How Virtual Offices Work (and How to Set One Up)

Give your business the image it deserves with a prestigious business address at a fraction of the price

When you’re growing a business, there’s a moment where working from home or a coffee shop stops feeling professional, but you’re not quite ready to sign a long-term office lease.That’s where a virtual offices comes in. It gives you the credibility, address, and support of a physical office, without the cost or hassle of managing one yourself.

On this page, we’ll walk you through what a virtual office is, how it works day to day, and the simple steps to set up your own virtual office with Davinci so you can look established and stay flexible.

How to Set Up a Virtual Office


Once you know what you need and your budget, it’s time to work with Davinci to set up the ideal space. From choosing a prime business address to selecting the mail, reception, and meeting room services that fit your workflow, we’ll guide you through each step so your virtual office is ready to use right away.

Choose a Location and Features


Davinci has thousands of virtual office locations available. Pick what best suits your business, then decide which features work with your needs and budget.
Davinci's virtual office benefits include:

Confirm Everything with Davinci

Once everything is sorted and ordered, a customer care representative will reach out within a business hour of your purchase to guide you through the rest of the setup process.

Fill Out US Postal Form 1583

To have your business connected to your new address, you’ll need to complete a US Postal Form 1583, which you can fill out online through our site. You’ll also need to notarize the document and submit two forms of ID. We include a complimentary notary session with the purchase of your virtual office.

Finalize the Process

Once we’ve confirmed receipt of your documents, you can use your new address within two business days.

Typical Features of a Virtual Office

Depending on the virtual office service you choose, you’ll be offered a variety of benefits that can be physical or virtual.

Physical Benefits

The physical benefits of a virtual office differentiate it from the characteristics typical of a fully remote office. These features include:
  • A physical business address
  • A place to receive mail and mail services
  • A live receptionist
  • The ability to rent meeting rooms
  • Copying and printing services

Virtual Benefits

Virtual features of this kind of service can include:
  • A remote receptionist
  • A digital mail service
  • A personalized phone number and phone system

Decisions to Make Before Setting Up a Virtual Office Space

If you haven’t chosen a virtual office space yet, you should consider a few factors to help you determine the best space for you. These decisions will shape how professional, flexible, and effective your virtual office feels from day one.

Location

One of the biggest perks of using a virtual office is placing your business anywhere—Davinci has options available in cities around the world. It’s essential to take time and decide what location will be best for your business. Considerations can include how much a location costs, your target audience, and how the community in that location could affect your business. Sometimes the right address matters in business. Maybe it’s essential to be in a particular city or even on a specific street or part of town. A virtual office enables you to be as picky as you need to be.

Budget

You should decide how much money you want to spend monthly on your virtual office. Depending on the service you choose, certain perks may require additional fees.

Needs

When setting up a virtual office space for your business, consider your needs. Do you only need a physical address? Do you want the ability to use meeting rooms to meet with clients? Will you need to contract a live receptionist? Each of these needs affects pricing.

Ready to Set Up Your Virtual Office?

When you’re clear on your needs, setting up a virtual office becomes a simple, strategic step in your business journey—not a big, risky leap. Davinci can help you choose the right location and services so you look established, stay flexible, and start using your new virtual office with confidence. Get a live quote today!