Virtual office cost in Bangalore vs renting an office: see the yearly difference
Many people rent a small office in Bangalore only to have an address for GST, company registration or client letters. Enter what that office would cost you and compare it with the cost of a virtual office address.
Virtual office cost calculator
₹2,29,600
₹1,89,600 running costs + ₹40,000 setup. Plus ₹72,000 locked up as deposit.
₹18,290
₹15,500 + 18% GST. No deposit, no setup.
₹2,11,310
in the first year, and you do not lock up a deposit.
A virtual office gives you a registered business address, mail handling and reception, not a desk to work from every day. If you need a desk too, compare a day pass or a private cabin. If you are GST registered, the GST you pay may be claimable as input tax credit; check with your chartered accountant.
How the numbers work
Renting a small office
The rented office total adds 12 months of rent, maintenance, electricity and internet, plus a one time setup cost for furniture and fittings. The security deposit is shown separately because you get it back at the end, but the money is locked up while you rent.
A virtual office
The virtual office total is our published price of ₹15,500 + GST / year, so 18% GST is added: ₹18,290 a year in total. There is no deposit and no setup cost.
What a virtual office includes, and what it does not
- Premium Gandhi Nagar business address
- Address for GST, MSME and company registration
- Mail and parcels received, logged and forwarded
- Professional reception when clients visit
- It is not a desk to work from every day. For that, compare a day pass or a private cabin.
Using a virtual office address for GST registration needs the right documents for the premises. Read what the GST officer can ask for before you choose any provider, and check the official document list on the GST portal.
Virtual office cost: frequently asked questions
How much does a virtual office cost in Bangalore?
Prices differ by provider and by what you get. At Mehta Biz Space a virtual office is ₹15,500 plus 18% GST a year, which is ₹18,290 in total. When you compare, check which documents for the premises you will receive and whether the address is a staffed office.
Is a virtual office cheaper than renting a small office?
Usually, if you only need an address. With the example numbers in the calculator (₹12,000 rent, ₹1,500 maintenance, ₹1,500 electricity, ₹800 internet a month and ₹40,000 setup), the first year of renting comes to ₹2,29,600 against ₹18,290 for the virtual office. Enter your own quotes to see your case.
Can I work from a virtual office?
A virtual office is a business address with mail handling and reception, not a desk. If you also need somewhere to work, use a day pass when you need it or rent a private cabin.
Can I use a virtual office address for GST registration?
Yes, if the documents for the premises are valid and the address is a real, findable office. Read which documents the GST officer can ask for.
Can I claim GST input tax credit on the virtual office fee?
If your business is registered for GST and uses the address for business, the GST you pay may be claimable as input tax credit. Check your case with your chartered accountant.
Is anything I type in the calculator saved?
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