TonyJ Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Hello.We're hopefully moving from the UK to Normandy soon, (house sale ongoing) and we're a bit confused about the tax implications of moving our belongings.From the French Customs website: If you come from a country that is not a member of the European UnionYou may be exempt from paying duties and taxes when you import your personal belongings if you stayed in a non-EU country for at least one year and you wish to transfer your primary residence to France.Your personal belongings are exempt if you have used them privately for at least six months prior to the transfer of residence, regardless of how you acquired them: inclusive of tax or tax-free.However, a removal company I have spoken to said there is a limit of £7000, and we'll have to pay VAT on anything over this amount, is this correct?As I understand it, I will need to fill in a Transfer of Residence form with values of items, but again am unsure of just how...surely not individual items? Also what is the value of anything? Second hand clothes aren't valuable in my wardrobe in any case!We're told that we should compare values based on eBay prices etc, but even then it's quite easy for the total value to rise quite quickly when counting everything.For the record, everything we want to take is ours, and has been for more than 6 months, and we have no intention of offloading any of it in France.Any useful info will be greatly appreciated, we have not been able to find anything online that answers our questions regarding this, and are worried we could get stung with a bit of a tax bill.Many thanks, Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 When we moved in 1981, we had to list every last thing we owned, the value and have it all translated and stamped and signed by the french consulate.We had so little of value that we would not have crossed any threshold anyway, but it still had to be done.What does it say on the AmbaFrance web site, surely there is information on there? I certainly would not just take what a removal company states as the truth, and for all I realise that they will want your removal to be as smooth as possible, I think you should contact the french authorities and check up.I may be wrong, but I doubt anyone on here has made such a move this year, when all changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomme Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 This page https://www.french-property.com/news/french_property/brexit_moving_visa is very comprehensive on all you might need to know about moving in 2021 onwards.The section on Customs (Douane) towards the bottom includes a clear explanation and a link to declaring your personal property. If you are relocating to France customs duties are not payable on personal belongings, provided you have owned them for at least 6 months and taxes have been paid in the country of origin. You will need to provide proof of change of residence, eg visa.You will also need to provide official proof of living outside of the EU for at least a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 We moved to France in 2000. With regards everything that came with us; no paperwork , no customs, no nothing.Now, no doubt there is paperwork because of Brexit but personal belongings have no limit, being sensible of course!! The ton of gold in the boot might attract attention!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinBretagne Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 As you say, things are quite different post Brexit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyJ Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 Thanks for your replies.Not sure about being outside the EU for a year though, it's only been since January.Fairly certain it'll be woth all the grief and hassle in the long run though.....(resumes nibbling fingernails.....) Thanks again all for your advice and experiences. Certainly wishing we'd "jumped" much earlier, even 2020 would have been a heck of a lot easier, but hey ho, we're going now and that's that. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Jump? what a strange expression to use. Ah well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinBretagne Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 It’s a real shame that you didn’t jump last year. The advantages that go with the WA RP are really worth having. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 What is the WA RP please[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Withdrawal Agreement Residence Permit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Is that a carte de sejour in France?I suppose that that is what it is called in the UK though[Www], getting a WARP, how lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinBretagne Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 It’s the CdS issued to British citizens who were resident in France before 31/12/2020. It has a number of benefits that British citizens arriving after that date will not enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lehaut Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Jump to WARP, beginning to sound like a Star Trek script! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinBretagne Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 But unfortunately although they are jumping to France WA RP left the building four months ago.Perhaps they will post a thread on moving to France post Brexit giving a first hand account of navigating the visa system and applying for the appropriate Carte de Sejour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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