UK Postbox Blog

Find out more about the Royal Mail strikes that may take place in 2022, as well as the actions we’re taking to minimise disruption for our customers.

Our offices will be closed on Monday 29th August for a UK bank holiday. We’ll return to the offices on the following day to catch up with any outstanding requests

Virtual mailboxes are a solution that individuals and businesses can use for receiving, managing and sending mail remotely. Learn about what they are and how they’re being utilised.

Reverse hybrid mail refers to receiving letters and parcels remotely. It allows you to manage all postal communications without having to physically handle it yourself.

Hybrid mail is all about sending letters without having to physically post the item. Learn more about what this means, the benefits, and whether it would benefit you.

Virtual offices are an alternative to home-based or commercial office buildings. Find out what they allow you to do, how much they may cost, and whether they’rethe right choice for your company.

An emergency digital mailrooms allow you to outsource the entire process of receiving, storing, managing and respond to business mail.

Our usual hours will vary over the spring bank holidays. Learn about our closing dates and when we’ll be returning to work to avoid confusion.

Outsource your mailroom and automate the way your business handles its post. Find out about our digital mailroom service and the benefits it could offer to you.

With Easter coming up, our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Happy Easter from all at UK Postbox, here’s when we’ll be open over the holiday.

Virtual addresses can be used instead of your own address to receive and distribute mail, as well as for services that ask you to provide an address. Find out what they are and how to get one.

If you’re an individual or business receiving post at more than one address, we’ve outlined how you can simplify the process, saving time, money and making the process more secure.

Our new digital dashboard provides you with a snapshot of your account and makes it easier to action the items that need your attention the most.

With Covid-19 continuing to put pressure on businesses to operate remotely, we’ve written a guide for some of the key considerations a company should be aware of.

If you’re thinking of using your home address for your business, you should understand what this really means for both your company and your private home address.

Moving home? Make the process easier for yourself by referring to our moving home checklist while you prepare and plan your approach.

The festive season is fast approaching, which means it is that time of year where all of our opening hours begin to vary at our different offices.

Self assessment tax returns are used by HMRC to calculate whether you owe any tax on earnings you’ve received. Learn about what it is and how to file one.

Business insurance can help sole traders to reduce the risks associated with running their company in the event of a claim being made against them, or suffering from natural disasters such as floods or fires.

Calculating the cost of postage can be confusing with so many couriers and options available. Learn more about the process and how we can help.

Our UK shop & ship service means that you can access your favourite UK products and brands from anywhere in the world. Learn more and start shopping today.

Find out when your last chance to ship for Christmas is in 2021 when using the Royal Mail as your courier.

Memorandum and articles of association are required documents for all limited UK companies, and contain information about the business from share allocation to day-to-day responsibilities.

Registering your UK business for VAT is sometimes voluntary and other times required depending on your revenue. Learn more in this blog post.

Our usual hours will vary over the coming August bank holiday dates. Please find information about when we’re closed and when we’ll be returning to the office.

This article will provide you with a guide to the best sole trader bank accounts, & will explore what the best business accounts for sole traders are.

The IOSS system aims to streamline the way VAT is paid on goods being sold to the EU. Learn what this is, why it’s been introduced & how it’ll affect you.

A virtual address makes for a great influencer mail solution, allowing content creators to manage mail online whilst retaining their privacy.

Learn about what hybrid working is, how to create an effective policy, and how UK Postbox can help your business operate remotely.

This article explores whether or not changing from a Limited Company to a Sole Trader is possible, & what the potential advantages are of doing so.

This article will explore how to ship certain items in the post, the relevant rules & what you can send, including sending foods, drinks & other perishable items.

This article will provide you with a guide to Sole Trader tax, including which taxes you’ll need to be paying, why & what the Sole Trader tax rates are.

As a leading brand in online mail, we have experience in dealing with restricted & banned goods in the UK. This blog explores all of these items in detail.

Our usual hours will vary over the coming bank holiday dates. Please find information about when we’re closed and when we’ll be returning to work.

This article explores what registering your business will mean for you as a sole trader, what the benefits of registering a business are, & why to consider it.

This article will explore what corporation tax is, the corporation tax changes coming in 2023, who will be affected, & why they have been introduced.

Knowing how to start a formal email will help you stand a chance of making the right impression. Learn how to write a formal email in our new article.

With Easter coming up, our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Happy Easter from all at UK Postbox, here’s when we’ll be open over the holiday.

This article will explore what the differences are between a correspondence address & a residential address, & what they will typically be used for.

In this blog, we explore what a commodity code is & the changes to commodity codes to look out for that will affect the trading of goods internationally.

In this blog we will discuss some of the basic definitions of postal fraud, what mail fraud can look like & how we at UK Postbox can help you deal with it.

You can use our Shop and Ship service from any location to purchase and ship products from overseas with international shipping, even after the UK leaves the EU.

This article explores the different steps required to register a company & how UK Postbox’s services can help you with your registered business address.

What is a disaster recovery plan (DRP), & does yours consider your physical business mail? Learn here what should be included in a disaster recovery plan.

Learn about the information you'll need to provide when moving goods in and out of the UK. This applies to both personal and business customers, and we advise everyone to read up on what's required.

We answer what the main remote working risks & processes you need to be aware of are, & what your GDPR remote working policy should look like.

The festive season is fast approaching, which means it is that time of year where all of our opening hours begin to vary at our different offices.

Digitising your business comms is the way forward; this blog will explore the types of business communication & the advantages of digital communication.

In this blog article, you can find all of the Last Mailing Dates For Christmas 2020 with the Royal Mail, both within the UK & internationally.

A Bring your own Device (BYOD) policy lets employees use their own devices for work. Read on to learn more about how to implement proper BYOD Policy.

Need help working from home? Here you’ll find the best software for remote working, with solutions for communicating with the team & planning your days.

Our usual hours will vary over the summer UK bank holiday. Please find information about when we’re closed and when we’ll be returning to work.

This guide covers what remote working means for staff, sole traders, SMEs & corporations, taking into account physical & emotional needs & best practices.

In this post we’ve explained how a virtual address can be used when signing up for services such as Google My Business and Google Adsense.

Understanding what KYC is & what information you may be required to provide when signing up to services can help you prepare for the application process.

Learn about business mail redirection and how UK Postbox has developed a solution to entirely digitise your mail management process.

If you’re a remote worker, it can be hard to replicate office life in a personal environment. Here are some tips to help you get by and stay productive.

Mailing electronics doesn’t need to be hard. Check out this article and post your electronics safely and securely.

In this guide, we’ve covered everything you need to know about setting up a limited company within the UK and some considerations for your business.

Considering starting an e-commerce business? Here’s what you should consider before getting started, & some tips for the platforms you could be selling on.

Considering registering as a sole trader? Here’s what to prepare, the responsibilities you’ll be taking on and how to apply.

Armed forces use the British Forces Post Office (BFPO) for their mail needs- but with UK Postbox, military personnel can easily manage mail while on duty.

Merry Christmas from the UK Postbox team! Please take note that our opening times vary over the festive season. You can find out our operation days here.

Knowing how to shop online safely can help to secure your private data, & with Christmas around the corner, it’s important to read up on common tactics.

Dropshipping & fulfilment services are a perfect way to start your ecommerce journey. Find out what they are & how to get started with this business model.

Christmas Post: The Last Mailing Dates For Christmas 2019

As of September 14, 2019, there are new rules in place for processing payments. These checks have been instated to boost security of user transactions.

It’s recommended that businesses have an efficient & secure mail process in place. We’ve looked at how you should organise your business mail in this blog.

CN22 & CN23 customs declarations are required when sending goods outside of the UK through the Royal Mail. Learn what they are & how they’re used here.

For anyone looking to start an online business, we’ve covered some of the basic do’s and don’ts to help you get started and remain competitive online.

A registered office, or registered office address, is the official location of a company in England and Wales; the address provided to Companies House.

A business address is the official location of a company's premises. It can be anything from a home address right up to a multi-million-pound campus.

Here we'll explore our international mail forwarding services, considerations for overseas shipping, & examples of when you might need this service.

A virtual address in London is a location where mail is received on your behalf. Letters arrive, are scanned, & uploaded securely for you to read online.

Wondering who uses mail forwarding & when it’s useful- read up on how virtual mail forwarding & traditional mail forwarding is helping everyday people.

Mail Forwarding Services in the UK have been around for decades, but it’s only in the last ten years that we’ve seen a huge step forward in how they work.

Character references are often in support of applications, so it’s important you know how to write a character reference in the right way.

Wondering how to prevent identity theft? Mail theft is a good place to start- this is how UK Postbox is helping the battle against fraudulent activity.

There’s good reason to set up mail redirection in more scenarios than just moving home. Find out when & why a mail redirection service is a good option.

If you’re looking for info on how to set up Royal Mail Redirection, manage or cancel your existing redirection, we’ve compiled everything you need to know.

If you’re considering entering the buy-to-let business, read some of our top considerations. It’s never too late to take the step in the rental market.

Moving your business abroad is a daunting task, so we’ve compiled 8 top tips to help you in the process, with tools that'll help you plan your new venture.

Mail redirection is useful for frequent travellers and anyone moving address. The service helps any mail being sent to an old address find your new one.

An EORI number, or Economic Operators’ Registration & Identification number, is used by customs to monitor trading between EU and non-EU countries.

It’s important that formal letters are formatted correctly. If you’re unsure or want to double check, we’ve made a checklist & templates for you to follow.

Want to know the right way to format your envelope? Our latest guide covers the do’s and don'ts and why it’s important to follow best practice.

Over the past few months our development team have been hunkered down working on the latest version of our web mail app.

New & experienced renters alike may encounter unwelcome surprises in their property search. Learn the best actions to take & reduce costs & stress.

Companies House require UK businesses to provide a registered office address for limited companies. Here’s how to change the address of your business.

Considering leaving the UK and becoming an expat? We’ve compiled our top tips for those moving abroad to make your international move smoother and cheaper.

As a student, you’ll be changing accommodation from halls to shared houses, so we've created a solution to support students at this stage of their life.

Businesses hoping to move offshore have to consider many factors on an international level. Our guide will show you what moving your business abroad means.

Find out how to send a letter online using the UK Postbox Advanced Mailing App. Great if you live overseas or are fed up with queuing at the post office.

Are you starting up a new business venture? In our latest blog post, we take a look at how a “virtual address” can future proof your business.

Where you are doesn’t have to be the address you use for you, or for your business. In this post we look at what our addresses can and can’t be used for.

Having used UK Postbox for over 7 years Steve’s in a great position to tell us how the service has helped him & share his experience using the service.

Shipping devices with lithium batteries such as power banks, smartphones, laptops or tablets? This article will show you how to get it right.

Getting post delivered when you live abroad can be challenging, with many facing heavy costs- but many UK retailers do not offer international shipping.

At UK Postbox, our registered office address service gives you a virtual registered UK company address without the high cost & hassle.

PO Box addresses have been around for as long as most of us can remember, but it’s only in the last decade that they’ve become cheaper & more accessible.