The Complete Virtual Office (VO) Guide

For foreign entrepreneurs entering China, establishing a physical presence traditionally demands significant upfront investment – legal entity setup, office leases, and staffing often exceed €50,000 before operations even begin. At iQubator, we solve this barrier with our Virtual Office (VO), a proven low-risk gateway to the Chinese market since 2010.

What Is iQubator’s Virtual Office?

A strategic solution enabling you to:
✅ Operate legally without a registered entity
✅ Access premium Shanghai infrastructure at 5% of traditional costs
✅ Validate market demand before major investment

5 Problems VO Solves for International SMEs

  1. “I need a professional Shanghai address NOW”

    • Use our downtown Huangpu District address (525 East JianGuo Road) on business cards, websites, and legal documents.

    • Replaces costly long-term office leases during market testing.

  2. “How do I invoice Chinese clients legally?”

    • Issue CNY tax invoices through our compliant billing system.

    • Eliminates the need for entity setup solely for invoicing.

  3. “I require meeting spaces but can’t commit to an office”

    • Access on-demand meeting rooms in our Shanghai hub.

    • *Avoids paying for unused space (avg. savings: ¥15,000/month).*

  4. “Administrative tasks are drowning me”

    • Utilize our executive assistants (¥200/hour) for:

      • Mail handling & forwarding

      • Document printing/processing

      • Local vendor coordination

    • Reduces operational overhead by 30%.

  5. “I’m unsure about China’s regulatory landscape”

    • Tap into iQubator’s compliance backbone:

      • Pre-incorporation trademark registration

      • Website domain filing

      • Tax advisory support

    • Prevents costly legal missteps (e.g., customs delays, IP conflicts).

Cost Structure: Transparency Matters

ServiceFee (Monthly)Key Benefit
Shanghai Business Address¥1,800Instant market credibility
Meeting Room Access¥300/hourClient-facing professionalism
Executive Assistant¥200/hourLocal administrative support
Total Entry Cost~¥2,500*vs. ¥20,000+ for entity setup*

All fees subject to 3.36% VAT 

Your Next Step

Phase 1: Start with VO to:

  • Build Chinese client relationships

  • Test product-market fit

  • Reserve your company name/trademark

Phase 2: Transition seamlessly to our:

  • Business Support Office (BSO) for physical workspace

  • Company Formation services for full independence

“VO was our safety net – it let us focus on customers, not compliance.”
– Big One Europe COO

Activate your China entry today → Book VO Consultation
Or contact CEO Per Linden: per.linden@iqubator.com | +86 138 1711 8207