When immigrating to the UK, remember to apply for ToR1 (Transfer of Residence relief) in advance. In the first year of immigrating to the UK, you can transport personal belongings that have been used for more than half a year tax-free.
Transfer of Residence Relief (TOR) is a declaration document that requires filling in personal information, Hong Kong address and UK address (you can fill in the short-term lease address first), and item list and quantity. Please note that only items that meet the following conditions can apply for tax exemption:
· Items for personal use for more than 6 months
· Items will be used for more than 12 months after entry and may not be resold, lent, rented out or given to others</ p>
· Items must enter the UK within 12 months of your entry
· Applications are not accepted for tobacco, alcohol, and commercial vehicles
· Technician tools for decoration and plumbers need to be declared separately
If you forget to apply in advance, you can also fill in the Transfer of Residence Relief (TOR) within 12 months of entering the UK. The approval time for general items Transfer of Residence Relief (TOR) is about 1-2 weeks. If successful, you will be refunded the tax charged on the items when they entered the UK. Of course, if the items you bring to the UK are of high value, it is better to fill in the Transfer of Residence Relief (TOR1) in advance to avoid being taxed beyond your budget when entering the UK.
Preparations for moving immigrants to the UK
· Plan in advance the items that need to be moved to the UK. The items in the carton can be pre-marked to facilitate customs declaration and clearance
· When declaring customs, you need to fill in the value and details of each box, for example, Box 1, CDs, Box 2, clothes.</ p>
· When packing, remember to use enough protection for fragile items, such as using bubble wrap and other buffers, and burying fragile items outside the box. tag
· If you are considering whether to send large electrical appliances, lower the price and see if buying them locally may be cheaper than sending them to the UK.</ p>
Is it better to move immigrants to a side room?
In addition to handling the immigration procedures and related documents to the UK, it is also very important to choose the appropriate immigration and house moving service. In addition to moving by sea immigration, you can also choose to send your belongings to the UK by air. Although sea transport can transport more items, due to the epidemic, sea freight rates have risen sharply and shipping is also unstable. If you need to apply for ToR1 and provide the estimated arrival date of the item, the application may be delayed.
Send items to the UK by air. Packing, customs clearance, and delivery to the UK destination can be completed in as little as one week. UPS usually arrives in 2-3 days, and Aramex usually arrives in 4-8 days.
Illegal drugs, offensive weapons (e.g. switchblades), self-defense sprays (e.g. pepper spray and tear gas), endangered animals and plants , unprocessed rough diamonds, indecent and obscene items, pirated copies, meat and dairy products brought from countries outside the EU will definitely be confiscated. These items may cause the entire shipment to be fully inspected. Remember to avoid shipping this type of goods!
If you want to send products with batteries or sensitive products, it is recommended to send them separately to avoid all delays caused by sensitive items.
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