A virtual office is a type of flexible workspace that includes business services such as mail handling and a registered business address. These services allow companies and employees to work remotely (e.g. from home) but maintain an office presence, without actually paying for a physical office. Offices will usually be in a desirable location, such as Central London, giving businesses a prestigious postcode without the big associated costs. When a business purchases a virtual office, they get an address that can be used on their website, to send mail to, and as an HMRC-registered business address.

There’s also the option to add on a virtual office number – a phone answering and forwarding service for businesses.

We most certainly can! We understand that choosing between a real life, physical office and a virtual office space can be a tricky decision – so we’re here to help guide you along.

Whether you have questions about setting up a virtual office, the ins and outs of what’s included, or if it’s even right for you, just enquire here and we can help you out.

If you’re just after the prestigious postcode, mail handling services, or registered business address, and happy working remotely for the time being (or as a more permanent solution) then a virtual office is a great choice. It gives you the look and feel of a rental office space, without the steep costs you get when you rent an office in a super central location.

Choosing to rent a virtual office space is a great option for startups and businesses not quite ready to invest in an expensive physical office in Central London, Reading or Manchester. Especially just after the pandemic, businesses will be looking to save costs wherever they can. A virtual office provides the appearance of an office space, on a much smaller budget. Startups don’t have to hire administrative staff, rent desk space, or provide other amenities – they can have their employees work from home or remotely, with a business address they can register with HMRC, and a mailing address for their post to be sent to.

Work.Life’s monthly virtual office package also includes £20 worth of hot desking usage. So, if you find yourself in need of a place to work in the city centre, it’s a great workspace to use for a couple of hours. While you’re there, why not check out our meeting rooms to hire in London, Reading or Manchester?

We have several coworking spaces in London, with virtual office rental available at each one. Whether you’re more keen on a Central London HQ or a West London mailing address, you can choose from any of our London coworking space locations when you select your virtual address in London.

You can rent a virtual office address in Barbican, Soho, Bermondsey, Fitzrovia, Holborn or Hammersmith. Just sign up to our Flex membership and select your preferred office space location.

Our Manchester coworking space is situated on lively Brown Street, a respected professional business address.

When you rent a virtual office in Manchester, you’ll get a registered business address and mail handling at a super-central Manchester location. Ideal for startups, freelancers and small businesses looking to add credibility to their company, without investing in a full-time, permanent office.

Our Reading coworking space is located on King’s Road, Reading – so when you rent a virtual office at our Reading location, your registered business address will be as well-located as you could wish it to be.

To register your business in Reading, simply sign up for our Flex membership and add ‘virtual office’ to your plan. Welcome to the club!