Serviced office, virtual office, coworking space: what are the differences and which suits you?
The differences between a serviced office, a virtual office and a coworking space. Which suits which company, and when should you move to your own office?
Taylan BorhanFounder · 2 min read
All three are called an "office", but they are very different from one another. The right one depends on the size of your company and the way you work.
Virtual office
You do not have a physical desk. Your company is given services such as a legal address, handling of post and courier deliveries, and telephone answering. A meeting room is rented by the hour when needed.
Who it is for: People working from home, newly founded companies, those from another city who want an address in Istanbul.
Coworking space
It is also called a shared office. You rent a desk or a small room in a shared space. Areas such as internet, kitchen and meeting rooms are shared with other companies.
Who it is for: Small teams, freelancers, short-term projects.
Serviced office
It is an office with furniture and infrastructure in place and a door of your own. You pay a single monthly fee, and electricity, internet and cleaning are usually included. Contract terms are short.
Who it is for: Teams that want to move in quickly, companies opening a new branch in Istanbul.
Your own office
It is an office you rent empty or turnkey that belongs only to you. You decide the layout, the signage and the rules. As the team grows, its cost per person is usually lower than the other options.
We explain how a turnkey office differs from a serviced office in our article what is a turnkey office.
Summary
- If an address is enough: virtual office
- If you are a few people and flexibility matters: coworking space
- If you want to move in right away: serviced office
- If you want a permanent place and your own arrangement: your own office
When you decide to move to your own office, we can run the search and the preparation on your behalf.
Frequently asked questions
Can a company be set up with a virtual office address?
Virtual offices provide companies with a legal address service. However, additional conditions may apply for some activities and in some cases. Consult your accountant before setting up a company.
When should I move to my own office?
When the team has grown, when the fee you pay per person starts to exceed the total cost of your own office, and when you want to set up your own arrangement.
