Sole Trader questiions

[propertyguy]

Hi All,
First post, so please go easy on me, I've been searching on here for a few weeks now but can't seem to find the exact answer i'm after,

I currently live in a rented house and the tenacy agreement states the property can not to be used for business, I'm going to start trading as a Sole Trader and need another address for my business, can I / do i need to use a virtal office as my address for Bank Account, and when i register with HMRC as self empolyed ?
Thanks

 

[megotbigears]

I wouldnt worry, you will be allowed to use the address for your bank account and as hmrc address with no problems.

Most tenancy agreements will have a clause in saying the premises cant be used for business. That doesnt mean you cant live at the address and be a sole trader plumber for example.

 

[Alan]

As above, if you don't bring your clients to the property and don't store stock or manufacture things in the property then landlords won't care.

Obviously if you want to set up a dentist practice, or manufacture furniture, or store corrosive chemicals at the property that is a different matter.