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Tide Virtual Office Address vs 1st Formations Address Services
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| Comparison | Tide Virtual Office Address | 1st Formations Address Services |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | New limited companies that want a central London registered address alongside Tide company formation | Founders wanting formation and address services together |
| Cost | Public plans or quote — check current price | Public plans or quote — check current price |
| Pricing basis | plan/service pricing | plan/service pricing |
| Commitment | Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product. | Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product. |
| Eligibility | Company/address-use rules and identity checks can apply. | Company/address-use rules and identity checks can apply. |
| Key capabilities | Central London registered office address · Director correspondence address · Official-mail scanning · Integrated with Tide company formation | Registered office options · Service address options · Mail handling |
| Reasons to consider | Convenient for founders already using Tide formation · Helps separate a home address from public company records | Credible option in this service category · Can be compared against alternatives using the same BizDeck criteria |
| Things to check | Not the same thing as a physical trading premises · Mail-handling scope and eligibility should be checked before relying on it | Suitability depends on business requirements and usage · Pricing, eligibility and contractual terms should be checked directly |
| Verified | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-02 |
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