If you search for virtual office prices in Amsterdam, you will find a confusing spread. €15 at the low end. €300+ at the high end. Most providers list a headline price and keep the real costs on a second page. This guide breaks the market into honest price tiers and shows where the hidden costs live.
The three price tiers in Amsterdam
Tier 1 — €15 to €40 per month: mail-drop addresses
Usually located in business parks in Amstelveen, Diemen or the Bijlmer — warehouse addresses shared by hundreds of companies.
What you get: a postal address, mail received (sometimes weekly), a signed domicile agreement (usually).
What you do not get: a staffed location, credibility with Dutch banks, same-day mail scanning, or any service level.
Who it suits: A very early-stage freelancer testing whether the business will exist in six months. Not suitable for anyone who wants to open a business bank account without friction.
Tier 2 — €50 to €100 per month: professional virtual office
Located at real, staffed office locations in central Amsterdam or recognisable business districts.
What you get: a registered business address at a real office, mail received and scanned daily, digital forwarding within one business day, a proper domicile agreement accepted by banks and authorities, human support.
Who it suits: Most freelancers, growing businesses, international founders, and established companies that simply need a credible base. This is the sweet spot for 80% of the market.
Postley sits at the top of this tier, starting at €79 per month, with addresses at Valley, Herengracht, Pulse, and four more premium Co-Office locations.
Tier 3 — €150 to €300+ per month: premium serviced concepts
Located at major serviced office chains in the financial district or dedicated virtual-office floors inside larger coworking brands.
What you get: a prestigious address, a dedicated receptionist answering calls in your company name, included meeting room hours, a physical lounge.
Who it suits: Companies that genuinely receive regular in-person visitors or need a human answering the phone as part of their brand. For most remote businesses, this tier is paying for amenities that sit unused.
What virtual offices typically charge extra for
Headline pricing rarely tells the whole story. Watch for these line items:
- Setup fees. Common with cheaper providers. Often €50–€200 just to activate your account.
- Identity verification fees. Charged by some providers as a separate cost. Postley includes this in the monthly price.
- Mail handling per item. Some virtual offices charge per letter scanned. At volume, this quickly exceeds the monthly fee itself.
- Physical forwarding. Expect €3–€10 per package, plus postage. Standard across the market.
- Minimum contract terms. Some cheaper providers require a 12-month commitment. Postley is monthly.
How Postley prices
Postley is straightforward:
- From €79 per month for a premium Co-Office address.
- No setup fee.
- Daily mail handling and scanning included.
- Digital forwarding included.
- Month-to-month contract — no annual commitment.
- Physical mail forwarding on request (at cost).
What you actually compare when comparing prices
When you look at a virtual office, price is only one of four variables. All four matter.
- The address itself. Does it command respect? Will clients and banks take it seriously?
- The service. How fast is mail scanned? Can you talk to a human when something goes wrong?
- The contract. Monthly or annual? Setup fees? Hidden add-ons?
- The compliance posture. Does the provider understand KvK, bank and tax requirements?
A €79 address that ticks all four boxes is cheaper than a €30 address that fails on three.
The true total cost of a €79 Postley address, for one year
- Monthly subscription (12 × €79): €948
- Setup fee: €0
- Identity verification: €0
- Mail scanning (unlimited): €0
- Digital forwarding (unlimited): €0
- Physical forwarding (on request, average 2x/year): ~€15
- Total annual cost: ~€963
For comparison, a small leased office in Amsterdam rarely runs below €500 per month — and locks you in for a year or more.
Is a virtual office worth it?
If you work remotely, travel frequently, or simply do not want your home address on a public register, the maths is clear. €79 per month buys you a professional Amsterdam address, daily mail handling, and full KvK compliance. The alternative — a leased office you use once a week — costs six to ten times more.
The real question is not cost. It is whether you want your business to look like a business.
Frequently asked questions
Is €79 the cheapest Postley plan? Yes. It is Postley's entry-level plan, at a premium Co-Office location.
Are there annual discounts? Postley keeps pricing transparent and monthly. No annual lock-in.
What is the cost difference between locations? Valley and Herengracht sit at the top of the range. Other Postley locations offer the same service at a lower price.
Can I cancel anytime? Yes. Monthly contract. Cancel with one month's notice.
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