A business can change offices if it finds a better location for it. Business owners must ensure though that any parcels or posts that were addressed to their old address should be able to make it to where their new office is. To help them, there are services that can do mail redirection so businesses can get their posts and parcels even if they have moved addresses. This service would allow the forwarding of any parcels or posts sent to the old address and delivered to the new one. The new address can be one in the United Kingdom or even outside the country.
How is mail redirection for businesses set up?
Business owners who wish to take advantage of business redirection services should start by applying for such via post or by going to the post office. They would need to use a form to apply which can be found here. They can also get such form from any of the post offices in the UK. It is important to know as well that applying for such a service cannot be done online as to ensure the security of the business.
A business owner who is filling out the form must ensure that all names that the business uses and are known for are indicated there. If there are abbreviations used for the business name, these should also be in there.
Proof of identification of the business owner is also required. A copy must be included in the form. The form will include a list of all documents that are needed when applying.
When is the best time to set up redirection services?
Business owners are highly encouraged to apply for these redirection services at the soonest time possible. This is because Royal Mail would need at least five working days to process applications and set up all new arrangements. Business owners should keep that in mind and should send their applications at least three weeks before moving.
Of course, business owners may want to apply earlier and they can do that for as least six months before moving. They can also send in their applications for a maximum of six months after moving. However, applying for such services after moving would mean that any parcels or posts sent to the old address may not be forwarded to them as the redirection services have not been set up yet.
In case the postal office is notified about the move in less than five working days, some parcels or posts that are addressed to the old one would be delivered there.
Business owners also are given the option to decide how long they would want to take advantage of redirection services. The available length of time are three months, six months, and one year. This helpful service can be used by businesses for four years in total.
Many business owners find business redirection services useful. A letter of acknowledgment is sent to the old address as confirmation that the redirection services are in place. Another option for business owners would be making use of mail forwarding services as offered by Company Address.
published under Business Address Guides
