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Berlin virtual office providers compared on price, scan limits, and commercial register use. Cheapest from €28/month.

As flexible work, digital business models, and international teams have become the norm, virtual business addresses are growing in popularity — especially in cities like Berlin. Whether you want to register a company address in Berlin without maintaining a physical office, or simply project a professional presence, the right provider makes all the difference. We researched six of the most well-known virtual office providers in Berlin, compared them objectively, and put together this clear overview.
A virtual office gives you a registered business address without renting physical office space. It is a professional service where incoming post is received, scanned, or forwarded — often complemented by bookable meeting rooms, phone answering services, and a ladungsfähige Geschäftsadresse (a legally serviceable address, meaning post and formal deliveries actually reach a real recipient there). Virtual offices are ideal for founders, freelancers, and anyone who wants to register a Gewerbe without a physical office.
| Provider | Price from | Location | Mail handling included | No c/o on mail | Mail storage | Suitable for commercial register | Setup time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teeberg | €28/month annual · €35/month monthly | Prenzlauer Berg | Daily physical forwarding from €28; virtually unlimited daily document-grade scanning from €63 | ✅ | Free, no time limit | ✅ from the Virtual Office plan | Usually same-day |
| Virtual Office Berlin | €30/month annual · €35/month monthly | Schöneberg | Weekly physical forwarding (Pro); 5 scans/month then €1.20 each (Digital) | ✅ | 90 days, then destroyed | ✅ per provider | Not publicly confirmed* |
| Regus | €65/month | Alexanderplatz / Potsdamer Platz | Scanning included* | – | Not publicly confirmed* | ✅ subject to local regulations* | Not publicly confirmed* |
| CONTORA | €129/month | Brandenburger Tor / Gendarmenmarkt | Scanning included* | – | Not publicly confirmed* | Not publicly confirmed* | Not publicly confirmed* |
| Octavus | €179/month | Leipziger Platz | Scanning included* | – | Not publicly confirmed* | Not publicly confirmed* | Not publicly confirmed* |
| Mindspace | On request | Friedrichstraße / Münzstraße | – | – | On request | ✅ per provider listing* | On request |
Prices and service details taken from each provider's public pricing page, checked 9 October 2026. *Not independently verified — confirm directly with the provider before relying on these figures.
Which is the cheapest virtual office in Berlin?
At €28 per month on annual billing, Teeberg is the lowest-priced business address in this comparison. It is also the only entry-level plan that forwards post daily — Virtual Office Berlin, the next cheapest at €30 per month, forwards once a week.
For scanning, read the quota rather than the headline price. Teeberg's Virtual Office plan (€63/month annual) includes virtually unlimited daily document-grade scans, suitable for court and audit use. A surcharge only applies if you repeatedly receive more than 50 letters a month. Virtual Office Berlin's Digital plan (€30/month annual) includes five scans per month and charges €1.20 for each one after that, which works out cheaper below roughly 33 letters a month and more expensive above it. Teeberg also stores post free with no time limit and lets you collect it in person; Virtual Office Berlin destroys mail after 90 days and does not offer personal collection on either tariff.
Prices vary more than they first appear, because the headline monthly rate rarely tells the whole story. Three tiers cover most of the market:
Three costs are easy to miss when comparing headline prices. Mail forwarding fees: physically forwarding original letters is usually billed separately. At Teeberg, letters are forwarded free of charge; only parcels cost €10 plus postage. Setup or activation fees, which some premium providers charge on top of the monthly rate. And scan quotas: several Berlin providers include only a handful of scans per month and charge per item after that, so a cheap-looking plan can cost more than a plan with virtually unlimited scanning once your post volume rises. Always ask what's included before comparing two numbers side by side.
Yes — provided the address is genuinely ladungsfähig (serviceable for legal delivery), meaning post and formal deliveries actually reach a real recipient there, not just a mailbox. Since the 2008 GmbH reform (MoMiG), every company registering with the German commercial register (Handelsregister) must state a domestic business address — this is set out in Section 8 (4) No. 1 of the GmbHG for a GmbH or UG, with equivalent rules for an AG and for sole traders and partnerships under the German Commercial Code.
A P.O. box does not satisfy this requirement. A virtual office with a real usage agreement and documented mail handling — like Teeberg's — does. The local trade office (Gewerbeamt) can ask for confirmation that mail is genuinely delivered and collected at the address you register, so it's worth using a provider that can show this on request.
You don't need to live in Germany to register a company or a Gewerbe here, but you do need a valid German business address, and most providers are legally required — under Germany's anti-money-laundering law (Geldwäschegesetz) — to verify your identity and that of your company's management before activating the address. Expect to submit ID documents as part of onboarding regardless of which provider you choose.
For non-resident founders, a few things matter more than for local ones:
We cover the residency question in more depth in Living abroad — can I still have a business address in Berlin?, and the wider registration process in our guide to starting a company without an office.
The appeal isn't just cost, though that's usually the entry point. A virtual office typically runs €28–70/month against €200–400/month for even a basic coworking membership with an address add-on. Beyond price:
The trade-off: no dedicated desk of your own, and in-person client meetings usually mean booking a room separately rather than walking into your own office. For most solo founders and small teams, that trade is worth it — for teams that need daily desk space, a hybrid coworking setup makes more sense. More on the day-to-day mechanics in how a virtual office works in practice.
Virtual business addresses give founders, freelancers, and international teams a professional, legally compliant presence in Berlin without a physical office. Whether you're looking for an affordable entry-level option, a premium address, or maximum flexibility, Berlin has a wide range of providers to choose from. Compare price, legal eligibility, and what's actually included before you commit — the headline monthly rate rarely tells the full story.
Want to understand more about how a virtual office works in practice before making a decision? Our guide for founders walks you through everything step by step.
Looking to register a business address anywhere in Germany, not just Berlin? Our step-by-step guide to starting a company without an office covers the requirements nationwide.
Note: All information was carefully researched and is based on publicly available data from each provider (as of October 2026). No paid placements were made in this comparison.
The main virtual office providers in Berlin include Teeberg (€28/month on annual billing or €35/month monthly, Prenzlauer Berg), Virtual Office Berlin (€30/month annual or €35/month monthly, Schöneberg), Regus (from €65/month, multiple central locations), CONTORA Office Solutions (from €129/month, premium addresses), Octavus (from €179/month, Leipziger Platz), and Mindspace (price on request, multiple Berlin locations). Each offers a different combination of price, location, and services.
Teeberg at €28/month on annual billing, or €35/month with no minimum term. Virtual Office Berlin is next at €30/month annual and €35/month monthly. Both addresses are ladungsfähig. For the commercial register, Teeberg's Virtual Office starts at €63/month. The difference at entry level is mail handling: Teeberg forwards post daily, Virtual Office Berlin once a week.
The best provider depends on your priorities. For the best value, Teeberg stands out with pricing from €28/month on annual billing or €35/month with no minimum term, virtually unlimited daily mail scanning at no extra charge, and a legally compliant address in Prenzlauer Berg. For premium landmark addresses, CONTORA and Octavus are strong options. For international flexibility and a global network, Regus is a reliable choice.
This varies more than the headline price. Teeberg's Virtual Office plan at €63/month annual includes virtually unlimited daily scanning at document-grade quality, suitable for court and audit use, with no per-scan fee. A surcharge only applies if you repeatedly receive more than 50 letters a month. Virtual Office Berlin's Digital plan at €30/month annual includes five scans per month and charges €1.20 for each additional scan, and cannot scan bound documents, certificates, or anything in a sleeve or folder. If you receive more than about 33 letters a month, the capped plan costs more than Teeberg's.
Basic packages start around €28–35/month for a registered address with digital mail handling. Mid-tier plans with phone service or occasional meeting room access run €65–130/month, and premium landmark addresses with full office infrastructure go up to €300/month. Watch for separate mail-forwarding fees, setup fees, and monthly scan quotas on top of the base price.
Yes, as long as the address is ladungsfähig — meaning a real usage agreement and documented mail delivery are in place, not just a mailbox. This is a legal requirement under Section 8 (4) No. 1 of the German GmbH Act (GmbHG) for a GmbH or UG, with equivalent rules for other legal forms.
No. Non-resident founders can register a German business address remotely, but providers are required by German anti-money-laundering law to verify your identity during onboarding, so expect to submit ID documents even if you never visit in person.
You can book a virtual office address in Berlin directly online. Teeberg at Kollwitzstraße 76, 10435 Berlin offers a fast and fully digital booking process. Most providers let you compare packages and get started without a site visit — ideal if you are founding your business remotely or from abroad.
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