What is a Virtual Office?

Virtual Office ProviderHope this will answer some of your enquiries. I understand that some people may not know what Virtual Office Solution is for.

For a start, the Main Purpose of getting a virtual office provider is:

With this business address, you can use it as a registered business address when you register with ACRA (Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority), formerly known as Registry of Companies & Businesses. You can use it for the followings:

Virtual Office Services is a cost effective solution for your business. We offer the following services and facilities:

In Singapore, it is illegally to operate a business without registration with ACRA. And to register with ACRA, it is required to have a place of business, preferably a commercial address although you may use your residential address which is subjected to approval by the relevant authority.

Our Virtual Office solution provides the option for full office facilities according to your requirement. Office suite and meeting room can be rented on hourly basis. Our well furnished office will definitely project a good corporate image for your business, and also functional at the same time.

With a registered business address, you can use it for ACRA registration and used it on their name cards, letterheads, etc. It can also be used to open bank accounts and official correspondence.

For Mail forwarding, we will mail it to your stated address on a daily basis. Mail can also be collected from our office during working hours at your convenience. Should there be registered mails or packages, these can be received and re-directed to your home for a small handling fee.

What is the Address provided?

51 Bukit Batok Crescent, #08-22 Unity Centre, Singapore 658077

Example -Your Namecard may look like this:

Lee W S
Managing Director
World Trading Pte Ltd
51 Bukit Batock Crescent #08-22
Singapore 658077

OR

World Trading Pte Ltd
51 Bukit Batok Crescent #08-22
Singapore
658077

OR

World Trading Pte Ltd
51 Bukit Batok Crescent #08-22 Unity Centre
Singapore 658077

How to Start A Business?
Virtual Office Provider
Basic Steps that majority would take:

1)Get A Registered Business Address
This is a legal requirement. You can get one instantly with Startech Business Centre, your Virtual Office Provider.

 

2)Register with ACRA
You can either visit them at their office at International Plaza or do it online (http://www.bizfile.gov.sg/) if you have the SingPass account.

 

3)Communication Modes

If you use a Virtual/Service Office, an email address and mobile phone may be sufficient. For more credibility, you may also consider a phone & fax line.

 

Internet presence may also be important, and you may have a website with your own domain name (e.g. www.yourname.com) and a web host. The cost to setup a basic website is very affordable now as compared to “dotcom” era.

 

You will need all these contact details for:

Printing Name cards, Letterhead, Envelope & Company Rubber Stamp.

 

4)Bank Accounts
After completing the above-mentioned, choose a banks to open company accounts. It is good practice to check with the bank first as each may have different requirement.

 

Note: For Private Limited Companies, there is more requirement. Call us for more information.

 

Startech Business Centre

http://www.startechbusiness.com/

Tel: 065-6560 8966

Fax: 065-6234 0494

Email: info@startech.com.sg