Virtual business address starting at €69/month: suitable for receiving legal notices, and usable for legal notices, the commercial register, and business registration.
A virtual business address is a real street address that you rent for your business without physically operating from that location. It is legally valid, recognized by the tax authorities, and can be used for legal notices, business registration, and the commercial register, provided it is a valid address for service of process. Monthly costs start at around 28 euros.
What you'll learn in this article:
A virtual business address is a physical street address provided by a service provider that you use as your company’s official address. You don’t work there, but mail is accepted, scanned, forwarded, or held for pickup on your behalf.
The difference from a post office box: A traditional post office box with Deutsche Post is not a full-fledged business address. Government agencies, courts, and creditors cannot send official mail to that address. A virtual business address, on the other hand, is a real street address where mail can be delivered in a legally compliant manner.
That’s what makes all the difference: a valid mailing address. A valid mailing address is a prerequisite for a legal notice, commercial registry entry, and business registration. That’s exactly what a professional virtual business address provides.
✅ Legal Notice
A valid virtual address fully meets the legal requirements for the legal notice. No "c/o" notation is required.
✅ Business Registration
The Business Registration Office accepts virtual addresses as long as they are valid for service of process. The Federal Business Start-up Portal explicitly confirms this.
✅ Commercial Register
Permitted for GmbHs and UGs if the provider confirms in writing that the property is used as the company’s registered office. The notary requires this proof.
✅ Tax Office
The virtual address is recognized as a business address. The location of the company's headquarters must be specified separately. The costs are fully tax-deductible.
Important: A virtual address is your business address; it is not necessarily the same as your tax domicile. The tax office asks for both separately. Consult a tax advisor if you are unsure.
Costs vary significantly depending on the provider, location, and scope of services. The following table shows the typical service tiers available on the German market:
| Package | What is typically included | market price |
|---|---|---|
| Home / Mailing Address | Use of address, receipt of mail, email notifications | from €15 to €40 per month |
| Virtual Office | Mailing address + mail scan, digital forwarding, admissible confirmation | from €50 to €100 per month |
| All-Inclusive | All of the above + business phone, secretarial services, meeting rooms | from €150 to €350 per month |
Market benchmarks for Germany in 2026. Prices may vary depending on location and provider.
What to look out for when comparing prices: There are affordable plans available for less than 10 euros a month, but they often don’t include written confirmation of the ability to receive payments or explicit permission for registration in the commercial register. These details can become an issue when starting a business. Always check the fine print.
Freelancers and self-employed individuals
Protecting your home address in the legal notice, maintaining a professional public image without an office of your own.
Founders of GmbHs and UGs
Official registered office for the commercial register and notary, with no office expenses during the startup phase.
Remote teams and digital nomads
A permanent German business address, no matter where the team is currently working.
International companies
Establish a German headquarters without opening a branch office.
Jobs that require on-site work
Doctors, lawyers, notaries, and other professionals required by law to maintain an office or practice need a physical location.
Not every website is the same. These five points determine whether a provider truly delivers on its promises:
Virtual business address in Berlin
All five criteria met — eligible for service of process, eligible for registration in the commercial register, active in 5 minutes.
76 Kollwitzstraße, 10435 Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
Teeberg offers virtual business addresses in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood, one of the most sought-after locations for startups, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. The address is valid for legal correspondence, can be registered with the commercial registry, and is available for use immediately upon booking. Over 250 companies have already registered Teeberg as their official business address.
"We booked it in the morning, and by evening the virtual office was up and running."
Margarete H., Teeberg customer
"Professional advice and excellent service when starting a business."
Aiko K., Teeberg customer
| Package | Contains | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Postal address | Business address, mail handling, notifications | Starting at €28/month |
| Virtual Office | Mailing address + mail scan, address for service of process, digital forwarding | Starting at €63/month |
| All-Inclusive | All of the above + business phone, secretarial services | Starting at €239/month |
All prices are for annual payment. Monthly plans start at €35, €79, and €299. No setup fee.
Is a virtual business address legal?
Yes. A virtual business address is fully legal in Germany as long as it is valid for service of process. This means that mail must actually be able to be received at that address. Several higher regional courts have confirmed its admissibility for entries in the commercial register.
Can I use a virtual address in the legal notice?
Yes. The Telemedia Act requires a valid mailing address in the legal notice. A virtual business address from a reputable provider meets this requirement. You can list it just like a regular office address, without the "c/o" notation.
What is the difference between a virtual business address and a post office box?
A P.O. box is not a street address and cannot be used to receive legal notices. It cannot be used for legal notices, business registration, or the commercial register. A virtual business address is a real street address with a house number where formal deliveries can be made in a legally compliant manner.
Does the IRS recognize a virtual business address?
Yes, as a business address. The costs are fully deductible as business expenses. However, the tax office also asks for the location of the business’s management, which must be specified separately. A mere mailing address without any physical infrastructure may be viewed critically.
Can I incorporate a limited liability company (GmbH) using a virtual address?
Yes, provided the provider confirms in writing that the address is being used as the company’s registered office and the address is valid for service of process. To incorporate the company, you’ll need a registered office agreement or a corresponding confirmation, which you should bring to your appointment with the notary. Learn more: Incorporating a GmbH with a Virtual Office
When can I start using the address after booking?
That depends on the provider. With Teeberg, you’re usually up and running within 5 minutes: book a package, upload your ID, and receive confirmation. The address can then be used immediately for your legal notice, government filings, and business documents.
Your virtual business address in Berlin
Invoicing capabilities, ability to register with the commercial register, starting at €28/month. Over 250 companies trust Teeberg.
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