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Permanent Business Addresses

Make your business a Chicago native

January 31, 2025
Geoff Horsfall

Starting and growing a business takes resilience, hustle, and ambition. Maybe that’s why Chicago has one of the country’s largest, most influential startup scenes. Any native Chicagoan will tell you that if you dig a little deeper than the “Windy City” moniker and deep dish pizza, you’ll find a community built on grit, adaptability, and authenticity — all traits that serve entrepreneurs well. 

Companies like GrubHub, Cameo, and G2 are using those traits, and the city’s status as the business and cultural epicenter of the midwest, to continue Chicagoland’s rich tradition of fostering influential businesses (we see you, McDonald’s). But starting and running a business is hard.

Why you need a permanent business address in Chicago

Step one is establishing a permanent business address. This is a requirement for business registration, reporting to the IRS and other government agencies, and receiving mail. But most startups don’t have the capital for an office space, nor do they want one. 

Today’s startups are running lean, agile, and mobile, which often means someone’s house or apartment ends up serving as the company’s permanent business address in the early days. Business and personal mail gets mixed up, customers get confused or may not trust that your business is legit, and privacy is compromised. You may think your business is off to the races, only to find that trouble starts with something as simple as business registration.

Get a permanent Chicago business address with Stable

Stable makes it delightfully simple to solve this problem. With our virtual mailbox, Chicagoland startups get a permanent Chicago business address in minutes. This real street address can be used in all the paperwork, as well as with vendors and customers. 

On top of that, all of the business mail received at the business address will be scanned and uploaded to an intuitive platform, where it can be managed remotely. Deposit a check, forward a notice to a colleague, or shred a private document, all with the click of a button. 

Stable’s virtual mailbox has helped countless Chicagoland businesses save time and money, reduce complexity and risk, and free themselves from the hassle of mail so they can focus on what really matters — growing their business.

Already have an address? Easily make the switch

Already registered your business but interested in a Stable virtual address? No problem. We make it easy to update your business address by providing pre-filled paperwork, a personalized checklist, and hands-on support.

Join Chicago’s thriving business community with Stable

Any description of Chicago would be incomplete without mentioning its community spirit. It’s a city of tight-knit neighborhoods, passionate fandom, and deep loyalty. And Chicago businesses can feel at ease welcoming Stable into the fold. Our 4.9 G2 rating is a testament to our user-friendly platform built for modern business, reliable operations, and unrivaled customer support. By helping startups to move fast, stay agile, and scale confidently, Stable is ready to help Chicagoland businesses thrive. 

Chicago is known for its midwestern practicality, and Stable is here to help make managing your business just a little bit easier. Get started today

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Permanent Business Addresses

Make your business a Chicago native

January 31, 2025
Geoff Horsfall

Starting and growing a business takes resilience, hustle, and ambition. Maybe that’s why Chicago has one of the country’s largest, most influential startup scenes. Any native Chicagoan will tell you that if you dig a little deeper than the “Windy City” moniker and deep dish pizza, you’ll find a community built on grit, adaptability, and authenticity — all traits that serve entrepreneurs well. 

Companies like GrubHub, Cameo, and G2 are using those traits, and the city’s status as the business and cultural epicenter of the midwest, to continue Chicagoland’s rich tradition of fostering influential businesses (we see you, McDonald’s). But starting and running a business is hard.

Why you need a permanent business address in Chicago

Step one is establishing a permanent business address. This is a requirement for business registration, reporting to the IRS and other government agencies, and receiving mail. But most startups don’t have the capital for an office space, nor do they want one. 

Today’s startups are running lean, agile, and mobile, which often means someone’s house or apartment ends up serving as the company’s permanent business address in the early days. Business and personal mail gets mixed up, customers get confused or may not trust that your business is legit, and privacy is compromised. You may think your business is off to the races, only to find that trouble starts with something as simple as business registration.

Get a permanent Chicago business address with Stable

Stable makes it delightfully simple to solve this problem. With our virtual mailbox, Chicagoland startups get a permanent Chicago business address in minutes. This real street address can be used in all the paperwork, as well as with vendors and customers. 

On top of that, all of the business mail received at the business address will be scanned and uploaded to an intuitive platform, where it can be managed remotely. Deposit a check, forward a notice to a colleague, or shred a private document, all with the click of a button. 

Stable’s virtual mailbox has helped countless Chicagoland businesses save time and money, reduce complexity and risk, and free themselves from the hassle of mail so they can focus on what really matters — growing their business.

Already have an address? Easily make the switch

Already registered your business but interested in a Stable virtual address? No problem. We make it easy to update your business address by providing pre-filled paperwork, a personalized checklist, and hands-on support.

Join Chicago’s thriving business community with Stable

Any description of Chicago would be incomplete without mentioning its community spirit. It’s a city of tight-knit neighborhoods, passionate fandom, and deep loyalty. And Chicago businesses can feel at ease welcoming Stable into the fold. Our 4.9 G2 rating is a testament to our user-friendly platform built for modern business, reliable operations, and unrivaled customer support. By helping startups to move fast, stay agile, and scale confidently, Stable is ready to help Chicagoland businesses thrive. 

Chicago is known for its midwestern practicality, and Stable is here to help make managing your business just a little bit easier. Get started today

A virtual address + mailroom for businesses
Learn More

Get 50% off our Grow plan

Get a special discount on our virtual address + mailroom sent to your inbox
Thank you! We'll email you soon with the referral code.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.