What Does a Business Address Cost in Germany?

A business address in Germany runs anywhere from a few euros to well over €100 a month, depending on what you need it for and which city. A bare Impressum address often costs under €15 net. A virtual office you can register as your company seat with the commercial register usually runs €40 to €100 net a month in major German cities. What you actually pay, though, depends heavily on the extra fees.

Plenty of offers lure you in with a low monthly price. The real cost difference usually hides in the fine print: scanning, forwarding, or the contract term.

What types of business addresses exist?

Before comparing prices, figure out which address you actually need. That's the biggest cost lever by far.

| Type | Typical purpose | Typical range (net/month) | |---|---|---| | Impressum address | Website, shop, social media, book imprint | roughly €5–20 | | Digital mailbox | Receiving and scanning mail | roughly €10–35 | | Virtual office / registered office | Trade registration, company seat, commercial register | roughly €40–100, more in prime locations | | Coworking spot with an address | An address plus an actual desk | significantly higher, often several times as much |

These ranges are rough market figures for major German cities (fall 2026), not any specific provider's prices.

If you only need to cover your Impressum, you don't need a virtual office. If you're forming a GmbH, an Impressum address alone won't be enough.

What determines the price?

City and location. An address in Berlin-Mitte, Munich, or Frankfurt costs more than one in a smaller city, much like office space generally.

Contract term. The longer you commit, the lower the monthly price usually gets. Short terms are more flexible but cost more per month.

Scope of service. Is mail just accepted, or also scanned? Does it include a rental agreement usable for trade registration? Does your company name appear at the entrance?

Mail volume. If you receive a lot of mail, a plan with a small included allowance gets expensive fast.

Hidden fees worth knowing about

This is where a cheap-looking offer can stop being cheap:

• Setup fee: a one-time charge at the start, zero with some providers, a full month's price or more with others
• Deposit: common for addresses with a rental agreement, often several months' rent
• Scanning fees: per letter, per page, or per content scan once your allowance runs out
• Forwarding the original: postage plus a handling fee
• Parcels: acceptance, storage, and reshipping are often billed separately
• Auto-renewal: miss the notice deadline and you're locked in for another term
• Net vs. gross: many prices are shown excluding VAT. For a small business without input tax deduction, that 19% is a real cost.

A worked example

Picture an e-commerce founder looking for a business address for his new UG. He gets about 15 letters a month and wants all of them scanned. Two offers land on his desk:

| | Offer A | Offer B | |---|---|---| | Monthly price | €19 | €39 | | Setup fee | €49 | €0 | | Scans included | none | 20 letters | | Scanning fee | €1.50 per letter | – | | First-year cost | €547 | €468 |

Offer A looks half the price at first glance. Over twelve months, though, it ends up nearly €80 more expensive: €228 in base fees, €49 setup, and €270 in scanning charges.

The lesson: always work out the total cost for a full year, based on your realistic mail volume, not just the sticker price.

What does a business address cost at Clevver?

Prices as of October 2026, all net plus VAT. Check the relevant product pages for current prices.

Impressum service: from €9.95 a month, three-month minimum term. You get a real street address with a rental agreement and a digital mailbox. → Impressum service

Virtual office, Berlin-Mitte: €59.95 a month on a 12-month term, €49.95 a month on a 24-month term. Includes a rental agreement, a digital mailbox, and clearance for trade registration and the commercial register. The deposit is three months' rent. → Virtual office

Other locations: Clevver offers addresses in 33 cities, including Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, and Vienna. Pricing varies by location.

There's no setup fee. You can cancel the digital mailbox monthly with 14 days' notice; the virtual office runs for 3, 6, 12, or 24 months depending on what you choose.

Is the cheapest address worth it?

Not necessarily. A business address exists mainly so important mail reaches you reliably: letters from the tax office, the courts, business partners. A letter with a deadline sitting unread costs you far more than a year's worth of savings.

So don't just ask "how much does this cost?" Ask who accepts the mail, and how quickly you find out.

FAQ

What does a virtual office cost in Germany? Usually €40 to €100 net a month in major German cities, more in highly sought-after locations. Watch for the deposit, setup fee, and scanning charges.

Is there a business address with no minimum term? Pure mail or Impressum addresses often come with monthly cancellable plans. Addresses used as a company seat usually require a fixed term, since a rental agreement sits behind them.

Can I deduct business address costs from my taxes? Usually yes, if you use the address for business purposes. It counts as a business expense. Check the specifics with your tax advisor.

Why does an address in Berlin cost more than in smaller cities? Location matters, just as it does with office space. An address in a recognized business district carries more value, and operations and staff cost more there.

This article is a general overview. The market ranges quoted are indicative, not any specific provider's prices. Still have questions? → Contact us