Protect your privacy with a Dutch business address

Updated on 19 February 2024

As an entrepreneur, do you sometimes feel that the boundary between work and private life is becoming increasingly unclear? You are not alone, as the number of people working from home has risen sharply in recent decades - and especially in the last year due to the coronavirus pandemic! 

Working from home has many advantages, such as organising your time better, more flexibility in the hours you work and of course also in terms of comfort. There something very relaxing about looking through your post in the morning from the comfort of your home.

Over time, however, more and more entrepreneurs realise that a minimum separation between work and private life has some advantages. For example, would you prefer not to have customers or third parties contact you after a particular time? Then you can clearly indicate this on various media, such as your website or email sign-off. But does everyone stick to this? Unfortunately, figures show that this is not the case. As a result, there is a chance that you and your family may experience unforeseen difficulties in your business activities.

It is straightforward to find out your personal information

If your company is registered at your home address, anyone can trace this address via the Chamber of Commerce website. Not only your address but also many other personal data such as your telephone number (s) and any further contact details. This can prove extremely challenging in the long term for certain professional bodies.

If you work as a therapist, psychologist, bailiff, or own a website, for example, you will understand that it is essential to create a clear boundary within which you do not want to be contacted. Otherwise, this will take up your privacy and that of your family members. When one of your customers or consumers has an urgent question, they can very easily reach you via the information listed online. This should always be done via a different number so that you and your family also have time to rest.

A business address is no longer expensive or complicated

Fortunately, you no longer have to rent an entire office building to enjoy the benefits of a business company address. With the rise of so-called virtual addresses, that era is well over. Working from home requires more flexibility, and you can achieve this in terms of privacy and professionalism by registering your company at an external address.

A business address or just a postal address?

A business address can be registered with the Chamber of Commerce, but you can also opt for a postal address. In the first case, you enjoy total anonymity because only your company's business address is subsequently visible to the outside world. This is an excellent way of keeping your work strictly separate from your personal situation, especially for professions where confidentiality is vital. 

In other circumstances, it may also be sufficient just to change your postal address. For example, freelancers can significantly benefit from a business address because the mail no longer arrives at home. This saves a lot of work every month, especially if you choose a location where the mail is stored digitally and physically. Which option you choose mainly depends on your personal preferences and the degree of anonymity you wish to experience.

We offer various flexible monthly subscriptions to suit your requirements

If you would like your company to look more professional, have more time for your family, and enjoy extra benefits such as flexible working, you are in the right place. We offer several locations in both Amsterdam and Rotterdam, where you can register your company. You can also only choose a postal address. You can find all the information you need on our site, but we are always happy to speak to you personally for clear advice.

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