Office Space
Take the first step with our Virtual Office packages
Build a credible business presence with our affordable Virtual Office package. Benefit from a professional mail address and personalised telephone answering, and gain access to centre events, networking opportunities and our community platform ‘The Wire’. All from just £100 per month.
Rent a virtual office with a Professional Business address
For entrepreneurs not yet ready for physical space, our virtual office packages offer the ideal solution for companies who wish to portray a professional image and enjoy the same level of excellent customer service that our on-site occupiers receive.
Flexible, affordable and business-ready
- A professional mail address, rather than having to use your home address
- Telephone answering in the company's name
- Access to Business Support
- Be part of our community with access to centre events and networking
- Connect on our community platform ‘The Wire’
Scale with confidence
As your business grows, you can seamlessly transition from our virtual package to our co-working area, a dedicated desk, or even a small private office. No sudden changes, no disruption for your clients, and no need to re-establish yourself in a new location.
Additional services available on request
Use Harwell Innovation Centre as your Companies House Registered Address for an extra £10 per month, ensuring official mail is securely handled while maintaining a credible business presence. Contact the team to find out more.
Find out how our virtual space packages help support your business
Ready to join the Harwell Community?
Where to find us:
Based in South Oxfordshire, near to Didcot, Harwell Innovation Centre offers an ideal alternative to city working that still keeps you well connected.
Harwell Innovation Centre
Building 173
Curie Avenue, Harwell
Oxford, Didcot,
Oxfordshire, OX11 0QG
Harwell Innovation Centre
Building 173
Curie Avenue, Harwell
Oxford, Didcot,
Oxfordshire, OX11 0QG
FAQs
How much does a virtual office cost?
A virtual office package starts from £100 per month.
What is a virtual office?
A virtual office gives your business a professional address and phone presence without renting physical space. It suits entrepreneurs who are not yet ready for an office but want a credible, professional image.
What is included in the virtual office package?
You get a professional mail address instead of using your home address, telephone answering in your company's name, access to business support, and membership of the centre community, including events, networking and the community platform 'The Wire'.
Can I use the virtual office as my registered business address?
Yes. You can use Harwell Innovation Centre as your Companies House registered address for an extra £10 per month, alongside the virtual office package.
What is the difference between a virtual office and a registered business address?
A virtual office is a monthly package from £100 that gives you a professional business address, telephone answering, business support and community access. A registered business address is a separate £10 per month service that lets you use the centre's address as your official Companies House address, available alongside an office, coworking or virtual office package.
Do you handle my post and phone calls?
Yes. The package includes a professional mailing address and personalised telephone answering in your company's name.
Can I hire meeting rooms with a virtual office?
Meeting rooms can be booked by arrangement with the team, who can confirm the current rate for virtual office customers.
Can I upgrade to physical space later?
Yes. As your business grows you can move from a virtual office to the coworking area, a dedicated desk or a small private office, with no disruption for your clients and no need to change your business address.
Where would my business address be?
Building 173, Curie Avenue, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QG, on Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in south Oxfordshire.
Who is a virtual office for?
Home-based businesses, remote teams, sole traders, early-stage companies and international companies establishing a UK presence that want a professional business address and phone presence without the cost of physical space.
Is there a minimum contract for a virtual office?
The virtual office package is offered on flexible terms. Contact the team for the current notice period.
How do I sign up for a virtual office?
Contact the team on 01235 838 500 or send an enquiry through the website, and they will set up your package.
