What is a virtual office? What to know about business address, official notices and mail

A virtual office is a service that lets you use the address of a business centre as your business address without using a physical desk. It is becoming increasingly common among entrepreneurs working from home, e-commerce sellers and overseas companies looking for a Turkish representative. In this article we summarise the key points.

What does a virtual office offer?

• Business address: A business-centre address you can use on invoices, your website and official documents.
• Mail and parcel handling: Items arriving at the address are received at reception and you are notified.
• Official notice handling: Receiving official notices and informing you on time.
• Phone answering: An optional reception number or call forwarding.
• Physical space when needed: A set number of desk days and meeting room hours each month.

Who is it for?

It suits independent professionals who work from home but want to show clients a professional address, newly formed companies, e-commerce sellers and firms with remote teams. If you have a heavy need for physical space, a dedicated desk or private office may make more sense.

What to watch when choosing a company address

Address requirements for company formation, tax registration and sector permits vary by line of business. For some activities the address is expected to be a place where work actually takes place or one that is open to on-site inspection. We recommend confirming in advance with your accountant that the address suits your activity, and checking the trade registry and tax office procedures. This article is general information and not legal or financial advice.

Clauses to check in the agreement

• Whether the lease or address-use document is issued in your company's name
• Authority to receive notices and mail, and notification times
• Commitment period, termination notice and address change terms
• Mail storage period and scanning and forwarding fees

Moving from virtual to physical

When business grows you can stay at the same address and upgrade your plan. At Yankı, virtual office members can move to a dedicated desk or private office the same day with their business address details unchanged. That spares you the burden of notifying the tax office and other authorities of an address change.

For questions about virtual offices you can book a free call; our corporate sales team will help you choose the right plan.

How do costs compare?

A virtual office is a far lower fixed cost than renting your own office: at Yankı it starts at 1,750 TRY a month with no deposit or set-up cost. Because two months are free when paying annually, the yearly cost falls to 17,500 TRY.