Housing & property
Can I run a business from my apartment?
Possibly, but the lease, building rules, zoning/use restrictions and business type must permit it.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- Residential leases often restrict business use.
- Corporate registration does not override lease restrictions.
Documents
- Identity documents
- Purchase/contract documents
- Source-of-funds evidence where requested
Likely cost
No government application fee to rent. Private move-in costs can include first rent, deposit, key money, agency fee, guarantor fee, insurance and lock/cleaning charges, depending on the property.
Where to act
Landlord / real-estate agent / property manager and the designated rent-guarantee company; municipal foreign-resident housing support if needed.