{"id":1666,"date":"2017-07-20T06:03:52","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T06:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palmersrelocations.com.au\/?p=1666"},"modified":"2020-07-17T14:41:58","modified_gmt":"2020-07-17T03:41:58","slug":"changes-uk-transfer-residence-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/palmersrelocations.com.au\/changes-uk-transfer-residence-form\/","title":{"rendered":"Changes To UK Transfer Of Residence Form"},"content":{"rendered":"
As of 2017, it became mandatory for applicants relocating and changing their country of residence into the United Kingdom (UK) to complete an online \u2018Transfer of Residence\u2019 (TOR) form. Anyone wishing to bring unaccompanied personal effects (such as using a removal company like Palmers Relocations) were now bound to submit this form online to the HRMC prior to arriving in the UK.<\/p>\n
The new system was introduced in January of 2017, however, a concession period of 3 months was put in place which allowed consignments already at sea to clear under the old system using the C3 form. As of the 1 April, however, all individuals relocating their personal effects to London had to conform to the new method of applying online.<\/p>\n
ToR relief provides duty-free entry on personal effects and in some cases import VAT when moving your own household effects and personal property with them into the UK. In Australia for example, you must have resided for over 12 months and owned the goods for more than 12 months to be exempt from these duties.<\/p>\n
Firstly the shipping company such as us at Palmers Relocations can no longer make the application on your behalf. This means the owner of the goods (you) must be responsible and liable for the information given and not the shipping company.<\/p>\n
The form is also completed online and cannot be done in most cases until your goods leave Australia as you need the sailing\/vessel details.<\/p>\n
Revenue, why else? But my official response is \u201cfor HMRC to comply with European Commission Regulations by improving the import process\u201d.<\/p>\n
If you do not complete an application and receive a unique reference number that can be provided to your shipping company in advance, you may be refused clearance but in most cases, it is just an additional charge. It can be a stressful situation however and cause time delays so we strongly suggest you get ahead of it. We at Palmers Relocations are happy to run you over it should you have any questions.<\/p>\n
You can fill this form in online.<\/p>\n
It is best to gather the following information in advance:<\/p>\n
YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO ENCLOSE<\/p>\n
Once your application is approved you will receive a response normally by email from the HMRC and a unique reference number. Please ensure to give this to your move manager within Palmers Relocations or whoever you are shipping your goods through.<\/p>\n
No, although we at Palmers will help and guide you through the process, unfortunately, HMRC does not allow us to complete the application for you. You have to apply for the ToR relief yourself as this is your declaration and you are responsible and liable for its accuracy.<\/p>\n
It is best to do this before your goods are sent to the UK; in all cases, you must have received a unique code from HMRC before your shipment arrives in the UK. You will need to pass this to us so that we can make the customs declaration so your shipment can be released to us.<\/p>\n
The criteria for determining duty-free import allowance has not changed, just the process of applying. In order to qualify for customs relief on items being imported into the UK, the owner must have lived in a country outside of the EU for 12 consecutive months and have owned the goods and used them abroad for at least 6 months. The goods will need to arrive in the UK within 12 months of you arriving and be intended for use and ownership for a further 12 months after arrival. As always there are some items that are not eligible for import relief including alcohol, tobacco and tobacco products, articles (tools) for use in a trade profession, property intended for a second home and goods for commercial use…<\/p>\n
Any private individual planning to relocate their normal place of residence to the UK and wishing to claim relief for the items they are bringing with them.
\nFor further information on this process, call our office or email us at info@palmersrelocations.com.au. We are here to help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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