California won’t let you use a PO box for your business address on your formation documents. In fact, the California Secretary of State will reject your filing if you try listing one. The business address you list on your articles of formation or organization must be a physical address in California.

How do you address a business with a PO Box?

Apply for a PO Box

1. Step 1: Search for Post Office locations near you using the search bar under “Reserve a New PO Box.”
2. Step 2: Choose a Post Office location and make selections on your desired PO Box size and payment period.
3. Step 3: Enter your contact and billing information to reserve your PO Box.

Can I use a PO Box as a legal address?

Can I Use a PO Box as a Legal Address? In short, no. You only get a number when you rent a PO box. However, acquiring a UPS street address and mailbox will allow you to use it as your legal address.

Can a PO Box be used for a business address?

Your business address is a matter of public record. I personally do not want my home address out on the internet for anyone one to find. I’ve done both. Generally when a PO Box is used for an address, the consumer assumes you are a home-based business or a one person shop. This may generate less trust.

Can a registered agent use a P.O.Box?

Some businesses choose to use their business address as their registered agent address. Certain states require a business address in the articles of incorporation that are filed for the business, but not all. In such states, a P.O. Box may be an option for a business address, but it still might not be the best idea.

What’s the difference between a PO Box and a private mailbox?

You want a proper mailing address. One key difference between PO boxes and private mailboxes is that only mailboxes provide your business with a real, physical street address. A PO box cannot be used as the official address for your business when it comes to filing paperwork, or as a searchable location listing in Google.

Can a company use a Royal Mail PO Box?

The general rule is that you cannot use a PO Box as a company’s registered office. It is important that a company’s official address is real and can be found by a member of the general public. It is not permitted to use a Royal Mail PO Box service or a third party address that is incomplete.