You want to start your business or present yourself more professionally – but without renting a full office right away? A business address is often the first step. But what options are there, and what do they really cost? We compare: virtual office, coworking space, office service, and more.
Table of Contents
- 1. Why a business address matters in the first place
- 2. What options are available?
- 3. Cost comparison: which address fits you?
- 4. Tips for choosing
- 5. Conclusion: Start professionally without high fixed costs
1. Why a business address matters in the first place
Whether for your imprint, business registration, or as the official address for authorities – you can't do without a business address. If you don't have your own office space, you need an alternative solution. Importantly, the address must be capable of receiving legal service (ladungsfähig) and commercial use must be permitted.
2. What options are available?
Virtual Business Address
Ideal for solo entrepreneurs, startups, and digital nomads. You get a professional business address (e.g. in Berlin) that you can use for authorities, your website, and business contacts – while working flexibly from anywhere.
Coworking Space
In addition to the address, you also get access to a workspace here. Ideal if you want to work on-site occasionally or meet clients in person.
Business Center / Office Service
Large providers such as Regus or Satellite Offices offer representative addresses including office space, reception, and phone service. The price is correspondingly higher.
Your Own Office Space
The classic option: a physical location you use alone or with a team. High fixed costs, but full control.
3. Cost comparison: which address fits you?
| Option |
Monthly cost |
Included services |
Suitable for |
| Virtual address (e.g. Teeberg) |
€35–79 |
Address, mail scanning service, commercial-register eligible |
Founders, freelancers |
| Coworking space |
€150–400 |
Workspace, address, meeting rooms |
Teams, creatives, remote workers |
| Business center |
€250–700 |
Address, reception, secretarial support |
Consultants, law firms, larger companies |
| Your own office space |
€500–2,000 |
Full setup, ongoing operating costs |
Growing companies, established teams |
4. Tips for choosing
- Start lean: If you work alone or digitally, a virtual address is often enough.
- Check legal validity: The address must be capable of receiving legal service and recognized by the trade office (Gewerbeamt).
- Compare service and price: It's not just the address that counts – also mail scanning, support, and flexibility.
5. Conclusion: Start professionally without high fixed costs
The good news: you don't need an expensive office to present yourself professionally. A virtual business address – such as with Teeberg – gives you everything you need: legal validity, digital mail, and a credible professional presence. And at a fraction of the cost of other solutions.
Tip: Want to start your business professionally – without the fixed-cost trap? Then take a look at Teeberg's virtual business address in Berlin: 100% digital and legally recognized.
