What is a Business Address?

A business address is a physical street address where your business mail is received, scanned, and forwarded digitally or physically to your actual location. Unlike a PO Box, a real business address can be used for company registration, bank accounts, and official correspondence.

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How does a Business Address Work?

Understand how your Business address

Sign Up Online

All providers ask you to sign up online via their website, once you provider necessary details the physical address is confirmed

Mail arrives

Once you get any mail (most providers) will send you an email notification advising something arrives, also indicating who it is from

Choose Action

Most providers will allow you to collect, and you will also have an option for the mail to be scanned or posted out to you. Some providers charge extra for forwarding.

6 Benefits of a Business Address in 2026

Privacy Protection

A business address keeps your home address off public records and everyday business paperwork. It’s a simple way to protect your privacy while still receiving mail reliably at a real business address.

Access from Anywhere

Whether you’re travelling, working remotely, or splitting time between locations, you can stay on top of your post without being tied to one place. Most services can notify you when mail arrives, so you decide what gets stored, or forwarded.

Professional Address

Using a Glasgow city-centre business address makes you look established from day one, even if you run the business from home. It’s ideal for company stationery, your website, invoices, and documents where credibility matters.

Mail Forwarding

Instead of missing important letters, you can have mail forwarded to wherever you are—UK or overseas—when you need it. This is especially useful for Companies House and HMRC correspondence, where delays can quickly turn into problems.

Low overheads

A virtual business address gives you the benefits of a professional address without the cost of renting a full-time office. For many small businesses, it’s the most cost-effective way to keep admin tidy and present a more professional front. Clyde Offices starts from only £45 for the year.

Access to additional services

Many providers offer extras like mail scanning, meeting rooms, call answering, and admin support, so you can scale up only when you need to. It’s a flexible setup that grows with you, without locking you into long contracts.

Find the best Glasgow Virtual Business Address

Feature	Virtual Mailbox	PO Box	Home Address	Registered Office Only
Physical street address	✓ Yes	✗ No (box number)	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Companies House approved	✓ Yes	✗ No	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Bank account approved	✓ Yes	⚠ Often rejected	✓ Yes	⚠ Depends on provider
Mail scanning	✓ Yes	✗ No	✗ No	⚠ Optional extra
Mail forwarding	✓ Yes	✗ Must collect	N/A	⚠ Extra cost
Parcel acceptance	✓ Yes (most providers)	⚠ Size limited	✓ Yes	⚠ Provider dependent
Privacy protection	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	✗ No (public record)	✓ Yes
Digital access	✓ Yes	✗ No	✗ No	✗ Usually no
Typical Glasgow cost	£45-£200/year	£80-£150/year	Free	£45-£200/year

How to Choose the Right Glasgow Business Address (and Avoid Hidden Costs)

A Glasgow business address is a real address you can use on your website, invoices and correspondence without using your home address. Some plans also allow Companies House registered office use — others don’t — so the “right” option depends on how official you need the address to be and how much post you expect.

Decide what you need the address to cover (marketing vs statutory)

Start with the basics:
– Marketing/trading address only (website, Google Business Profile, invoices, stationery)
– Registered office address (Companies House)
– Director service address (for directors’ details)
If you need Companies House use, don’t assume it’s included — confirm it’s allowed on the exact plan you’re buying.

Compare the real annual cost, not just the headline price

The yearly cost can change fast once you add:
– Setup/registration fees
– Mail handling fees
– Scan-and-email charges (per item/per page)
– Forwarding (handling + postage/materials)
– Extra company names/personal names
– Holding fees if items aren’t collected

If you’re comparing providers, use Year 1 total as your baseline because it captures the real entry cost.

Watch for restrictions that block common use cases

These are the usual gotchas:
– Can’t use it for Companies House (marketing-only address)
– Mail caps (e.g., 20 items/month)
– No parcels accepted
– No automatic notifications
– Limits on company names / trading names
– Restrictions on online shopping or certain senders

Quick checklist before you sign up

Ask these five questions and you’ll avoid most surprises:
– Can I use this for Companies House registered office (if needed)?
– Do you accept parcels and signed-for deliveries?
– Do you email me when mail arrives?
– What are the exact scan/forward costs?
– Is there a minimum term, and can I cancel easily?

Next Step

See how the main Glasgow providers compare on price, parcels, limits and registered office suitability in our side-by-side comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about our products and services.

Is a virtual mailbox legal in the UK

Yes, completely legal. Virtual mailboxes are fully compliant with UK company law. Under the Companies Act 2006 (Section 86), your registered office must be a physical address where mail can be served—virtual mailboxes meet this requirement. Please note a PO box wouldn’t be suitable.

What’s the difference between a virtual mailbox and a PO Box?

Virtual mailbox = street address with digital features. PO Box = collection-only box number. Virtual mailboxes are accepted by Companies House and banks, offer mail scanning/forwarding, and accept parcels. PO Boxes are often rejected for business registration and have size limitations.

Can I use a virtual mailbox if I live abroad?

Yes. You don’t need to reside in Scotland to use a Glasgow virtual mailbox. Common for expats, international investors, and digital nomads. You must complete Companies House identity verification (can be done online with valid passport).

Is my mail secure with a virtual mailbox?

Yes, with reputable providers. Security includes CCTV, secure mail rooms, staff-only access, encrypted cloud storage, two-factor authentication, and GDPR compliance.

Can I receive parcels at my virtual mailbox?

Depends on provider. Clyde Offices: Unlimited parcels, no extra fee. Icon Offices: Yes (conditions apply). Wizu: No (letters only). MBE: Yes, but £0.60/item/day after 1 week. Always verify before signing up.

Can I use the same virtual mailbox for multiple companies?

Yes. Clyde Offices: 2 companies included, extras £5/month each. Icon: Up to 2 included. There’s no legal limit—some Glasgow addresses have 100+ companies registered.