What is a Virtual Address? (And why you need one in 2023)

If you are doing business online in this day and age, then getting a virtual address is an absolute necessity. If they don't already have a dedicated office space, I tell every single one of my LLC clients to sign up for a virtual address as soon as possible.
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[@Blancobobea]

Thanks for breaking this down, I moved to Europe from the US last year and was curious about how to get my mail forwarded/emailed to me here. Great info, as always!

[@jimhart]

Earthclass mail is great for this. It's what I use.

[@machineman6498]

Thank you for making this.

[@blazerr88]

So let me see if I have this all correct. I'm starting a LLC, for privacy I want a virtual address, yes. I'll be using my virtual address for my EIN. But still need registered agent, for privacy and other reasons. So who the hell knows where all my mail will end up, haha! Thanks for all the information!

[@abrahamlevy9923]

Great video

[@jimhart]

Thank you!

[@happyreality244]

I need it for my LLC, can I use it for that ?????? This is stressing me out …please help

[@taylamorris]

What about receiving packages i.e. - product returns? Do they accept those? Do they open them? Do they at least ask which items you'd want opened first? That way you have the option of forwarding them unopened? I really wouldn't want bank cards, checks, and packages open.

[@user-pu5os3xv3n]

is it okay to have a virtual address according to the fincen ????? please make a video about it , because i want to make my llc but i am a foreigner

[@jimhart]

I did a video on the new requirements for the CTA. If I recall correctly, you need a US address for your business, and you would list the actual address for the beneficial owner.. But make sure you double check that or schedule a call with a lawyer.

[@SaraKanwal28]

Hi, I was wondering if its mandatory to have an LLC or Corp registered when we have a virtual address? I have a small digital media agency and have been thinking to get a US virtual address, but then what would be the notary reason I state on why I'm getting this address? I don't want to get into any legal complications, would that be unlawful or perjury or else? Super confused.

[@jimhart]

I think you are getting your legal terminology confused. You may want to talk to a lawyer.

[@crelloc]

i need one that can also give me a utility bill. anyone have any recommendations?

[@jimhart]

Check out alliance - hawthornlaw.net/virtual (affiliate)

[@Entrepreneurusa]

Thé problem is with my business I don’t want privacy I want more exposure and need clients to show up to make more sales …

[@SCREENNAME3000]

VA are good but if you are applying for money with a VA make sure you have your LLC with the VA or at least some bills with the VA.

[@danielketchelos]

Can you use a virtual address for a bank account? I tried to apply but they wanted a physical address and I don’t want to use my home address

[@faithfuller733]

I have the same question.

[@TuliTuli_]

You need a physical address to open the account and you can make the bank mailing address be the virtual address.

[@vannarooski8730]

Well didn’t he say at one point that you can use your home addy on the bank thing because it’s private anyways.

[@danielketchelos]

@@vannarooski8730 I did have to use my home address with the bank (Chase). They wouldn't accept the VA, and since my home address wasn't the same as the registered LLC's business address I had to refile and change my LLC to my home address. Otherwise they wouldn't have opened an account.

[@CraftySheenaa]

Time stamp 9:25 watch the video he says it.

[@myroadtowellnessn.dbnieto8405]

Do you trust first class mail ? They don’t get your bank accounts right ?

[@happyreality244]

I am in new york