What is Official Government Mail?

Government mail is any mail your business receives from official UK Government departments or agencies. This includes important documents related to your legal obligations as a business.

Examples of Government Mail
You might receive Government mail from organisations such as:

• HMRC – tax returns, VAT notices, PAYE correspondence
• Companies House – annual confirmation statements, incorporation updates, statutory notices
• The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – data protection fee reminders
• The Office for National Statistics (ONS) – business surveys and compliance requests
• Any other UK Government body sending official communications

Why It Matters
Government mail is legally important—it keeps your business compliant. If you don’t receive and act on it, you could miss deadlines or face penalties.

Services like Mailbox Lite* are designed to cover this type of mail only. If you’re expecting other types of post—like from your bank or clients—you’ll need a service that includes business mail too.

In Summary
Government mail = Official post from HMRC, Companies House, and other UK Government departments—usually related to your legal and regulatory responsibilities.

*Mailbox Lite is automatically included in any package that includes a Registered Office service. You will be notified about any business mail you receive, however it will not be released to you unless it's paid for individually or your service is upgraded to either "Mailbox Standard" or "Mailbox Premium".