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So how does the customs process relating to my house move to Europe from the UK work?
So despite what you may have seen on the news and on facebook and the likes since Brexit, yes there has been a drop in volumes though the ports but that doesn't mean moving to Europe is not possible here at ERS Removal services Ltd (European relocation services ) have managed 2 fully successful runs So I thought I would discuss with you the customs process involved for your move to the likes of Spain A few common questions So is there more paperwork involved in the customs process now than before Brexit ? yes there is as prior to Brexit there was no customs process per say where as there is now, in regards to the additional customs paperwork required we as your movers will sort the extra paperwork out. Will we need more information from you ? Yes we will and I can advise you what extra is needed when discussing your move with you prior to booking stages Will you need a more detailed inventory ? Yes we will (more advice can be found here by clicking the link )but feel free to ask questions www.europeanrelocationservices.co.uk/ourblog/updated-infomation-on-inventorys-re-brexit-2021 What is the customs process ? (UK to Spain) A you book your move with us B you send the requested documents and inventory C we send said documents to our customs agents in Spain and the UK D We then advise the UK agent (export ) when loaded that the van is loaded and they finalise the customs documents E We present the van to the UK boarder force /HMRC at the port to complete the paperwork side for the UK F The van checks in with the ferry G the van ships on the ferry to Europe H the van disembarks the ferry and stops at French passport control I the van transit France heading towards the Spanish boarder J the van presents to the Spanish customs station (at this stage our Spanish agents check the paperwork and send it to the Spanish government (so it is not until now we will know if any Iva and the likes will be generated for sure) k at this stage the Spanish customs may request to inspect the van L the van gets the discharge papers (discharging the T1 form that is used to transit France ) and we receive the Iva bill (if applicable ) and we pay it as received (if there is no Iva Bill or in rare cases a Tariff bill the holding fee we hold for you will be refunded) M the van transit though Spain to your delivery Spain to UK Is as above expect we also have to present outbound to a customs clearance station to be cleared for the load to leave Spain where as in the UK it is usual done remotely So the above is just a summary some stages are more involved than others but you don't need to worry as we win handle the customs processes as part of the move *And of course until either Covid ends or France change entry requirements for Freight drivers the team/crew on the van will have a PCR after loaded and before heading to the port *Updated 21/01/2021
Please be advised that as of the 1st January 2021 due to new rules regarding customs , to ensure the smooth administration of your move, we will need a much more detailed Inventory than we currently do (did if reading in 2021) This is as we will need the information to firstly submit to our customs clearance agent And for a few customs related tasks we are also required to do (see our advice on how to write an inventory here ) *Please be advised what is declared on your inventory is what will be submitted to the customs broker and what will be cleared so it most be accurate as what is declared is what can be transported and it is very possible that , it will be checked at some point by some relevant customs or legal authority Furniture Sofas/Seatte How many seater is it ? eg 2 , 3 or 4 etc (is it a corner sofa (colour and material is it assembled or disassembled (if dissembled how many pieces ) (eg 3 seater leather (disassembled ) And with sofa suites how many chairs And also list if the chairs or sofa is a recliner if a recliner please listed if electric or manual Beds and mattresses Please indicate the bed style eg Devan, frame , bunk and the likes (and as applicable if a child's/toddlers bed ) Bed size eg King or queen etc and the same for the mattress (please thou list the mattress separately ) Also indicate if it comes apart and if it will be assembled or dissembled (if disassembled how many parts it will be )(label all parts as to which bed they belong to (this is as much for ease of reassembly ) (Eg king size Devan (disassembled in 3 parts (no need in this case to list the head board sepaertely ) plus king size mattress Boxes We will need : Number of boxes (so for example 5 large 4 small ) plus the size in cm or mm as well Contents of the boxes so for example boxes 1 - 5 kitchen contents consisting of pans , plates cutlery (and likes ) (please ensure you label the boxes with your Full name )(and for yours and our ease as well as numbering write the room on it ) Also please indicate if cardboard boxes or plastic tub boxes (and until advised otherwise we can not transport any food or drink of any sort during your house move ) Bikes Please indicate if it is an adults or child's bike and if a road bike or mountain bike and of course the numbers Additional information We have been advised that the inventory will also need the following information Apx Weight of overall goods (estimate ) And an estimated Value (Please note that the value of your goods for customs purposes is A based on their current Second hand value and not the price it would cost to replace them And B therefor will be different to the insurance value ) *Also please include the UK address and Spanish address on the spread sheet *And where possible please use Excel (thou not to crucial as if need I can transfer to a spread sheet) For entry into the UK for your belongings* you will need a Tor (Transfer of Residence (legal term )(and required if you where a resident in Spain/France etc )(lived outside the UK for more than 12 months as well) (you can either do the Tor your self and send us the code when approved (or we can do it for you with a letter of authority from you to act as an agent in regards the Tor) (if we do the Tor on your behalf we will require all the relevant documents which we will advise you on if you request us to do it on your behalf ) *The Tor is for people who are legal residents in the country they are relocating from (or lived in the country your relocating from for at least 12 months ) (If your moving from a holiday home a different form may be required) (more advice/info to follow on this) (Tor 1 guidance can be got from Hmrc by ringing 0300 322 9434 option 4)(and we would strongly Recommend you have a chat with them yourselves) (as there may be tax relief schemes and the likes that apply to you and they are in the best position to advise ) Please also read the HMRC/ UK government website on this here is the Link Documents need for Spanish customs We are also advised that for Spain we require a photocopy of your Padron (from the Town hall of the area / town you live in ) (into Spain only) *Nie Number / Certificate (for both into and out of Spain ) copy of Picture page of your passport (for both into and out of Spain ) If you do have Spanish Resdencia (Please send a copy of the resdencia /tie Card) We also require various other documents to enable us to submit the required documents which we can advise you of (as well as the above list Documents ) (we will act as the middle person in regards arranging your customs clearance and laisse and work with the agents you just need to send us the required documents And a signed Customs Authorisation form is required a copy can be downloaded here (need by the Spanish agent for both into and out of Spain) *Please be advised that Custom clearance is needed for into or out of the UK and Spain * *Please be advised that there is also a chance of your items been handled additional times during various stages of the customs process * Hopefully this gives you a good idea of the additional information need on your inventory , but if you need more advise please feel free to ask and we will advise you as applicable The UK Vat rate is 20% Spanish Iva Rate 21% (Iva is the Spanish name for _vat) Some information on the customs process (And also please note that the customs broker fee/s are also separate to the vat import bill (if vat import bill is applicable)(the custom broker fees are the custom broker charges to provide their legally required services in relation to the customs process (this applies to both the British and Spanish agent ) (Please not the process is as follows Items are exported from country A (the country goods leave ) and imported into country B (the country the goods arrive to/go to ) (Transit countries for these purposes don't count as import/export ) Hopefully this gives you a good idea of the additional information need on your inventory , but if you need more advise please feel free to ask and we will advise you as applicable Please note that Duty/Tariffs are not the Same as Vat/IVA, Vat/Iva are separate entries *will be updated as needed * *All information is subject to change and correct at time of publication * Moving home is often said to be in the top 3 stressful thing we can do in our lives, well while that can be true
There are many ways you can reduce the stress or avoid the stress all together *And before I get into this article remember that moving can be stressful for both children and pets for various reasons *Make a plan Make a moving plan and stick to it *what should be in my moving Plan ? 1*Start by writing a list of the tasks you need to do And it will need to be more detailed than just pack 2* Write on the plan who is responsible for what task and what day it needs doing by (and where possible let your kids (if you have any that is) get involved in the move so they feel involved and not left out. *Tips for moving with Children can be found here *And please ensure that you have no packing to be done on the morning of the move as that will increase the stress levels* 3* On the packing plan where you have the dates things need doing by, start packing early as possible, and list items that can be packed away first as they will not be needed and can be packed earlier as well as listing items that should be packed last* *some items will not matter when they are packed * *And list any items you don't thing you will be needing 4 *And plan in to the moving planning a decluttering As after all what is the point of taking unneeded or unwanted items 5 *Write a list of the people and companies/Organisations that need your new address (Tv licence , gas , water , Internet , phone , Doctors etc ) *And if moving aboard Let the tv licence people know the date your moving aboard and that your moving aboard* *and don't forget to update with the Dvla your driving licence address * *And it is a good idea to set up with the Royal mail a redirect service for your mail * https://www.royalmail.com/personal/receiving-mail Moving with pets don't forget to either let the vet know the new address or to register with a new vet And don't forget to update your pets Mirco chip when you move *and as you sort the people /companies that need the new address out tick them off the list * 6*Make sure in the moving plan you allow yourselves plenty of time , you do not want to be rushing around 7* And make sure that as soon as you know the moving dates you book the mover you want to avoid the risk of them been fully booked if you tried booking closer to the moving date 8* In relation to the above when you start the moving plan before even knowing the exact date you should start looking for the mover you want and doing research on the Mover (Reading feedback , checking their terms and conditions etc ) 9*when looking around for the mover I would suggest that only one person is responsible for this task to avoid duplicating work and causing confusing of oh have you do this or that , which movers has x spoken to or have they spoke to Y if one person is doing that stage there will be less confusing of course discuss what you have found out with your partner etc as applicable 10* Write a list of questions you have for the mover out during the initial moving planning so that you can tick them off as you are in contact with the mover and know what you need to know For more moving/Packing advice click here Summing up
Moving your items into long or short term storage ?
Here are a few tips
 Not sure if we have caught Nelson pretending to be practicing his wrapping skills or about to wrap old boy shaggy up
But either way here are a few #moving tips / #Packing tips * Be sure to read the movers #Feedback *I would always suggest labelling your boxes that way it is quicker to unpack also don't over fill boxes (But how is it quicker ? see tip 21 below ) Well why is it quicker to unpack if the boxes are labelled well A: they will be in the rooms they go in B: you will be able to say right I need bedroom 2 box 5 next and find it in that room easier And while boxes been labelled is very important you don't need to be 100% descriptive for example box 6 bedroom 2 Underwear could be 6 Bedroom 2 clothing or just bedroom 2 box 6 https://www.europeanrelocationservices.co.uk/tips.html+996 It is an often quoted fact that moving home is among the most stress full things we do in our lives, so who must it be for your dog or cat or pets ? Well it can and is often stressful for them as to them it seems like something amiss is going on something they don't understand. (So be patient with them before during and after the move,and I mean more so them normal as it is normal and natural for them to be put out of sorts and act strange )(And yes many a pet may be scared that you are going some where without them )
But that does not mean there are not things you can do to make it less stressful for them.
It is often not until we come to pack up to move home that we realise how much stuff we really have.
But how much of that stuff do you want ? Or need ? at your new place Well packing is also a great chance to declutter
But somethings people pack for moving to Spain may surprise you We have over the years had people pack 1/4 full bottles of washing liquid or 1/4 boxes of wash powered , you can get these at your new place so bin them ? well no infact these may not be clutter at all but can come in handy for the first few days while your to busy to pop to the shops to buy more |
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