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Virtual Registered Office in Prague 2026: Prices and What's Included
A virtual (registration) registered office is a rented address for entry in the register; it comes with the owner's consent to placing the registered office, mail handling, and usually a meeting room as well. Real prices in Prague 2026: from roughly 45–135 Kč/month in outer districts and on long-term contracts, up to 490–835 Kč/month for a prestigious address in Prague 1.
from ~45 Kč/month
consent + mail included
hides your home address
prices verified 2026
What a virtual registered office is and when you need it
A virtual registered office is a service where, for a monthly fee, you rent an address for registering the business address (sídlo) of a self-employed person (OSVČ) or a company in the register, without physically being on the premises. The provider is the owner (or an authorised user) of the property and will issue you the consent to placing the registered office with an officially verified signature.
It typically pays off when:
- you live in rented accommodation and the landlord will not give consent (or you do not want to deal with the homeowners' association),
- you have permanent residence at a municipal registration office address / official domicile address that cannot be used as a registered office,
- you want to hide your home address from public registers and the data box (datová schránka) directory,
- you need a representative Prague address for clients and partners.
On the other hand, as a self-employed person in your own flat or house where you also live, you generally do not need to deal with the registered office — you have it free of charge and without any documentation. We discuss the differences in detail in our guide Business address: home address vs. virtual registered office.
Comparison of virtual registered office plans in Prague 2026
| Location | Price from | What's included | Mail handling | Meeting room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague 5 (outer) | 45 Kč/month | Consent to placing the registered office, address, mail logging | Yes (receipt, notifications) | By arrangement |
| Prague 8 | 49 Kč/month | Address + consent; min. registration 3 months | Yes; forwarding charged separately | By arrangement |
| Prague 6 | 94 Kč/month | Plan up to 5 items/year | Yes (up to item limit) | By arrangement |
| Prague 10 (5-year contract) | 135 Kč/month | Mail + dealings with authorities free of charge | Yes | Free for dealings with authorities |
| Prague 2 / 3 / 5 (72 months) | 99 Kč/month | Excl. DPH (VAT); 12 months = 299 Kč/month | Yes | By arrangement |
| Prague 2 – Vinohrady (5-year) | 199 Kč/month | 1 year = 275 Kč/month | Yes | Conference room free |
| Prague 6 – higher plan | 139 Kč/month | Up to 100 items/year, scanning on request | Yes + scanning on request | By arrangement |
| Prague 1 – prestigious (5-year) | 420–490 Kč/month | Up to 300 items/year, reception, guaranteed scanning | Yes + scanning | Conference room |
| Prague 1 – premium address | 835 Kč/month | Prestigious address, reception | Yes + scanning | Conference room |
Providers' list-price data verified as of June 2026, mostly excluding VAT and with a minimum contract length (3 months to 5 years). Serves as an indicative range — always verify the current amount, VAT and item limit directly with the specific company.
What is usually included and what costs extra
In the basic price you usually get:
- the owner's consent to placing the registered office with an officially verified signature (the basic document for entry in the register),
- marking on the building / mailbox — mandatory under § 31(1) of the Trade Licensing Act (živnostenský zákon),
- mail handling (registered and ordinary items) and notifications by e-mail or SMS,
- online mail logging, often with a photo of the envelope, and short-term storage of items at the branch.
For an extra charge there is usually:
- mail scanning and delivery by e-mail,
- forwarding of items to your address — typically from around 99 Kč/month extra,
- shredding of items,
- rental of a meeting room — often free for dealings with authorities, but charged for business meetings (e.g. around 500 Kč/hour).
What to watch out for
The cheapest plans often do not include scanning or mail forwarding — these are charged extra (from around 99 Kč/month). With a low price, always check the limit on the number of items per year (e.g. "up to 5 pcs" vs. "up to 300 pcs") and the length of commitment — contracts tend to run from 3 months to 5 years, and the lowest prices apply only to the longest contracts. Also watch out for whether the price is inclusive or exclusive of DPH (VAT).
How to choose a quality provider
- Verify references and years in operation an established provider with a stable address; beware of bankrupt or "unreliable" mass addresses
- Check what is actually included in the price consent, mailbox marking, mail handling, notifications, logging
- Compare the price inclusive of DPH (VAT) and the length of commitment the lowest price usually applies only with a 5-year contract
- Verify the item limit and the mail delivery method scanning / forwarding — when free and when for an extra charge
- Find out whether a meeting room is included in the price often free for dealings with authorities, but charged for business meetings
- Request a sample consent to placing the registered office it must have an officially verified signature and must not be older than 3 months (§ 14 Act No. 304/2013 Coll.) → detail
The consent must meet the formal requirements
The provider will issue you the owner's consent to placing the registered office. For entry in the public register it must not be older than 3 months and the signature on it must be officially verified (§ 14 Act No. 304/2013 Coll.). We discuss the requirements and a sample document in the article Consent to placing the registered office.
Frequently asked questions about the price of a virtual registered office
How much does a virtual registered office in Prague cost in 2026?
Real prices start at around 45–49 Kč/month in outer districts and on long-term contracts. The middle band (Prague 2, 3, more attractive addresses) comes to roughly 135–300 Kč/month, and prestigious Prague 1 ranges from 420 to 835 Kč/month. Prices are verified for 2026, mostly excluding VAT.
Is a virtual registered office legal?
Yes. It is a common and entirely legal service. The provider is the owner or an authorised user of the property and will issue you the consent to placing the registered office with an officially verified signature, which serves as the legal ground for using the premises for entry in the register.
What is included in the price of a virtual registered office?
Usually the owner's consent to placing the registered office, marking on the building and mailbox, mail handling with notification, and online logging of items. Mail scanning and forwarding are usually charged as extras (forwarding typically from around 99 Kč/month), as is the rental of a meeting room for business meetings.
How much does the registered office cost me per year?
Calculate the annual cost as the monthly price multiplied by 12 — for example, a plan at 139 Kč/month comes to roughly 1,668 Kč per year. Many providers also offer an annual flat fee, often around 1,000–1,500 Kč on promotion.
Will a virtual registered office increase my real estate tax?
No. A registration (records-only) registered office at someone else's address does not concern you for tax purposes and does not increase the real estate tax. The increased rate applies only when you actually use part of the property for business as business premises (§ 11a Act No. 338/1992 Coll.).
What to watch out for with a low price?
Verify the length of commitment (the lowest prices tend to apply only with a 5-year contract), the limit on the number of items per year, whether scanning and mail forwarding are included in the price, and whether the stated price is inclusive or exclusive of DPH (VAT).
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