Choosing an office often comes down to a single number — the price per square metre. But whether a space truly serves you depends on things the price list doesn't show: where the address sits, how quickly a client can reach you, whether a meeting room is free exactly when you need it, and what you're really signing. Below are four areas worth going through before you decide.
The address is part of your business card
A partner often sees your company's address before meeting you — and forms a first impression from it. A prestigious address in central Prague reads differently than a seat on the outskirts, and the difference shows most with clients who don't know you yet.
So check not just the city, but the specific street and building. Can the address also be used as your company's official registered seat in the commercial register? Does post arrive reliably, and are you notified in time?
Access — for you and your clients
An office in the centre saves time every day. During a viewing, note the distance to public transport, parking options, and how easily someone arriving for the first time can reach you. Good connections are a value you can't buy later.
In the end, an office isn't decided by square metres, but by the address, the neighbours, and the quiet to work in.
Facilities: what's really included
The question isn't "is there a meeting room?" but "will it be free when I need it?". In densely occupied buildings, shared spaces are contested. Ask specifically:
- how many companies share the building and its shared facilities,
- how meeting rooms are booked and how many hours are included,
- what's covered by the price and what costs extra (reception, internet, cleaning, utilities),
- how the meeting rooms are equipped and whether AV technology is available.
The contract: look at what isn't visible
Before you sign, go through the notice period, the length of the commitment, the conditions for price increases, and what happens as your team grows. A flexible contract proves its worth when your needs change — and they can change fast.
At RyeBase, the answer to most of these questions is deliberately simple: the house has a firm cap of thirty companies, not one more, so the facilities stay available and the environment calm. The best first step is a no-obligation viewing — you'll see the space in person and we'll go through together which format (registered seat, desk, or private office) makes sense for your company.
Časté otázky
What's the difference between a registered seat and an office?
A registered seat is the address entered in the commercial register, where official post arrives. An office is the physical space where you actually work. RyeBase offers both — a standalone registered seat and private offices at a single address, Žitná 18 in Prague.
What should you watch out for when choosing an office in central Prague?
Beyond the price per m², check public-transport access, the quality of the address, availability of meeting rooms without waiting, how densely the building is occupied, and the contract terms — especially the notice period and what's included in the price.
How many companies are based in the RyeBase house?
The house has a firm cap of thirty companies, not one more. The limit protects the calm, the availability of facilities, and the value of the address.