The New Rules of Business Address Compliance
Banks, regulators, and digital platforms have tightened their rules.
Today, listing a “virtual office” or mailbox isn’t enough — every institution that verifies businesses now demands proof of a real, operational presence.
To open a business bank account, verify a Google listing, register with SAM.gov, or maintain state licensing, your address must be verifiable, staffed, and physically active. Anything less risks rejection, suspension, or account closure.
LionShare Cowork's Registered Office was designed for this new reality.
It provides the documented, compliant foundation that meets — and exceeds — the verification standards used by banks, state agencies, and online platforms nationwide.
Why Business Address Compliance Matters
Banks, agencies, and digital platforms now require proof that your business operates from a real, verifiable location—not a mailbox or forwarding hub. Under KYC, AML, and USPS regulations, every organization that reviews your credentials must confirm where your company physically exists. A LionShare Registered Office meets those standards by providing a staffed, documented address backed by verified identification and authorized mail handling—giving your business instant credibility and compliance wherever it’s reviewed.
LionShare Registered Office vs. “Virtual Office”
Not all business addresses are created equal. Most “virtual offices” and forwarding hubs collapse under verification — they aren’t staffed, they’re resold by third parties, and they can’t issue the documentation banks and regulators now require.
LionShare Cowork's Registered Office was built from the ground up to satisfy every one of those checks.
Feature
Ownership & Control
Physical Presence
Mail Handling
Signage & Visibility
Regulatory Compliance
Documentation
Use for Banking, Licensing, or Google
Typical Virtual Office
Usually a third-party reseller with no control over the property
Shared mailbox or forwarding center; no dedicated workspace
Often unregistered with USPS; no Form 1583 or ID verification
Generic address shared by dozens of companies
Fails KYC, AML, BOI, and Google verification checks
None — can’t issue occupancy letters or verification proof
Frequently rejected or suspended
LionShare Registered Office
Operated directly by LionShare Cowork — a verified commercial facility
Real, staffed location with concierge reception and meeting access
USPS-registered CMRA with Form 1583, verified IDs, and BCG digital logs
Lobby directory signage and business card listing for your company
Meets all verification standards with Proof of Occupancy & DVL
Digital Verification Letter (DVL) + notarized Proof of Occupancy
Approved for use with banks, agencies, and Google Business Profile
LionShare’s Registered Office isn’t another mailbox — it’s a verifiable, bank-ready business base that produces the physical and digital evidence regulators demand. When compliance officers ask “Can you prove where you operate?” our documentation answers for you.
Our Registered Office Compliancy Package
Everything you need to stay compliant and verifiable
Included:
1-Year Membership Contract confirming workspace access
Notarized Proof of Occupancy formatted for banks & agencies
Digital Verification Letter (DVL) with QR code & timestamp
Separate Business & Mailing Address aligned with USPS rules
Optional Records Storage Receipts & Access Logs
Weekday Local Pickup Access 8:00am – 5:00pm
Pricing:
$149 Setup Fee (Documentation & Onboarding)
$500 Annual Membership (Compliance Packet & Verification Docs)
$99 / mo Usage Credits (Day Passes, Meetings, Storage or Notary)
Dues due the 1st each month (5-day grace). After Day 7 access ends; reactivation $149 + arrears. After 30 days, inactive members are reported closed to maintain verification integrity.
Three Steps to Verification
Step 1: Start Your Registration
Complete your online registration for the LionShare Registered Office.
As soon as payment is received, our compliance team assigns your physical suite number and the verification process is started.
Step 2: Verify Your Identity and Submit Documentation
You will receive an onboarding email from us with inviting you to the onboarding portal where you will fill out and upload the necessary documents.
Step 3: Get Your Verified Address
Once your verification is approved, you’ll receive:
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Your Registered Office address and assigned PMB number
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A Digital Verification Letter (DVL) with QR-code verification page
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Your Notarized Proof of Occupancy
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Access to your online Compliance Dashboard for mail logs, workspace credits, and audit documentation
At that point, your business is fully documented, verifiable by banks and agencies, and ready to operate under a legally recognized commercial address.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many businesses can I have under my Virtual Office membership?
At LionShare Cowork, we understand that many entrepreneurs are managing multiple businesses. With our Virtual Office Basic Membership, you can have up to 1 businesses registration under the same membership, but have multiple members, as long as they are on your 1583 postal form. Our Virtual Office Premium Membership allows up to 3 business registrations and or DBA's.
How much does it cost to have my mail forwarded with a Virtual Office plan?
You can control the cost by sending us a prepaid shipping label, or by default we will send your mail or package via USPS. When requesting forwarding please request the class of service required. First Class, 2-Day or Overnight. Rates are determined by size and weight.
Can I use my Virtual Business address on Google My Business (GMB)?
Here are Googles rules for using a Virtual Office membership for GMB purposes; Listings on Google My Business can only be created for businesses that either have a physical location that customers can visit, or that travel to visit customers where they are. Service-area businesses can’t list a ‘virtual’ office unless that office is staffed during opening hours. We allow all of our Premium Virtual Office clients to add conference room access to their accounts on a as needed basis, at an additional cost to meet with clients. Also our office is staffed by a professional concierge service and can handle clients that do not have an appointment. We also provide digital signage in our lobby to all of our Premium Virtual Office clients.
What services deliver to your address? Can I get personally delivered items or Amazon deliveries?
We accept all carriers, USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, even Amazon deliveries. (But please nothing that requires refrigeration). Our concierge will also take courier or personally delivered items, like packages or even rent checks. We will ask the person to sign/date/time each item. Put an end to your packages being swiped from your porch or late "mailed" rent checks!
When I sign up for a Virtual Office Membership, how long does it take for me to be assigned a physical address?
The moment the plan is paid for, the process begins. The first step, you must complete the US Postal 1593 form. This gives us the legal ability to sign and receive your mail via federal regulations. The form must be submitted with two forms of ID and be notorized. We do have a resident notary if you need one. Once we have a completed form, we will issue you your mailbox number. So, you can get your address as fast as you get us the 1583 form back!
How many mail items can I receive a month with a Virtual Office plan?
We do not have a limit on the amount of mail pieces received. However, packages and boxes not picked up within 30 days, a storage fee of $5.00 per item for the first month and a $1.00 per day thereafter will be charged to your account.
“Business Address” or “Virtual Office”?
If you prefer the latter term, check out our Virtual Office details.
About LionShare
LionShare Cowork is a 14,000 sq ft Coworking Space located at 13475 Atlantic Blvd Unit 8 in Jacksonville, Florida. Our space offers Monthly Office Rentals, Virtual Offices, Day Passes, and Meeting Rooms. If you or your company is in the Jacksonville area and needs a place to call home or just to meet up, Lionshare Cowork is your go-to place.