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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 16th 2018, 4:08 am
Replies: 81
Views: 42,621
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence

You are welcome. I tried to attach images but the page keeps crashing.
If in doubt keep it simple, make sure your list of goods is as accurate as can be and dont sweat the small stuff.
Good luck!!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 16th 2018, 2:03 am
Replies: 81
Views: 42,621
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence

My advice is to not overthink it. It is purely for customs. They simply want to know that you are a returning national who does not need to pay import tax.
I cited "other" vs job/education details...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 5th 2018, 8:44 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 42,621
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence

If you a) intend on shipping home possessions, and b) dont want to pay import tax, yes.
The TOR is a customs form. If you are NOT bringing goods (furniture, books, pets etc) outside of a couple...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 19th 2017, 4:12 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 12,649
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Buying and insuring a car in UK with US licence?

Already did thanks. Aviva were expensive.

Appreciate the advice...more looking for people who have solved the equation and can share their personal experiences.
Thanks :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 30th 2017, 3:16 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 42,621
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence

Good to hear that.

I called them too, at my shippers advice, after two weeks to get it rushed through (i had a tight window). I had provided "other" reason as "family reasons" and given my mothers...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 25th 2017, 10:46 am
Replies: 23
Views: 12,649
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

re: Buying and insuring a car in UK with US licence?

Fantastic!
Exactly the kind of info i was looking for.
Thankyou, will def look into this.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 14th 2017, 4:43 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 42,621
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence

Just a reminder to get the number BEFORE you ship.

A reputable shipper should not accept your goods without the TOR.

My goods arrived exactly when they said they did, intact (for the main part)...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 14th 2017, 4:37 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 42,621
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence

If you say you are a student it is goung to ask you those details.
If you say you are working it is going to ask you specifics relating to that too.
If NEITHER of those apply ( i am returning for...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 3rd 2017, 11:00 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 15,742
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: A question regarding shipping personal belongings back to the UK.

Bullshitting!?
How rude.
I already stated i used a professional shipper.
I have no doubt that customs are as confused about the new system as anyone!
I was merely pointing out that the TOR should...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 3rd 2017, 2:35 am
Replies: 26
Views: 15,742
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: A question regarding shipping personal belongings back to the UK.

Just to be clear - the TOR people process your application, but they are not receiving.
The TOR number needs to go to the shipper prior to sailing.
Customs receiving, not Parcelforce, need the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 3rd 2017, 2:30 am
Replies: 26
Views: 15,742
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: A question regarding shipping personal belongings back to the UK.

Been a while since i logged in.

My shipper wouldnt touch my goods without a TOR. It is for RECEIVING i.e. customs in the UK. If you choose to not go down that route i imagine you will be charged...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 30th 2017, 11:29 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 42,621
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence

Ditto.
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.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 30th 2017, 11:26 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 42,621
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

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.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 29th 2017, 3:11 am
Replies: 26
Views: 15,742
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: A question regarding shipping personal belongings back to the UK.

I suggest you follow the guidelines. The form is non-saveable online. This means you can fill it out, mess it up, change your mind, try different options etc until you get it right. Then, you print...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 29th 2017, 3:03 am
Replies: 26
Views: 15,742
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: A question regarding shipping personal belongings back to the UK.

I understand. Similar situation.
I used my family address and cited family reasons. My understanding is that if you use work or study you need back up documents.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 28th 2017, 4:46 am
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Resource for evaluating possessions for shipping home and insurance?

Actually there are guidelines all over the internet, and also handy calculators for the purely lazy :)

https://www.confused.com/home-insurance/contents-calculator
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 28th 2017, 3:21 am
Replies: 38
Views: 37,804
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Transfer of Residence (ToR) form (again)

Here (again) is the direct link to apply for the TOR, including links to all guidelines for the application process, that should help with many questions.
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 28th 2017, 3:11 am
Replies: 38
Views: 37,804
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Transfer of Residence (ToR) form (again)

This is the link to update/access your NI records.
You need to create an online account.
You need your NI Number to create an online account.

https://www.gov.uk/check-national-insurance-record
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 28th 2017, 2:54 am
Replies: 38
Views: 37,804
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Transfer of Residence (ToR) form (again)

Exactly. TOR is to AVOID paying import tax on personal belongings of a British citizen returning to live.
I do not recall if there was an option for no NI number. TBH it took me several tries to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 27th 2017, 3:18 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 15,742
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: A question regarding shipping personal belongings back to the UK.

1. i dont know. The key concept here is import TAXATION.
2. this freaked me out too, as i will initially be backwards and forwards until i sort my employment out. My shipper/mover said in order to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 27th 2017, 2:58 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 15,742
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: A question regarding shipping personal belongings back to the UK.

Update:

I just got off the phone with HMRC, approximate hold time 10 mins.
They confirmed receipt of docs. (I emailed completed TOR 3 days ago)

I had them go over my support docs (as i...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 27th 2017, 2:56 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 37,804
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Transfer of Residence (ToR) form (again)

Update:

I just got off the phone with HMRC, approximate hold time 10 mins.
They confirmed receipt of docs.

I had them go over my support docs (as i understood the TOR had changed recently) and...
Forum: Overseas Removals, Shipping & Storage Advice and Information from Bournes International Moves
Apr 27th 2017, 2:54 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,374
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Transfer of Residence - changes to customs process for moving to the UK

I just got off the phone with HMRC, approximate hold time 10 mins.
They confirmed receipt of docs.

I had them go over my support docs (as i understood the TOR had changed recently) and was told...
Forum: Overseas Removals, Shipping & Storage Advice and Information from Bournes International Moves
Apr 27th 2017, 2:26 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,374
Posted By mstiggiewinkle

Re: Transfer of Residence - changes to customs process for moving to the UK

Yes, i was told by my mover that they will inventory everything, and that i must add a value for insurance, but not to worry about that right now, just to get the TOR done and secure my moving date...
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