Hi everyone,

Long time reader, first time poster.

I'm close to starting up a business that was planned for a long time. I was told by someone that it would be better to get an office prior to doing all the paperwork, business license, etc.

That sounds good because I suppose I wouldn't need to change my home information (address, phone, etc.) from the documentations.

I was wondering what you guys think about this. I never put much thought into getting an office, I was expecting to lease an office a few months after actually starting.

Is it even possible to lease an office without even having an active business?

I'd say get the paperwork done now, and make your business work. If you can afford an office at that point, then go ahead. Why have more expenses than you need if they can be avoided?

I agree with Evan; an office is an unnecessary expense for a startup. And you may have some difficulty with a property owner/manager as well, not having any legal business entity to work with.