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After several years abroad, you return to the UK with all your belongings. To manage the customs clearance formalities related to your return, rely on the services of TRANSPORTS MARI Limited in London. With our expertise, we provide you with comprehensive support throughout the process.
Some of your goods may benefit from customs and tax exemptions, depending on their nature, regardless of their country of origin. We can carefully review your case to help you benefit from all the advantages you are entitled to.
For this purpose, please provide us with the following documents:
- A detailed, dated, and signed inventory in two copies, including a description, value, and acquisition date of the goods to be transferred (furniture, personal effects, vehicles)
- Certificates of origin and compliance (for electronic goods, toys, food products)
- Purchase invoices (proving the value and age of the goods)
- Documents proving your previous residence in a third country
- A proof of change of residence
- A rental agreement or property deed
- An entry declaration form for personal belongings
Proof of change of residence
- A rental agreement or property deed
- A declaration form for the entry of personal property
Once all these documents are gathered, we can start the procedure for duty and tax-free (VAT) admission of your imported goods.
In return, the customs authorities will provide you with:
- A certified copy of the inventory
- A duty-free admission certificate
Quantitative exemptions apply to goods purchased or offered in a non-tax territory. These include, among others, consumer goods (tobacco, alcohol, perfumes) for personal use, low-value gifts and small-value samples (for businesses). You may be required to pay import VAT and customs duties if you exceed your personal exemption.
Exemption for goods is subject to certain conditions:
- You must have established your main residence abroad for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.
- Your goods must be imported into the UK within 12 months following the date of the transfer of your residence.
Please note: you must declare your goods online before traveling (within 5 days before your arrival in the UK) or at the border on arrival. Failure to do so may result in the seizure of your goods.
