A virtual office gives your company a real, registered business address in Amsterdam — without renting a desk, a meeting room or a square metre of floor space. You get the address. Your mail is handled. You work from wherever you are.
What a virtual office includes
A proper virtual office in Amsterdam covers four things:
- A registered business address. An address you can use with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK), the Dutch tax authorities (Belastingdienst) and your clients.
- Mail handling. Letters are received by the provider, scanned and forwarded to you digitally. Physical forwarding on request.
- Compliance. The address must meet the legal requirements for a Dutch registered office, and must be accepted by banks, notaries and authorities.
- A real location. Not a mailbox, not a desk in an industrial park. A genuine, staffed office address that stands up to scrutiny.
At Postley, that address sits on one of seven premium Co-Office locations — including Valley on the Zuidas, a canal-house on the Herengracht, and The Pulse in central Amsterdam.
Who uses a virtual office in Amsterdam
Freelancers (ZZP). Dutch freelancers who do not want their home address on the public KvK register — or who simply want a more professional face to their business.
International entrepreneurs. Founders from outside the Netherlands who need a Dutch address to register a BV, open a bank account, or serve the European market from an EU base.
Digital nomads. Entrepreneurs who work from anywhere but need a stable, reputable base in Europe.
Scaling companies. Teams that have outgrown a home office but are not ready — or do not want — to sign a multi-year lease.
What it costs
Virtual offices in Amsterdam typically range from €30 to €150 per month. The cheap end is usually an anonymous mailbox in a business park. The expensive end is a serviced office you do not need.
Postley starts at €79 per month for a premium Co-Office address, including daily mail handling and full KvK compliance. No setup fees. Month-to-month. You can cancel when your business moves on.
The best locations in Amsterdam
Not every address carries the same weight. Three stand out.
Valley, Zuidas. Amsterdam's most recognised piece of modern architecture. The financial district address. Instantly credible with international clients and banks.
Herengracht, Canal Ring. The classic Amsterdam address. UNESCO-protected canal, centuries of prestige, directly in the historic centre.
The Pulse, Amsterdam. Contemporary, dynamic, premium. A modern counterpart to the heritage locations.
Postley operates on all three, plus four more premium locations across the city.
How to register — from request to signed agreement
The process is genuinely short.
- Choose your location.
- Submit your request and ID documents.
- Sign the domicile agreement.
- Register the address at the KvK.
At Postley, steps one to three take less than one business day. Your agreement lands in your inbox within 24 hours — guaranteed.
Is a virtual office legal in the Netherlands?
Yes, provided three conditions are met:
- The address is a real location where mail can be received.
- The provider accepts formal correspondence on your behalf.
- The location meets the requirements of Article 2:4 of the Dutch Civil Code and KvK guidelines.
All Postley addresses meet these requirements. The agreement you receive is the document the Chamber of Commerce asks for.
Virtual office vs. coworking vs. serviced office
If you only need the address and mail handled, a virtual office is the right choice. Coworking and serviced offices only make sense if you actually use the space.
- Virtual office: Registered address ✓ · No desk · €79–150/mo · Monthly commitment
- Coworking: Address sometimes · Desk ✓ · €250–500/mo · Monthly commitment
- Serviced office: Address ✓ · Desk ✓ · €600–2,000/mo · 6–24 month commitment
Frequently asked questions
Can I register my BV at a virtual office? Yes. A virtual office address is a valid registered office for Dutch BVs, sole proprietorships, and foreign branches.
Will Dutch banks accept the address? Yes. Postley addresses are accepted by ING, ABN AMRO, Rabobank, bunq and all major Dutch banks.
How fast can I get started? Same day. Most Postley clients receive their signed agreement within 24 hours.
Do I get an actual office too? Only if you want one. Meeting rooms and day desks at any Co-Office location are available on demand.
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