Registering a business without your own office - is that even possible?
Do you want to register a business but don't have a permanent office or don't want to make your home address public? You're not alone: many start-ups, freelancers and online retailers face this very question. The good news: Yes - you can register your business in compliance with the law even without your own office. In this article, you'll find out how this works and what you need to pay attention to.
Table of contents
1. what are the requirements for registering a business?
If you want to run a business - whether as an online store, freelancer, coach or consultant - you have to register it with the relevant trade office. For this you need:
- an identity card or passport
- the description of your activity
- a valid business address
The latter is often the stumbling block for founders without their own office.
2. what address do you have to give to the trade office?
The address that you enter when registering your business must be a valid address. This means that
- it must physically exist
- it must be possible to deliver official mail there
- the name of your company must be on the letterbox
P.O. boxes or pure c/o addresses are not permitted. This is the state's way of ensuring that you can be contacted officially.
3. why your home address can be problematic
Data protection & privacy
If you enter your private residential address, it will be publicly visible - e.g. in the trade register, legal notice or commercial register. This can lead to data protection problems, unwanted advertising or even personal risks.
Landlords & rental agreements
In many cases, commercial use of the apartment is prohibited under the tenancy agreement. Giving your private address can therefore also be legally tricky.
Unprofessional impression
A residential address looks less reputable than a business address - especially to customers or business partners.
4th alternative: Use a virtual business address
The clever solution: use a virtual address with a reputable provider such as Teeberg.com. This means you meet all legal requirements - without having to rent an office.
What is a virtual business address?
You rent a summonable address - e.g. in Berlin - for business use. Your mail will be received there and digitized on request (post scan service).
Advantages of the solution:
- ✔️ Recognized by the trade office, tax office & commercial register
- ✔️ No office necessary - everything can be booked digitally
- ✔️ Protection of your private address
- ✔️ Professionalism towards customers & partners
5. how the registration with Teeberg works
- 1. you book a summonable address in Berlin - 100% digital
- 2. you will immediately receive a legally compliant user contract
- 3. you submit this to the trade office as proof
- 4. your mail is scanned daily and delivered to you digitally
You don't need your own office, furniture or equipment - just Teeberg.
6 Conclusion: Start up flexibly - without an office
You can register your business in compliance with the law - without having your own office. With a virtual address from Teeberg, you remain flexible, protect your private address and present yourself professionally at the same time. Exactly what modern founders need today.
Start now with Teeberg
Do you want to register your business - without giving your home address or renting an office? Then Teeberg.com is the ideal solution:
- ✔️ Address in Berlin suitable for loading - available immediately
- ✔️ Ideal for trade office, imprint & tax office
- ✔️ With daily post-scan service
Secure your business address now at teeberg.com →
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