Status of Postal Entities

This periodically updated database aims to provide countries with information on the structures and main management parameters of each UPU member Post, such as the principal functions of various entities responsible for postal affairs and operations, postal reform, universal postal service and financial management.

To date, 165 member postal entities have made their information available.

Distribution of roles in accordance with the Convention

  • Position at 5 February 2026. Member countries' government entity and designated operator(s) to fulfil the obligations arising from adherence to the UPU Convention, designated operator(s) to fulfil the obligations arising from the Postal Payment Services Agreement, and independent regulator other than the government entity if there exists.
  • Notification forms
    18.03.2026
    Notification of the entity or entities responsible for fulfilling the obligations arising from the Acts of the Union: changes concerning the governmental bodies and the officially designated operators are to be notified to the International Bureau as soon as possible. Newly designated operators should provide all the necessary operational information for the services provided under the Acts of the Union as quickly as possible, but no later than two months prior to the commencement of international postal operations.
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  • Related articles of the Universal Postal Convention and the Postal Payment Service Agreement
    17.02.2022
    Designation of the entity or entities responsible for fulfilling the obligations arising from adherence to the Universal Postal Convention and the Postal Payment Service Agreement.
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Status and structures of postal entities

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