27 May, 2025

Why Renting a Virtual UK Business Address is a Good Choice

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Are you a startup or small business that’s considering renting a physical office space? If so, you might have felt a sense of dread when looking at the costs involved. 

UK physical office prices can hit up to £150 per square foot, which is simply too high for many new businesses, particularly given the current economic landscape—but, understandably, you probably don’t want to use your home residence as the official address for your business.

Fortunately, there is a solution that offers many of the benefits of a physical office without the cost: business office address rental from a virtual office provider like Hoxton Mix. Our fully flexible price plan includes everything you need to get your business up and running all within a single package. Pay monthly or annually, no long-term commitments and cancel anytime.

But what exactly can a virtual office address do for your business? Read on for a quick breakdown of the key virtual office benefits!

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What does it mean to rent a business address in the UK?

Renting a virtual business address is a common practice in the UK, with thousands of businesses across every sector taking advantage of a physical address in a sought-after location, without having to face the cost of renting dedicated office space. Additionally, with your virtual address secured, you can then physically work from anywhere.

When you rent a business address you can use it when registering your company Companies House and HMRC, as well as put it on your website, invoices and any other public-facing collateral. This ensures you don’t have to put the privacy of you and your family at risk by using your home address—particularly since using a PO box for a business address stopped being possible in 2024.

However, virtual business address rental offers more than simply allowing you to register your business. This virtual office will also act as your mail address for all business correspondence, with your post being forwarded to a location of your choice and/or scanned and sent digitally.

A rented company address from Hoxton Mix provides your business with a physical London street address which is valid for business registration in the UK, while you will also benefit from secure mail forwarding and a wide range of supporting services.

We are also a fully staffed (Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 18:00) physical office based in central London, very close to Old Street, Liverpool Street and Moorgate tube/rail stations.  You can come and collect your mail from us at any point, no appointment required. Our full on-site support team will help you through all stages of your relationship with us. If you want to find out more, check out our reviews on any of the major review platforms - reviews.io, trsutpilot.com and more.

Why rent a virtual business address for your startup company?

There are many reasons you might prefer to rent a business address in the UK, rather than either paying rent on a physical office space, or registering your business to your private family residence.

Let’s take a closer look at four of the main benefits of business address rental.

It’s much cheaper

Renting business premises in desirable parts of London can be very expensive, but a virtual company address is a relatively negligible expense by comparison. With Hoxton Mix, you can also cancel your subscription at any time, unlike when renting commercial office space which often requires long-term lease agreements. This added flexibility means that your financial commitment is massively reduced, allowing you to focus on growing the business and not worrying about high fixed costs.

UK business address rental will also help you to significantly reduce other costs, including utility bills, maintenance costs and equipment, as well as parking and transport expenses.You can then spend the money you save on improving your product or service, expanding your business and hiring more talent.

Scale your business quickly and easily

Being confined to a physical brick-and-mortar office makes it harder to scale the business as required. You’ll be stuck in a lease agreement that will be difficult to break if you find you need to reduce costs quickly, while expanding as you hire new staff is also harder.

Finding a business address for rent instead of commercial office space also gives you greater flexibility in who you can hire, as you’ll open yourself up to a global pool of talented remote workers, while it’s something desired by job applicants too: 70% of UK employees feel that flexible working makes a job more attractive, while nearly a third would prefer flexibility to a pay rise. 

Improved privacy

If you run your business from home, renting a UK virtual business address gives you a legitimate way to fulfil Companies House registration requirements without having to put your own residential details on public record. Whether you’re a freelancer, consultant or CEO, it also means you can avoid unwanted visitors, junk mail and calls, and keep your personal details better protected.

When you use your home address for your business, you put it into a public registry and leave yourself open to junk mail, scammers, frustrated customers and bad contractors. Renting a business address means protecting your home from any of these potential risks. 

If you’ve already registered your business with your home address, don’t worry, you can still change a company address easily by getting in touch with Companies House. 

Professionalism and credibility

A virtual office allows you to provide your clients and customers with an impressive Shoreditch mailing and contact address instantly makes your startup business look more credible and professional, especially compared to a residential address. This is particularly important for small and new businesses that haven’t had the chance to build brand recognition or positive reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations.

Consumers are more savvy to scams and fraudsters than ever before, and if your business is registered to an address that doesn’t look legitimate you risk alienating potential customers, something you can’t afford to do when you’re first starting out.

How is mail handled when I rent a business address with Hoxton Mix?

You can use your new virtual office address for all of your public-facing marketing material and letterheads, as well as being your officially registered public point of contact with Companies House. As such, all your important legal documents and key business post will be sent to this address.

All of your mail is scanned, processed and digitally delivered to you with the optional benefit of you being able to come and collect it from our office, or have it forwarded to you (which is essential for things like new bank cards).

If you need all of your physical mail sent to you then we have you covered as well - our  business mail  forwarding service starts from as little as £13 per month (when billed annually).  This is an add-on service and requires a virtual office plan with Hoxton Mix.

Other services you might take advantage of alongside your rented UK business address include a prime London 020 virtual office phone number, a virtual receptionist/office assistant to handle incoming enquiries, and additional security options such as document shredding.

Consider Hoxton Mix your trusted rental partner

Now that you know what happens when you rent an address for mail in the UK, it’s time to get one! And there is no better place to make the transition than Hoxton Mix. We can get you the address for rent and provide additional services like virtual office rental. In fact, we can be a one-stop shop for everything, from mail pickup to a dedicated desk.

Having been in this market for years, we can assure you that this combination of cost, quality, and sustainability is hard to come by. You’ll get the service you deserve for a price you can afford.

So, are you ready to rent a registered office address from us? For more information or to discuss how renting an address for mail in the UK might benefit your startup business plans, feel free to chat with a member of our team by phone or email today.

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FAQ

How do I rent an address for a business?

The subscription service for our rental locations is available online and takes just 10 minutes to set up. Find out more about our virtual office rental business plan here, including what supporting services are available. Then, simply finalise the payment to get started straight away!

How much does it cost to rent a business address?

You can rent a UK address from Hoxton Mix for as little as £19 a month (billed annually).

Can I rent a company address for my startup in London?

Absolutely! No more paying ridiculously high rent for a startup business, and your company address will be in Shoreditch, granting you all the benefits of a prestigious location.

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