UK Postbox Blog

Stay updated on Middle East shipping disruptions with UK Postbox. Learn which countries are affected, expected delays, and how to manage your deliveries during these challenging times.

Discover how UK Postbox uses Trustpilot reviews to improve our services and support our customers. Read real feedback and see why people trust us.

Worried about US trade tariffs affecting your business? Discover how UK Postbox can help you reduce or avoid import duties with smart shipping solutions, including fulfilment, dropshipping, and parcel forwarding.

The Spring Bank Holidays will affect our opening hours in May 2025. Read this blog post for more information.

With the upcoming UK bank holidays over Easter weekend, UK Postbox's opening hours will vary from usual. Learn more by visiting our blog.

Becoming an influencer is a career goal for more people than ever, and setting yourself up for success is vital. This blog post covers UK Postbox’s top tips for influencers regarding privacy, security and appearance.

Make sure you know the rules and regulations associated with registering a business address with companies house in the UK, and the learn benefits of using a virtual address as your new business address.

There are upcoming changes being made by Companies House in regard to UK company law. Find out what’s happening and what you may need to do to prepare.

Sending letters or parcels from within the UK this year? Here’s your last chance to post to make sure they arrive in time for the festive season.

Read our 23 tips for staying safe online through secure internet practices. Read up on our tips and download our staying safe online PDF to share with family and friends.

Cyber security refers to the practices and procedures a business or individual can implement to reduce the likelihood they fall victim to cyber attacks. Learn more in our blog.

If you're looking to confirm whether a company is legally registered in the UK, the easiest way is to use the Companies House checker tool to confirm.

If you’re a sole trader earning over £1,000, you’ll need to register your company. For incorporated companies, you need to register as soon as you start trading. Learn more in our blog.

Learn whether a PO Box or virtual address is best suited to your needs, and compare the various plans available on each.

Can I register a business at my home address in the UK? Find out if it's right for you and explore alternatives like virtual business addresses for added privacy.

Find out whether the post office is open today by using the opening hours tool. Alternatively, if you’re just sending a letter, try our online send letters service instead!

Direct mail marketing is a service for companies that need to send bulk communications via mail, such as for marketing mailshots, statements and invoices. Learn more about direct mail marketing in this blog.

As a director of a UK company, you’ll have legal responsibilities to ensure the company is run appropriately. Learn what those responsibilities are, what they are, and how to prepare yourself for the role.

When you register a business in the UK, you cannot use a PO Box as the company's registered office address as they do not meet the requirements set out by Companies House.

Learn about the last chance you have to post your mail before Christmas 2023 using the Royal Mail, both within the UK and internationally.

A virtual PO Box is just like a PO Box, except you can manage your address and mail online from anywhere in the world. Learn more and how to get one in our 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.

Digital nomads are individuals who travel and utilise technology to earn a living and stay connected with the world. Learn about what they are, the software they use, and how our service can help.

Our virtual address and online mail management service helps expats and digital nomads with all of their mail and address needs before, during and after moving away from the UK.

In short, no, you can’t receive parcels at a PO Box. You can only use your PO Box to receive letters. However, our free courier point address can be used instead.

As a sole trader or freelancer, there will be times where you need to provide an address. In these scenarios, you may not want to or be able to provide your personal address. Find out how virtual offices can help.

Find out what cloud storage is, the benefits and drawbacks of using it, and some examples of popular providers that can help you with various cloud storage needs.

A digital mailbox allows individuals and businesses to receive, read and manage letters and parcels remotely through the combination of a virtual address and an online mail management platform.

Virtual offices offer a cost-effective, flexible and highly beneficial way for smaller companies to handle their address and mail needs. Learn everything you need to know to make a decision

Software can help small businesses to save time and improve their offering. We’ve listed 23 of the most popular options to review and consider.

Learn how to turn your skills into a successful freelancing career. Our guide covers everything from defining your expertise and setting your rates to marketing yourself and finding new opportunities.

Learn about the top 11 benefits of starting a business in the UK, including its strong economy, skilled workforce, and supportive business environment.

Find out what dates are the latest you can send post, both within the UK and internationally, this Christmas 2022 when using the Royal Mail as your chosen courier.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.