What is a Virtual Office?
A Virtual Office (virtual business address) is a service that gives you a professional business address and a mailing address for your business, without having to rent or maintain a physical space.
In short, you get a professional address for Google Business, a professional image and mail handling, without the high cost of an office.
Why the Virtual Office is trending
Business is changing. More and more companies operate online, teams work remotely and entrepreneurs are looking for flexibility.
The main reasons it is gaining ground:
- Lower costs → no rent, utility bills or equipment.
- Remote work → teams work from wherever they want, while the address stays the same.
- Professional image → you have a professional address, not your home address.
- Ease and speed → the address is activated the same day.
What a Virtual Office includes
With the BASES virtual office, from €25/month, you get:
- A professional address for your Google Business Profile, your website and your email signatures.
- An address in a real commercial building, not a PO box.
- Your own branded mailbox, plus mail receipt and forwarding at no extra cost.
- Access to a meeting room at the same address, by booking (extra charge).
Virtual Office and registered business address: two different things
A Virtual Office is not a registered business address. It does not come with a lease agreement for registration on TAXISNET, so it cannot be used to declare your business seat at the tax office (DOY), to start a business or to register with GEMI. It also does not include a phone line or secretarial services.
Tip: If you need an address for tax purposes, see our separate registered business address service. The two services are independent and you can choose whichever you need, or both.
Virtual Office vs. Traditional Office
| Feature | Virtual Office | Traditional Office |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Very low | High (rent, utilities) |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Image | Professional address | Depends on the property |
| Remote-friendly | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Activation | Same day | Finding and renting a space |
Who chooses a Virtual Office?
- New businesses that want to keep costs low.
- Startups and freelancers who work remotely.
- Digital nomads who want a fixed mailing address in Greece.
- Businesses that want a professional image without an office.
Use cases
- Startup with a remote team: Uses a Virtual Office for a professional address and mail, while the team works from different countries.
- Freelancer: Lists a professional address on Google Business and on their website instead of their home address.
- Small business: Saves thousands of euros a year in office expenses.
Conclusion
A Virtual Office is a smart solution for new and flexible businesses. It gives you a professional address, mail handling and cost savings, without big commitments.
👉 If you want to see how BASES can help your business, take a look at the BASES Virtual Office.
