Royal mail business redirection

Royal Mail Business Redirection is a service offered by Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, that allows businesses to redirect mail and packages to a new address. This service is designed to help businesses that are moving to a new location, closing down, or changing their business name.

Here are some key features and benefits of Royal Mail Business Redirection:

How it works:

  1. The business sets up a redirection service with Royal Mail, providing the old and new addresses.
  2. Royal Mail updates their records to reflect the change.
  3. Mail and packages sent to the old address are redirected to the new address.

Benefits:

  1. Reduced disruption: Business Redirection helps minimize disruption to your business by ensuring that mail and packages are delivered to the correct address.
  2. Cost-effective: It's often cheaper than setting up a new postal address or redirecting mail manually.
  3. Convenience: You don't need to update your address with every supplier, customer, and stakeholder.
  4. Security: Your mail and packages are protected, as Royal Mail handles the redirection process.

Types of redirection:

  1. Permanent Redirection: Suitable for businesses that are permanently relocating or closing down.
  2. Temporary Redirection: Ideal for businesses that need to redirect mail for a short period, such as during a renovation or while setting up a new office.
  3. Business Name Change Redirection: Useful for businesses that are changing their name, but staying at the same address.

Fees and charges:

The cost of Royal Mail Business Redirection varies depending on the type of redirection and the volume of mail being redirected. You can expect to pay a one-off setup fee, plus a monthly or annual fee for the redirection service.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for Royal Mail Business Redirection, your business must be registered with Companies House and have a valid business address.

How to set up a redirection:

To set up a Royal Mail Business Redirection, you can:

  1. Visit the Royal Mail website and complete the online application form.
  2. Contact Royal Mail's customer service team by phone or email.
  3. Visit a Royal Mail post office or branch in person.

Remember to plan ahead and set up your redirection well in advance of your move or name change to ensure a smooth transition.