So with the van back at the ERS base in Turre Spain today 05/02/2022 that is the first trip of 2022 on our Spain - UK - Spain route completed 
(15th Trip since Brexit and the 88th customs clearance process completed (and 2 GVMS done )
We had no delays in the UK on this trip due to the New GVMS system and the trip went soomthly  

The van entered the UK via Newhaven and exited Via Newhaven having been to Cornwall , Osset in Yorkshire and Telford 

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So your looking to move to Spain from the UK , and noticed all the new Customs rules (new in 2021 and new ones this year in 2022 including the GVMS and more come the first of July) and though gulp blimey they look hard , tricky and complex , well relax , your better letting a mover (removals company ) handle this for you (in 2021 here at ERS we did 86 customs process ) (and handle the sorting the customs process for our customer ) , we have here at ERS toi sort this customs brokers in place in the UK , Spain and France, 
We have the experience to know what needs doing (yes you could learn it but it takes time to get your head around why bother with that hassle when a mover covering European routes already has the experience and knowledge ) (and we as I said have 3 sets of Customs brokers in place so can check with them if we are not 100% sure on something)

Reason 1 : They handle the customs process (explained above)
Reason 1A : We have the required accounts for the GVMS and Ens (both parts of the required customs systems and not covered by the customs brokers )

Reason 2 : An Eori number is needed : They will have the required Eori (but check they have them) we have an EU Eori in the shape of a French Eori and UK on here at ERS 

Reason 3 : We have Ferry accounts (you might be like so but we can book on the ferry and a get the fair cheaper (if with the operators we use_) and the freight booking systems also allow the required data to be up loaded to the Ferry company as required by law (yes they need the customs details to (they have a legal obligation to ensure only customs cleared units ship with them)

Reason 4 : route knowledge : we for example cover big chunks of the same route between the UK and Spain no matter where the load is going meaning we have learned from experience many things including : where the bottle necks/likely deals will be, when to avoid certain places/areas eg due to Rush hour.
Fuel stations on route that have fair prices (without having to hunt or detour )
And talking of Detours we also know various alternative routes in the event of issues on the main route. 
We also know were good and safe places to rest are> 
And we can as a rule put that knowledge to use to, do the trip or stage quicker than some who have never done it 
(and while we have extensive knowledge on the Spain -Uk  route we have a wide knowledge of the geography of routes and driving in western Europe)

Reason 5 : got the networks in place if need additional support eg need extra help or porters 

There are many more advantages but most of them relate to the normal reasons to pick a mover over self moving 

• Insured for the job 
  
• Got the correct equipment 
• Experience of how to handle and move items safely and correctly 
• and more 

So we are all but 9 months into Brexit, and in that time here at ERS we have carried on making peoples dream moves to Spain come true 

And yes while things have changed since Brexit it has not made that dream move to Spain (or France or other EU countries ) impossible or out of your reach. Yes it has made that same move more expensive than Pre Brexit 

So I thought I would go though in a bit more detail on how things have changed (We have in other blogs on this website covered various aspects of this like the Customs process ) 

Firstly yes you will have likely heard and know that there is now various customs process and rules that are now in place that, firstly yes there is now more paperwork needed for the customs process to export and import your goods to and From Spain (and costs of Customs brokers) here at ERS we have as part of our service this extra customs process and paper work covered , all you need to do is send the requested documents we ask for: 
Yes there might be customs duties and Iva/vat (depending on which country Vat in the UK / Iva in Spain / Vat in France ) at import and to be on the safe side we treat it as there is (which we explain in more detail when in the quote stage of a move )  
And there is Customs broker fees , which we tell you what they are but that is in our case paid as part of your overall moving cost 
So yes it now is a tad more expensive to move to Spain/France since Brexit 

And yes there are also new rules about living there as well (best on that to speak to an expert on relevant immigration law) 

But let me reassure you off the following:
Yes the customs process is more involved but ERS has you covered we handle all the customs processes involved in your move 

and no it has not become impossible to relocate to Spain from Britain since Brexit we have this year successfully completed numerous trips moving people to Spain from the UK
so no Brexit has not made your dream move to Spain impossible 
Moving to Spain is still achievable 

So as you may well be aware all loads that enter or leave Spain for the UK must go though a Customs facility
which 1 can cause delays of course as we have to wait there for Clearance before re hitting the load 
But 2 please be advised that at the current time this places are in Spain not 24/7 and shut around 6pm 
And are in only  a few places open Saturday but that is for limited hours 
As a result this effects our schedule as we have to ensure we don't cross the Spanish boarder on the weekends (or if we do we will have to sit waiting until Monday morning ) 
Which of course means .We have to ensure the schedule reflects this 

*So another thing to note is that each time a load (in your case your items /belongs ) cross the boarder (as in Imported to Spain) they need customs clearance which of course means if you send say 3 loads they need each a set of clearance and each time there is fees to the customs brokers , so for example if you send a 2nd load with us the customs broker fees need paying again they are not a one of sum/figure but each time 

​Good afternoon everyone
Trip 3 since #Brexit is going well again
#Spain - #UK - Spain
So the #Van is once again in #France and on the road
All the paperwork correct
We where the only Freight Vehicle allowed on the NewHaven - Dieppe ferry despite others been booked for the crossing
As if the paperwork is not correct the Ferry company can't let you on the ferry

Load from Spain to the UK Cleared Customs and Delivered
2 Loads for Spain from the UK Collected
Them 2 same loads customs cleared from UK and T1 Form issued
Van boartd the 10am Gmt Ferry this morning 
Disembarked
Though French Customs/passport Control
Though Rouen France
On route towards Tours right now 
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Updated 22/01/2021
Updated 19/01/2021
Good evening everyone so i though i would give you an update on how the First trip of 2021 and since Brexit is going 

Update *13/01/2021
so the Van left our base in #Turre #Spain this morning. And I am pleased to Say it is cleared the export stage of the Spanish Customs process (for goods leaving Spain) and will once again hit the road in the morning

*Updated 14/01/2021 
the van is on the road again and making progress (having collected the paperwork this morning ) and is on route towards #Zaragoiza #spain then towards #Jaca and Somport and then #France  

*Updated 14/01/2021*
The van is not far from Somport tunnel which is the tunnel between Spain and France , the driver is having a quick break before heading into France 

*Updated 14/01/2021*
The van has left #Spain and now is in #France on it's way towards the #UK ​

*Updated 15/01/2021 *
Great news the van is sat at the port of Dieppe having checked in with Dfds and is waiting for the Ferry (which is the 18:00 sailing from Deppie ) 
Latest Update the van is sat on the Ferry Seven sister waiting for it to depart the port and head to the Uk 
*Updated 15/01/2021*
The #Van is off the ferry in #NewHaven #UK and thought customs and on the road in the UK again

*Updated 17/01/2021*
So the Van did all it's Uk deliveries from Spain yesterday and today is onto the collections 

*Updated 19/01/2021 *
So the van has competed all it's loads in the UK and the driver has had his PCR test done and came back Negative (as it has to) so now the van is waiting of the customs paperwork to be received back from our Uk customs agents so the van can get on the Ferry at Newhaven and ship into France to Transit for Spain 

​*Update 20/01/2021*
So the van has checked in for the 17:00 GMT ferry from Newhaven UK to Dieppe France with DFDS (all paperwork for customs checked and everything ) and is now on the ferry waiting for the Ferry to leave the port of Newhaven and head to Dieppe France then on to Spain and the customs clearance activity their before heading to deliveries in Spain

*Updated 21/01/2021*
So the van got into France last night after another successful crossing on the ferry with Dfds and entered France , the van this morning is making good progress towards Spain 

*Updated 22/01/2021*
Great news so the van presented it's self to the Spanish customs activity this morning and has about and 90 minutes ago cleared Spanish Customs and is on the road heading to delivery 1 of 4 in Barcelona then heading south along the Autovia 7 towards the Almeria province for 3 deliveries  

We have space on the van for up to 15 cubic metres 
And the trailer can carry either goods or a car or motorbike or atv or quad bike etc 

*Enclosed car trailer so your car will be protected from the elements during transit