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Fitzrovia Virtual Office vs Real Office Space: What Start-ups Should Know

A guide for start-ups weighing a W1 address against a real office.

Fitzrovia Virtual Office vs Real Office Space: What Start-ups Should Know Business & Corporate Services

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Commercial · Fitzrovia W1

Fitzrovia: virtual address or real office?

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In short: A Fitzrovia virtual office gives your business a W1 address for post and company registration, without renting space. Since March 2024, a registered office must be an appropriate address where post can be delivered and acknowledged. A virtual address is cheap, but you get no desk or meeting space. Fitzrovia, between Oxford Street and Euston Road, is a hub for media, tech and creative firms, with plenty of coworking and small offices. Fraser Bond doesn't provide virtual addresses, but we help businesses find office space in Fitzrovia and across central London.
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Goodge Street, Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line), Warren Street and Oxford Circus.

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Media, tech and design firms around Charlotte Street.

Options

Coworking, serviced offices and small leased floors.

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Restaurants and cafés on Charlotte Street and Goodge Street.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use a Fitzrovia virtual address for Companies House?

Usually, if it's an appropriate address where post can be delivered and acknowledged.

Does Fraser Bond offer virtual offices?

No. We help businesses find real office space.

Is Fitzrovia good for start-ups?

Yes, especially for media, tech and creative firms.

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