Public vs Private Details

Plain-English guide · UK candidates

Public record is part of the role

If you are appointed as a UK company director, certain information appears on the Companies House register. This is normal for UK company officers, not specific to nominee arrangements.

What may be visible

Public details can include your name, service address, month and year of birth, nationality, occupation if supplied, appointment date and resignation date. Historic appointments may remain visible.

Public record map

What may be visible

Understanding public visibility helps you decide before you continue as a director candidate.

VNameUsually visible on the register.
VService addressVisible, so choose carefully.
PFull DOBProtected from public display.
HHistoryAppointments may remain searchable.

Service address vs home address

A service address can be different from your residential address. This matters. If your home address is used as the service address, it may become visible in public filings.

Decide before applying

If public visibility would cause problems with your employer, profession, family situation or personal safety, think carefully before continuing. A legitimate process should make this clear upfront.

Before you continue

If you understand the public-record element and still want to continue, start with registration.