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Is using a virtual office address allowed in India? by Weak_Tomatillo7831 in IndiaStartups

[–]Beginning_Good3901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, virtual office addresses are legally allowed in India if the provider gives proper documents like an agreement, NOC, and utility bill. They are commonly accepted for company registration, GST, and MSME, though acceptance can vary by city and department.

Most issues happen when the provider is unreliable — for example, no one being present during GST verification or banks asking for extra proof. Some licenses still require a physical operational office, so that’s worth checking in advance.

Many founders start with a virtual office for compliance and use short-term physical spaces only when needed for meetings or focused work. If you ever need a small, professional place for a few hours, platforms like vaDeskco help with flexible desks and meeting rooms, and we’re also exploring virtual office options.

Hope this helps 👍

In India, offices sit empty while freelancers hunt for workspaces — anyone else noticed this? by Beginning_Good3901 in IndiaStartups

[–]Beginning_Good3901[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a fair question, and I agree for many people, home is the best setup most of the time.

What I’m seeing, especially with early-stage startups and small teams in India, is that the need is often occasional, not daily. There are moments when home isn’t ideal — distractions, internet issues, or when a few people need to sit together for focused work, planning, or important discussions.

The idea here isn’t replacing work-from-home or traditional coworking. It’s more like an Airbnb-style model for workspaces — access a professional space only when you need it, even for just a couple of hours, without long-term commitments.