why choose a virtual office?
Starting a company comes from passion for entrepreneurship.
You dream of having your own office where you focus on building your business. It feels safe and familiar to start a home office because it is inexpensive and allows you to build capital. In the long term, it is wise to move your business to an external location. However, an intermediate step is to rent a statutory registered office. You rent a business address without immediately renting a physical location. What advantages does this offer and how can Offirent assist you? We are happy to inform you about relocating your registered office and how this helps you present your business professionally to your target audience.
Where do you establish the official address of your business?
When starting a business in Limburg, you need an official address where your mail is sent. Many starting entrepreneurs use their home address or their parents' address as the registered office. This is logical, because thanks to new technologies it is easy to run a business from home. For example, you save on your business costs and many tasks can be carried out in one place: meetings are held via Skype and you manage your administration online from behind your desk. However, there are not only advantages to running a business at home or at your parents' place.
Why not place the registered office at your parents’ or home address?
Although it is tempting to run your business this way, there are plenty of advantages to having a representative business address. For example, as a self-employed person, you would rather not receive customers at your (parents’) home, but in a nice office. That way, you don’t always have to make sure your house is tidy and clean. Moreover, an official office including an address looks more professional than a home address. So you attract more customers. And what about all the mail that arrives? Isn’t it nicer to keep your business and private matters separate? You achieve this by renting an official business address with Offirent.
Why rent a registered office?
There are several reasons why it is interesting to rent a professional office with our company. For example, at Offirent you rent a business address for only 80 euros per month. This includes a free flex desk for up to 2 hours per month and is subject to availability. Suppose you want to receive customers, suppliers, or an administrator; this can easily be done at a beautiful and professional location. Finally, it is also beneficial for yourself to rent an address for your company. It is an excellent way to establish a local presence in the region. Renting an official address for your company does not have to be expensive. Feel free to inquire without obligation about the possibilities Offirent offers you and your business.
How to relocate a registered office in Belgium?
Are you convinced and want to move your registered office from a home address to a business address? Then the question undoubtedly arises: how to move the registered office in Belgium? For a sole proprietorship, your official business address is your home address, and you notify a change of business address via the enterprise counter. For a company, several options are possible. A company requires an official address from which you run your business. This is recorded in the articles of association. For a BVBA, you must organise a meeting and involve a notary. The latter submits the change to the commercial court, which implements the final address change. Incidentally, you can avoid this by proactively stating in the articles of association that you as managing director may change the address of your company yourself.
What is the difference between a branch office and a registered office?
Before you initiate a move, you must be certain about exactly what you are relocating. The establishment unit is the place where you actually work, but it can also consist of multiple units. Think, for example, of several sales points, an office, or a warehouse. All establishment units of your company must be registered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (KBO). It is important that the information is up to date, because incomplete or incorrect information may result in a fine. For a company, you also need an official address from which you manage your business. When moving, the statutes must also be amended, and sometimes this also means a change of language. In Flanders, this is Dutch, but in Wallonia, French. In Brussels, it can be either. Something to keep in mind when relocating a registered office.
Who do you inform about your move?
When relocating your company, it is important to inform a number of institutions. Various institutions are automatically notified when your business moves. These include, for example, your health insurance fund, accident insurers, and regional housing companies. Furthermore, it is up to you to inform various parties yourself about a change of registered office. Think of customers, suppliers, but also your bank and trade magazines to which you are subscribed. Therefore, notify the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (KBO) or have this done by your accountant or auditor. Always do this as soon as possible, preferably within 8 days. Do not assume everything will be arranged automatically; follow the official procedure to avoid a fine.
What makes it attractive to choose Offirent?
Of course, you can establish your business anywhere, but Offirent offers starting entrepreneurs various advantages that make it interesting for you to rent your office space with us. For example, we provide you with the opportunity to easily receive clients and suppliers. You can also hold excellent meetings with your bookkeeper or accountant there. Additionally, we are happy to assist you with mail handling. For instance, we sort your mail and agree with you on your preferences. We can scan your mail and send it to your email address. This way, you won’t miss any important mail. At Offirent, several startups rent a flexible workspace so you can always have a chat or network with other freelancers. Even an afternoon or evening of Netflix is possible.
What are the advantages of an external office?
Renting an official address for your business with Offirent is attractive for several reasons: you receive customers and suppliers at an appealing business location, you keep private and business matters separate, and you attract customers more quickly. Moreover, it is convenient if you want to change your business locally within the region. We can imagine that after a while you need a flex workspace for your business for more than 2 hours per month. Perhaps you are even looking for a fixed workspace because your company is growing. We are happy to think along with you in that as well.
Why contact Offirent to rent a business address?
Has your curiosity been piqued and would you like to know more about renting an official address for your business? Then do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to inform you and listen patiently to your wishes. We do everything we can to support you optimally so that you can fully focus on your core business. This way, you succeed in actually building a business you are proud of. We are happy to contribute to that. Contact us and discover what Offirent can do for you.