First: FAQs
Find answers to all your questions about our flexible workspaces. If you can't find the answer you are looking for, don't hesitate to contact us, and we will be happy to help you.
Services and advantages of our private individual offices and corporate office spaces. What are the advantages compared to a conventional office?
There are many benefits to our all-inclusive individual offices and office spaces from an economic and organisational perspective. First, we offer you a bespoke space, so you only pay for the space you need. In addition, our facilities include services such as reception, security and cleaning. You don't have to worry about utilities (e.g. internet, water, electricity and gas) or furniture as everything is included in the monthly fee. This also applies to the use of common areas such as the lounge, kitchen equipped with a fridge and microwave, vending area, call and video call booths, etc.
Is there a minimum duration of occupancy?
We operate a flex office service. Therefore, we offer flexibility according to the duration of occupancy required. We handle the entire process and put you in contact with the best partner for your needs.
Do I have unlimited access to my individual office or office space at First workplaces?
You can access your workspace 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our facilities and your office are available to you whenever you need them.
Is there flexibility if I have to work late or at weekends?
There is no problem if you or your teams need to work late or come to the office at weekends. You can access the office any day of the year, at any time of the day or night.
Is there natural light in the office?
Natural light is essential for creating a comfortable and welcoming space. Therefore, we always try to maximise natural light in our offices and workspaces.
Can I access other First business centres?
If you need a workspace or meeting room in any other First centre in Spain, please contact our team, who will look for a customised solution for people or teams to use our Shared Office areas throughout our coworking network.
Can I expand my workspace if my company grows?
Of course! Flexibility is in our DNA at First workplaces, and we understand how important it is for businesses. Therefore, should you require more workstations, just let us know, and we will adapt the workspace to your needs.
How often is the office cleaned?
Right from our foundation, First has always strived to provide clean, tidy and presentable private spaces. For this reason, our cleaning service operates daily.
Virtual services: registered office and virtual office
Establishing a registered office and a virtual office are crucial solutions for companies or projects without a physical head office.
Find all the information on our blog.
What is a registered office for businesses?
Whether you are self-employed or have a company and do not have a physical address, you will need to provide certain addresses to your clients and public authorities, including your business address, registered office and tax address.
Our registered office service enables you to establish your company's registered office in a location of your choice, thereby keeping your personal address separate and secure.
Advantages of having a registered office
The main advantage is that having your registered office in the best business areas will leave an excellent first impression on your clients. A premium location can help you more than you think to boost your corporate image.
First workplaces offers you a personalised registered office service. We handle all your correspondence confidentially, notifying you and forwarding any mail when you receive it based on your needs.
This means that you can travel freely without missing any notifications and packages.
What is a virtual office?
The virtual office for companies goes one step further than the virtual registered office service. In addition to establishing your business legally and commercially in a prime location, the virtual office service offers several additional features:
- Exclusive phone number.
- Personalised call answering service on behalf of your company.
- Voicemail.
- Courier service for forwarding mail.
Essentially, a virtual office is a comprehensive solution, offering all the advantages of having a registered office while also letting you forget about managing calls and maintaining a professional image and good customer service at all times. As a result, you can focus on what matters: maintaining a good image and consistently high customer service.
Advantages of the virtual office
There are many benefits to having this type of service:
- Low cost.
- Time saving.
- Serious and professional image.
- Personalised service for clients or suppliers.
What is a coworking space?
A coworking space is where professionals from different sectors, such as self-employed, entrepreneurs and teams, share a physical workspace. At these workspaces, people have access to various shared resources, such as meeting rooms, phone booths, lounge areas, terraces, and canteens.
Coworking is an increasingly popular alternative for people looking to work independently in a collaborative environment.
In addition, coworking fosters collaboration and the exchange of ideas among users, potentially leading to new business and networking opportunities.
What are the advantages of a coworking or shared office?
Our coworking spaces offer numerous benefits:
- Flexibility.
- Ease of access and speed of use of the space.
- High-speed connectivity.
- Prime locations in Málaga, Barcelona and Madrid.
- Ease of setting up work equipment in different geographical locations.
- Spaces and common areas to foster collaboration.
Which companies use coworking?
Coworking is used by everyone from individual professionals to large companies with corporate spaces (enterprises) such as Microsoft, Ebay, LinkedIn, Banco Santander, Deliveroo, Accenture, AXN, Cognizant, and Lenovo, who already rely on our First workplaces coworking spaces located throughout Spain.
What are the differences between coworking spaces and flex offices?
One of the main differences between coworking spaces and flex offices is that the latter is a private space that is not shared with members of other organisations. This means that the people who work in a flexible office always belong to the same company. However, this should not be confused with renting a conventional office since flexible offices have many more benefits:
- Flex offices are different from conventional rentals because they offer the possibility of modifying the space. For example, if the company grows, the number of workstations can be increased without the need to change location.
- Flex offices come with a series of services included that are not available when renting a conventional office, such as property owners' association, cleaning, utilities, and security fees.
- Unlike office rentals, there is no upfront investment or additional fees.
How do I choose the best coworking space?
There are several aspects to take into account when selecting your flex workspace:
- Location.
- Connectivity—workspaces with high-speed Wi-Fi.
- Personalised service.
- Common areas where you can interact with other professionals.
What types of plans and services are available in a coworking space?
First workplaces offers you three coworking service plans.
One-day passes (with no commitments and all the benefits of a workspace), ten-day passes (for one-off projects in specific locations and those looking for total flexibility) and fixed passes. Request more information at info@firstworkplaces.com
What types of spaces does First offer?
All our coworking spaces have meeting rooms and training rooms of various sizes. We also offer spaces for events in some of the most privileged locations in Madrid, Barcelona and Málaga.
Where are our meeting spaces located?
We have meeting rooms at all our business centres in Madrid, Barcelona and Málaga. Check all our available spaces in Meeting Rooms or request information on our customer service number 900 400 410 or by email info@firstworkplaces.com
What resources do our meeting and training spaces have?
All our meeting and training rooms are multifunctional spaces equipped with the necessary technical and audiovisual equipment to ensure the success of your meetings, presentations or training sessions.
What services does First offer?
We offer the following services so you can focus on your presentation and forget about the rest:
- Event organisation.
- Catering: coffee breaks, brunches and lunches.
- Business lunches in private rooms.
- Hotel management for attendees and guests.
- Development of presentations.
- Graphic and multimedia material.
- Photography and video.