Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
Mar 31st 2017, 8:40 am
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
1. What should I do if i've not owned the residence i've previously stayed in the country before coming to UK, but was in my father or husband's name?
The form asks if it was a own house, rented or other... can i mark Other and leave a comment that it was owned by my husband or father? OR should i select own and attach purchase agreement of the house which is (obviously) not in my name?
The form asks if it was a own house, rented or other... can i mark Other and leave a comment that it was owned by my husband or father? OR should i select own and attach purchase agreement of the house which is (obviously) not in my name?
2. Also, the date of goods arrival... should we give a definite date or it is a date that should be provided as a rough idea(plus or minus a week/10 days)?
Mar 31st 2017, 3:15 pm
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
Hi everyone,
Can you please advice:
1. What should I do if i've not owned the residence i've previously stayed in the country before coming to UK, but was in my father or husband's name?
The form asks if it was a own house, rented or other... can i mark Other and leave a comment that it was owned by my husband or father? OR should i select own and attach purchase agreement of the house which is (obviously) not in my name?
2. Also, the date of goods arrival... should we give a definite date or it is a date that should be provided as a rough idea(plus or minus a week/10 days)?
Thank you very much for your answers in advance!
Regards,
Aparna
Can you please advice:
1. What should I do if i've not owned the residence i've previously stayed in the country before coming to UK, but was in my father or husband's name?
The form asks if it was a own house, rented or other... can i mark Other and leave a comment that it was owned by my husband or father? OR should i select own and attach purchase agreement of the house which is (obviously) not in my name?
2. Also, the date of goods arrival... should we give a definite date or it is a date that should be provided as a rough idea(plus or minus a week/10 days)?
Thank you very much for your answers in advance!
Regards,
Aparna
When we moved over in January the shipping company would only say 4 to 6 weeks so I picked a date towards the end of that timeframe. The address the goods were being shipped to was not yet owned by us and if something had delayed or stopped the purchase we would have had to divert the shipment to a storage facility. But you can't easily explain that on a form so I just gave the address we hoped we would own by the time the goods arrived.
Apr 28th 2017, 7:55 am
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
Robbie, I heard back from HMRC this morning on a few things.... they are planning to issue further guidance by way of a new information paper on the gov.uk paper in the next few weeks which will be really helpful. Regarding addresses they've indicated that this will say you can provide a temporary address with an explanation on why permanent address is not yet established.
They may then ask you to notify them of permanent address at a later stage, this is why that email address and phone number is so important as they may contact you during the decision making stage for clarification or further details/instructions.
Hope that helps!
They may then ask you to notify them of permanent address at a later stage, this is why that email address and phone number is so important as they may contact you during the decision making stage for clarification or further details/instructions.
Hope that helps!
I don't get a reply to. Is there another email address or phone number?
Apr 28th 2017, 9:03 pm
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
How did you get to hear back from them? I've been trying for ages with no reply... the only email address I can find for them [email protected]
I don't get a reply to. Is there another email address or phone number?
I don't get a reply to. Is there another email address or phone number?
Apr 29th 2017, 2:15 pm
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
How did you get to hear back from them? I've been trying for ages with no reply... the only email address I can find for them [email protected]
I don't get a reply to. Is there another email address or phone number?
I don't get a reply to. Is there another email address or phone number?
Tried phoning them and was on hold for 45 minutes before I gave up!
From ToR application to recieving approval took around 3 weeks ... don't know if that is normal or not.
Apr 30th 2017, 11:26 pm
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
I called them two or three days ago. Was on hold for less than 15 mins. Really nice woman. Pleasant and informative.
Apr 30th 2017, 11:29 pm
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
I think you are reading too much into it. For the previous address I would simply check other. Loads of folks, such as students going over to study and/or work, and shipping personal belongings will be moving from a residence not owned or rented by themselves.
When we moved over in January the shipping company would only say 4 to 6 weeks so I picked a date towards the end of that timeframe. The address the goods were being shipped to was not yet owned by us and if something had delayed or stopped the purchase we would have had to divert the shipment to a storage facility. But you can't easily explain that on a form so I just gave the address we hoped we would own by the time the goods arrived.
When we moved over in January the shipping company would only say 4 to 6 weeks so I picked a date towards the end of that timeframe. The address the goods were being shipped to was not yet owned by us and if something had delayed or stopped the purchase we would have had to divert the shipment to a storage facility. But you can't easily explain that on a form so I just gave the address we hoped we would own by the time the goods arrived.
I used "other" and a family address, and an approximate date for shipping.
When i spoke with HMRC i asked them to review my docs, and she said they had everything they needed.
May 1st 2017, 7:13 pm
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
kirstyp: can you explain this please?
If you’re not claiming a relief
The import declaration should be made to ‘free circulation’ if you’re not claiming a relief. Charges should be applied for all duties liable regardless of whether delivery is to the United Kingdom or elsewhere within the EU.[/COLOR]
I took it from the gov.uk site relating to ToR
Chris
If you’re not claiming a relief
The import declaration should be made to ‘free circulation’ if you’re not claiming a relief. Charges should be applied for all duties liable regardless of whether delivery is to the United Kingdom or elsewhere within the EU.[/COLOR]
I took it from the gov.uk site relating to ToR
Chris
May 4th 2017, 7:25 am
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
Hi All,
The number for NCH is 03000 588 454. They are open Mon-Fri 9 to 5 GMT.
I have called them today to check the status of my TOR approval. After a good long 30 min wait, spoken to a really patient guy named Mike and he stated they are at a 2 week backlog... so hopefully i will get my approval in time as my shipment arrives!
Cheers!
The number for NCH is 03000 588 454. They are open Mon-Fri 9 to 5 GMT.
I have called them today to check the status of my TOR approval. After a good long 30 min wait, spoken to a really patient guy named Mike and he stated they are at a 2 week backlog... so hopefully i will get my approval in time as my shipment arrives!
Cheers!
Last edited by princezxena; May 4th 2017 at 8:55 am.
May 4th 2017, 7:53 am
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
kirstyp: can you explain this please?
If you’re not claiming a relief
The import declaration should be made to ‘free circulation’ if you’re not claiming a relief. Charges should be applied for all duties liable regardless of whether delivery is to the United Kingdom or elsewhere within the EU.[/COLOR]
I took it from the gov.uk site relating to ToR
Chris
If you’re not claiming a relief
The import declaration should be made to ‘free circulation’ if you’re not claiming a relief. Charges should be applied for all duties liable regardless of whether delivery is to the United Kingdom or elsewhere within the EU.[/COLOR]
I took it from the gov.uk site relating to ToR
Chris
bit more info here: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_custom...circulation_en
May 4th 2017, 4:56 pm
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
If you aren't applying for / aren't eligible for transfer of residence (or any other) tax relief to request duty free entry of your household goods you declare under free circulation. HMRC will then assess the detailed list of your items and calculate any applicable duties that you will have to pay to import your goods. If you are doing this your removal company should talk you through the information you'll need to provide on that list.
bit more info here: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_custom...circulation_en
bit more info here: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_custom...circulation_en
Thank you!
Jun 19th 2017, 10:37 pm
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
I'm trying to complete these forms right now for our move back to the UK. Have a quick question which HMRC are not clear on. Can I ship everything under my name only (even though a lot of our stuff is my wife and daughter's). My wife is not from the EU (or the US) and won't have a visa until long after our shipment arrives.
I also wondered what people's experience with providing receipts was - we have about half of our stuff with receipts, but a lot of clothes, shoes, toys etc don't have them.....
thanks so much!
I also wondered what people's experience with providing receipts was - we have about half of our stuff with receipts, but a lot of clothes, shoes, toys etc don't have them.....
thanks so much!
Jun 21st 2017, 12:17 am
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
I'm trying to complete these forms right now for our move back to the UK. Have a quick question which HMRC are not clear on. Can I ship everything under my name only (even though a lot of our stuff is my wife and daughter's). My wife is not from the EU (or the US) and won't have a visa until long after our shipment arrives.
I also wondered what people's experience with providing receipts was - we have about half of our stuff with receipts, but a lot of clothes, shoes, toys etc don't have them.....
thanks so much!
I also wondered what people's experience with providing receipts was - we have about half of our stuff with receipts, but a lot of clothes, shoes, toys etc don't have them.....
thanks so much!
Sep 13th 2017, 11:07 am
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
Just a quick question guys, I'm a bit stuck on the question where it asks if "your belongings are for you to wear, furnish your room or use for the purpose of your studies?". We answer no as we are not going there to study, I then get a popup message saying "These goods aren't eligible for relief and should be declared to free circulation paying any taxes due.". Is this how this question should be answered?
Also, do you know if they are going to tax me on a 55" TV that is 2 years old?
Any help would be great!
Also, do you know if they are going to tax me on a 55" TV that is 2 years old?
Any help would be great!
Sep 14th 2017, 10:50 am
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Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence
Just a quick question guys, I'm a bit stuck on the question where it asks if "your belongings are for you to wear, furnish your room or use for the purpose of your studies?". We answer no as we are not going there to study, I then get a popup message saying "These goods aren't eligible for relief and should be declared to free circulation paying any taxes due.". Is this how this question should be answered?
Also, do you know if they are going to tax me on a 55" TV that is 2 years old?
Any help would be great!
Also, do you know if they are going to tax me on a 55" TV that is 2 years old?
Any help would be great!
They are not going to tax you on anything you have owned for 6 months or more before your move.