You move ?

A new "home", a new start,... What happiness! At least that is what we wish you. Be careful, however, to take your precautions during a move to avoid unpleasant surprises in the follow-up of your invoices.

The key word: prevent

Once you know the date of your move and your new address, notify your service providers directly in advance (water, electricity, telephone, etc.). Also see with them the steps to be taken (closure, termination, etc.).

Essential: tracking your mail

Do not hesitate to divert your mail to your new residence. Admittedly, this has a cost, but the hassle avoided in this way amply covers it. How to do? Find out more at the nearest post office or online at “www.bpost.be”. At the rates in effect in 2020, a mail transfer for a period of 3 months will cost you €26.95 and for 6 months €51.90. If the neighborhood policeman hasn't come to your new address yet, it doesn't matter. The main thing is that you receive your mail, and especially your invoices and official documents.

A reflex: communicate your new address each time

It should become automatic. Whenever you go somewhere, for example to a doctor or to the garage, check the contact details they have. Also keep this in mind when shopping online.

If you do not see an expected invoice arrive, contact your supplier directly. This will save you from late payment charges. Indeed, very often, your supplier, in order to save time and money, will not carry out a search for your new address himself but will entrust his unpaid bills to a debt collection company or even opt for legal proceedings. If you do not do what is necessary beforehand, you will not be protected from an additional cost because the research and the sending of reminders have a cost at your expense. Plan ahead!

What about businesses and the self-employed?

How to have the right addresses for a healthy management of your invoicing? You will need to be organized, even recurring with each of your customers, check the billing address each time and write it down for any commercial transaction with your customer. Although it is daunting and not always pleasant to check the accuracy of the coordinates each time, it will save you a lot of address errors.

And what if your head office moves? If you yourself are moving, notify your customers and suppliers as soon as possible. A simple letter or email is enough. And why not take the opportunity to promote your products and services… Also set up the diversion of your mail for at least one year. The price for companies is however much more expensive than for individuals.