Each solves a different problem. Here's how to choose the right one for your budget and working style.
Last updated: 22 September 2026 · Reading time: 6 minutes
| Factor | Virtual Office | Serviced Office | Coworking | Home Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What you get | Business address + mail handling (+ optional room hire) | Fully furnished private office, your own desks | Hot desk / members, shared spaces & facilities | Your own home |
| Typical monthly cost | £12.99 – £30 | £300 – £900+ | £150 – £400 | £0 (plus bills) |
| Address for the public register | Yes — use as registered office | Yes | Usually no | Yes, but home exposed publicly |
| Mail handling | Included — hold, scan, forward | Sometimes | Rarely | DIY |
| Meeting space | Hourly booking as needed | On-site rooms included | Bookable credits | Your living room |
| Commitment | Rolling monthly | 6–12 month lease | Monthly membership | Alone with yourself |
You work remotely or from home but need a professional address, registered office and mail handling — with occasional meeting rooms on demand. It's the cheapest way to look established in a prime area like London. Many clients sit in this camp, which is why our plans start at just £12.99/month with the option to book our meeting room when a client meeting demands it.
You have a small team that needs desks every single day, you want a branded private space, and the budget for a 6–12 month commitment. Serviced offices are the professional step up once you outgrow working from home — but they're typically 10–50× the cost of a virtual address.
You want the energy of shared space, networking and flexible hot-desking, and you're happy to pay monthly for it. The catch: coworking rarely gives you a usable registered office address for statutory mail, and the location is communal rather than yours.
You're a solo operator comfortable with mail at the door and don't mind your home address appearing on official documents. If that thought makes you wince, a virtual office gives you the best of both worlds.
The hybrid that most small businesses pick
Virtual address + on-demand Woolwich meeting room. From £12.99/month.
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