# Best business address providers for a GmbH or UG compared

> **The best business address for a GmbH or UG depends on what you need.** **Olea** combines _Handelsregister_ use, address choice, digital mail, online setup, flexible terms and workspace from €69/month; **Regus** has the widest network; **Office Club** suits companies wanting coworking; **CONTORA** and **Satellite Office** specialise in landmark addresses; **Clevver** is digital-first; **firma.de** combines the address with founder services; and **MailboxNow** emphasises personal support.

## What does a GmbH or UG need from an address provider?

A GmbH or UG must give the _Handelsregister_ an **_inländische Geschäftsanschrift_** – a domestic German street address that is published in the register. This is different from the company’s _Sitz_ or _Satzungssitz_, which is the German place named in its articles.

For a virtual office, choose a real, serviceable address – often described as a _ladungsfähige Anschrift_ – where the company can reliably receive official documents. The selected plan must permit use for the _Handelsregister_; a _Postfach_ or correspondence-only package is not enough.

If you need the underlying legal concepts, see our guides to [what a ladungsfähige Anschrift is](https://oleaoffice.com/en/resources/guides/ladungsfaehige-anschrift) and [when a virtual office can be used as a German business address](https://oleaoffice.com/en/resources/guides/virtual-office-business-address-germany).

The register address also does not decide everything else about the company. The _Finanzamt_ looks at where management is genuinely carried out, and a _Betriebsstätte_ depends on where the business has a fixed facility and conducts real activity. Banks, Stripe, PayPal and Amazon run their own checks on the company, its beneficial owners and the applicant.

## Which business address providers support a GmbH or UG?

The table uses the plan that supports a GmbH or UG _Handelsregister_ entry. Cheaper correspondence-only tiers are excluded.

| Comparison point | **Olea** | Regus | Office Club | CONTORA | Satellite Office | Clevver | firma.de | MailboxNow |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| _Handelsregister_ use | Yes – every Virtual Office | Conditional – selected locations | Yes – Virtual Office / _Firmendomizil_ | Yes – _Firmensitz_ | Yes – dedicated registration plan | Yes – Registered Address upgrade | Yes – _Mein Firmensitz_ | Yes – Gesellschaft plan |
| Starting price | €69/month | €68/month | €199/month | €169/month | €179/month | €79.95/month (quarterly) | €249/month | €129/month |
| Minimum contract term | Monthly | Monthly | 3 months | Monthly | Monthly | 3 months | Monthly | 6 months |
| Setup fee | None | €79 | €49 | None | €99 | None | None | None |
| Deposit | None | None | None | From €447 | From €537 | €239.85 | None | €50 postage credit |
| Mail scanning cost | 5/month included, then €0.79/letter | €30–40/month | €19/month + usage | €79/month | €39/month | 5/month included, then €2/letter | Included | €0.70 first page, €0.10 per extra page |
| Digital mailbox | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Workspace access | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Online purchase | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Locations | 7 cities | 40–50 cities | 10 cities | 6 cities | 6 cities | 8 cities | 8 cities | 3 cities |
| First-month cost | €69 | €177–187 | €270.95 | €248 (€695 upfront) | €317 (€854 upfront) | €79.95 (€479.70 upfront) | €249 | €132.50 (€182.50 upfront) |

**Where each provider stands out:**

- **Address choice, digital mailbox and flexible terms:** Olea
- **Widest location network:** Regus
- **Coworking-focused option:** Office Club
- **Landmark addresses and dedicated workspace:** CONTORA and Satellite Office
- **Digital-first address and mailbox:** Clevver
- **Address combined with founder services:** firma.de
- **Personal support and included meeting-room time:** MailboxNow

If you are comparing virtual offices generally rather than for a specific legal form, our [comparison of the leading virtual office providers in Germany](https://oleaoffice.com/en/resources/guides/best-virtual-office-germany) covers the same market without the _Handelsregister_ filter.

## What does each provider offer a GmbH or UG?

### Olea – for address choice, digital mail and workspace in one service

Olea is a German virtual office platform offering a choice of business addresses across a network of office and coworking locations. Its Virtual Office combines the selected business address with a digital mailbox, online setup and on-demand access to meeting rooms, desks and private offices. The address changes the price, but the core package stays the same.

**_Handelsregister_ use:** every Olea Virtual Office can be used as the _inländische Geschäftsanschrift_ for a GmbH or UG. **Pricing:** the service starts at €69/month. Five letter scans are included each month, followed by €0.79 per additional letter. Physical forwarding costs €10/month monthly, €30/month weekly or €70/month daily, plus postage.

- Handelsregister use: Yes – every Virtual Office
- Starting price: €69/month
- Minimum contract term: Monthly
- Upfront fees: None
- Mail scanning cost: 5/month included,
then €0.79/letter
- Digital mailbox: Yes
- Workspace access: Yes
- First-month cost: €69
- Best for: Companies that want to choose an address and manage mail and workspace through one service.
- Watch out: Coverage is still expanding, so the preferred city or building may not yet be available.

### Regus – for companies prioritising network coverage

Regus, part of IWG, is one of the world’s largest flexible-workspace providers, with offices, coworking spaces and meeting rooms across a large global network. Its virtual office products combine a business address with mail handling and access to workspace. Available services and prices vary by centre and package, but Regus offers the widest German and international location coverage in this comparison.

**_Handelsregister_ use:** this is uncertain at product level. Regus states that company registration is available at selected locations, but its Business Address and Virtual Office products are not presented consistently as registration-valid across the network. Confirm the exact location and package in writing before relying on it for a GmbH or UG filing. **Pricing:** prices start at €68/month at the cheapest published location. Add a €79 setup fee and about €30–40/month for scanning; the exact address price and available registration plan vary by centre.

- Handelsregister use: Conditional – selected locations
- Starting price: €68/month
- Minimum contract term: Monthly
- Upfront fees: €79 setup fee
- Mail scanning cost: €30–40/month
- Digital mailbox: No
- Workspace access: Yes
- First-month cost: €177–187
- Best for: Companies that prioritise a wide choice of cities and access to a large workspace network.
- Watch out: Registration availability and fees vary by location, and the public page does not show one comparable national price.

### Office Club – for companies that expect to use coworking space

Office Club is a German coworking and flexible-office operator with design-led workspaces in major cities. Its Virtual Office / _Firmendomizil_ combines the company address with mail handling and access to Office Club coworking locations and meeting rooms. A digital inbox and physical forwarding are available for additional fees.

**_Handelsregister_ use:** the Virtual Office / _Firmendomizil_ supports a GmbH or UG _Handelsregister_ entry. The cheaper Business Address is a correspondence-focused product and should not be treated as equivalent. **Pricing:** at Berlin Prenzlauer Berg, the Virtual Office costs €169/month on a 12-month term or €199/month on a three-month term. A digital inbox starts at €19/month on a 12-month term, plus €0.79 per scanned document; collected domestic forwarding costs €6 plus postage.

- Handelsregister use: Yes – Virtual Office
- Starting price: €199/month (3 months)
- Minimum contract term: 3 months
- Upfront fees: €49 setup fee
- Mail scanning cost: €19/month + usage
- Digital mailbox: No
- Workspace access: Yes
- First-month cost: €270.95
- Best for: Companies that want a company address at a coworking space they plan to use.
- Watch out: The lowest price requires 12 months, and digital mail adds a monthly fee plus per-document charges.

### CONTORA – for a landmark address with a dedicated workplace

CONTORA is a premium business-centre and flexible-office operator focused on landmark buildings in major German commercial districts. Its _Firmensitz_ product combines the business address with a dedicated workplace, staffed reception and bookable office and meeting services. Managed mail scanning is available as an add-on.

**_Handelsregister_ use:** the _Firmensitz_ product explicitly supports company registration at selected centres in Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt. **Pricing:** prices start at about €149/month on a longer term, or about €169/month with no minimum, with a three-month deposit from €447 and managed scanning around €79/month. The final quote varies by centre and configuration.

- Handelsregister use: Yes – Firmensitz
- Starting price: €169/month
- Minimum contract term: Monthly
- Upfront fees: From €447 deposit
- Mail scanning cost: €79/month
- Digital mailbox: No
- Workspace access: Yes
- First-month cost: €248
(€695 upfront)
- Best for: Companies that place the building, district and an assigned workplace ahead of instant online purchase.
- Watch out: The final price varies by centre, and the refundable three-month deposit increases the upfront cash required.

### Satellite Office – for a landmark address with staffed mail receipt

Satellite Office is a premium flexible-office operator offering offices, coworking, meeting rooms and business addresses in prominent German and Swiss buildings. Its registration-focused address product includes a fixed business address, staffed mail receipt, storage and access to workspace. Scanning and forwarding are charged separately.

**_Handelsregister_ use:** Satellite Office separates its general business address product from the dedicated plan that permits a GmbH or UG _Handelsregister_ entry. The registration plan is the relevant comparison. **Pricing:** the plan starts at €179/month. Published fees add a €99 setup charge, a deposit from €537 and about €39/month for scanning. Monthly terms are available; forwarding and postage depend on use.

- Handelsregister use: Yes – registration plan
- Starting price: €179/month
- Minimum contract term: Monthly
- Upfront fees: €99 + from €537 deposit
- Mail scanning cost: €39/month
- Digital mailbox: No
- Workspace access: Yes
- First-month cost: €317
(€854 upfront)
- Best for: Companies seeking a staffed address in a recognised commercial building with workspace available.
- Watch out: The €99 setup fee, three-month deposit and scanning charge make the upfront and ongoing cost higher than the headline rate.

### Clevver – for digital mail across several German cities

Clevver is an online virtual office and digital-mail provider with addresses in Germany and a wider international network. ClevverMail provides an online mailbox for receiving, scanning and forwarding post. It is a digital-first service without workspace; company-registration rights are added through the Registered Address upgrade.

**_Handelsregister_ use:** standard ClevverMail cannot be used to incorporate or register a company. A GmbH or UG needs the Registered Address upgrade, which adds registration use and a rental agreement. **Pricing:** the comparable plan costs €79.95/month billed quarterly, with a three-month minimum and a deposit equal to three months’ fees. Five scans per month are included; additional scans cost €2 per letter, while forwarding costs extra.

- Handelsregister use: Yes – with upgrade
- Starting price: €79.95/month (quarterly)
- Minimum contract term: 3 months
- Upfront fees: €239.85 deposit
- Mail scanning cost: 5/month included,
then €2/letter
- Digital mailbox: Yes
- Workspace access: No
- First-month cost: €79.95
(€479.70 upfront)
- Best for: Remote companies that prioritise a digital mailbox and do not need workspace.
- Watch out: Billing is quarterly, a three-month deposit is required and the tariff allowance limits what is included.

### firma.de – for founders who want address and formation support together

firma.de is a German founder-services platform offering company formation, legal and administrative services alongside business addresses. Its _Mein Firmensitz_ product provides an address in eight German cities, digital access to scanned post, ten meeting-room hours per year and optional day offices.

**_Handelsregister_ use:** every displayed _Mein Firmensitz_ term supports the _Handelsregister_, _Finanzamt_, invoices, legal documents and an _Impressum_. **Pricing:** the monthly-cancellable plan costs €249/month. The rate falls to €199/month on 12 months and €149/month on 24 months.

- Handelsregister use: Yes – Mein Firmensitz
- Starting price: €249/month
- Minimum contract term: Monthly
- Upfront fees: None
- Mail scanning cost: Included
- Digital mailbox: Yes
- Workspace access: Yes
- First-month cost: €249
- Best for: Founders who want a German business address alongside formation and administrative services.
- Watch out: The flexible monthly price is substantially higher than the headline €149 rate, which requires a 24-month commitment.

### MailboxNow – for personal support and meeting-room access

MailboxNow is a German business address and office-services provider with staffed locations in Berlin, Munich and Hamburg. Its Gesellschaft plan includes the business address, a registration certificate, personal support and four meeting-room hours each month. Post can be collected, scanned or forwarded.

**_Handelsregister_ use:** the Gesellschaft plan is designed for GmbHs, UGs and other organisations and supports a _Handelsregister_ entry. **Pricing:** the comparable monthly price is €129 on a six-month minimum. There is no setup fee; a €50 postage credit is paid upfront. Scanning costs €0.70 for the first page and €0.10 for each additional page per letter.

- Handelsregister use: Yes – Gesellschaft plan
- Starting price: €129/month
- Minimum contract term: 6 months
- Upfront fees: €50 postage credit
- Mail scanning cost: €0.70 first page,
€0.10 per extra page
- Digital mailbox: No
- Workspace access: Yes
- First-month cost: €132.50
(€182.50 upfront)
- Best for: Companies that value a named contact, central-city addresses and included meeting-room time.
- Watch out: Scanning is usage-based, a €50 postage credit is paid upfront and the network is limited to three cities.

## What should you check before choosing an address provider?

Compare the service and buying experience first, then calculate what the right setup will cost over the required term:

1. **Registration fit:** check that the specific plan – not just the provider generally – supports a GmbH or UG _Handelsregister_ entry at a real, serviceable German address.
2. **Mail handling:** compare what is included: digital access, scan allowances or per-item charges, physical forwarding and collection options.
3. **Address and workspace fit:** decide which city or building suits the company and whether you need meeting rooms, coworking, an assigned workplace or only mail handling.
4. **Website, buying and support experience:** look for clear pricing, easy setup and management, plus responsive support when address or mail issues arise.
5. **Full cost and terms:** add the plan price, setup fee and expected mail charges over the minimum term. Treat any refundable deposit separately as an upfront cash requirement.

## How Olea fits

Olea sits in the all-in-one category: the service combines the German address, digital mail handling and access to meeting rooms, desks and private offices. Its fit maps to the same five tests above:

- **Registration fit:** every Virtual Office supports a GmbH or UG _Handelsregister_ entry and includes the required right-to-use documentation.
- **Mail handling:** unlimited mail receipt and a digital mailbox are included, with five letter scans per month, ten archived originals in total and 30-day temporary storage.
- **Address and workspace fit:** choose among business addresses in seven German cities, with meeting rooms from €20/hour, coworking desks from €25/day and private offices from €125/day.
- **Website, buying and support experience:** compare and buy online, complete compliance checks digitally, then manage the address and mail through the platform.
- **Full cost and terms:** prices start at €69/month with no setup fee, deposit or minimum term. Additional scans cost €0.79/letter; physical forwarding and postage cost extra.

For more guidance on choosing and setting up an address during incorporation, see our page on [business addresses for GmbH and UG formation](https://oleaoffice.com/en/gmbh-formation).

**Find a business address for your GmbH or UG** Compare Olea addresses by city, building and monthly price, or ask us if you need help choosing the right setup. → [Browse locations](https://oleaoffice.com/en/locations) · [Contact us](https://oleaoffice.com/en/contact)

## FAQs

### Can a non-resident founder use a German business address for a GmbH or UG?

**Yes.** A founder does not need to live at the company’s German register address. The GmbH or UG still needs an _inländische Geschäftsanschrift_ where it can reliably receive official communications, while the founder and company remain subject to separate identity, tax and management-location rules.

### Can a virtual office be used for a Google Business Profile?

**Conditional.** Google says a mail-only virtual office is not eligible. A coworking location can qualify only when the business has clear signage, receives customers there during its stated hours and has its own staff present; Google chooses the verification method and does not guarantee approval.

### Does the business address decide which Finanzamt or trade-tax municipality applies?

**No.** The address alone does not determine the _Ort der Geschäftsleitung_ or create a _Betriebsstätte_. Tax jurisdiction and trade-tax allocation follow the company’s real management and operating facts, so confirm the position with a tax adviser when those differ from the public address.

### Can several companies use the same virtual office address?

**Yes, if each company has permission to use the address and can be identified and reached there.** Each company needs its own correct register entry and mail arrangement. A provider may also impose limits, extra recipient fees or additional compliance checks.

### Can I use my home address for a GmbH and change it later?

**Yes.** A director’s or shareholder’s German home address can be entered if formal delivery is possible there. It then becomes publicly visible in the _Handelsregister_, and changing it later requires a register update.

### What happens if official mail can no longer be delivered to the registered address?

**The company should correct the address without delay.** The _Handelsregister_ address must remain current, and failed delivery can cause missed deadlines and raise questions about whether the company is genuinely reachable. Arrange the replacement address before cancelling the old service where possible.

## Definitions

- **Inländische Geschäftsanschrift** – The domestic German street address a GmbH or UG must give the Handelsregister, where it is published in the commercial register.
- **Ladungsfähige Anschrift** – A serviceable German address where a company can actually be reached and served official documents in person, not a P.O. box.
- **Satzungssitz** – The German place named in a company’s articles of association as its registered seat, which can differ from its street address.
- **Betriebsstätte** – A permanent establishment for German tax purposes, which depends on a fixed facility and real business activity rather than on the register address.

## Notes

- We compared the plan that publicly supports company registration where the provider makes that distinction. Prices and terms can change so confirm the current details with each provider. This is general information, not legal or tax advice; for your own situation, consult a qualified professional (Rechtsanwalt, Steuerberater or Notar).
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