What to do if the trade office rejects an address?

You have registered your business - but suddenly the office rejects the address you provided? Don't panic. In this article, you'll find out why, how to react and what alternatives you have. So that your business gets off to a legally secure start.

Table of contents

1. 1. why the trade office can reject an address
2. 2. first steps in case of rejection
3. 3. possible solutions at a glance
4. 4. virtual business address as a way out
5. 5. conclusion: react quickly, act professionally

1. why the trade office can reject an address

• No commercial use permitted: Many residential addresses are purely private and may not be used for commercial purposes.
• Lack of loadability: The address must be accessible by post and legally usable.
• Unclear ownership structure: There may be problems with subletting or without written permission.
• P.O. Box address or letterbox company: These are often not accepted.

2. first steps in case of rejection

Important: Keep calm. A rejected address does not mean that your start-up has failed. This is how you proceed:

1. Check the written justification from the trade office carefully.
2. Contact the office directly and ask for clarification.
3. If necessary, get written confirmation from the landlord or provider of your address.

3. possible solutions at a glance

1. obtain the consent of the landlord

If you work from home, you often need your landlord's written consent for commercial use.

2. rent an office or officially rededicate a study

For long-term use, a small office can be a solution - albeit at a high cost.

3. use a virtual business address

The most common, lean solution: a legally secure address via a virtual office provider.

4. virtual business address as a way out

Virtual business addresses such as Teeberg 's are optimized for registration with the trade office. You will receive an officially accepted address in Berlin that can be used as a summons - including a contract of use and confirmation for the authorities.

• 100% legally compliant for the commercial register, tax office and trade office
• Can be used immediately thanks to digital booking & online contract
• Mail reception & scanning service included (depending on package)

5. conclusion: react quickly, act professionally

A rejected address is annoying - but solvable. It is crucial that you react quickly and use an address that meets all legal requirements. A virtual business address is the simple, flexible way to register your business in a reputable manner - without an office, but with clear professionalism.

Tip: Do you need a business address that is accepted by the trade office? Then find out now about Teeberg - your legally compliant solution from Berlin.