK require ID and proof of address checks (AML/KYC). Be ready with passport/ID and proof of address.
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