Business

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

The short answer is that PO Boxes aren’t suitable for businesses. However, there is an alternative solution in the form of a virtual business address.