Looking for a Trusted Removal Company to Move you to the UK from France?
Removal Company France to the UK
Then Matthew James Removals & Storage in Spain should be your first port of call. With 3 depots in Spain; Mijas, Madrid & Barcelona and are able to offer collection from any region in Spain, from city apartments to rural villas.
You can be rest assured that Matthew James are able to care of every aspect of your move to the UK, from any property in France big or small with delivery door to door / room to room to any local or national UK destination.
Although you are looking for a French Removal Company choose one of the British one’s such as Matthew James. We can also offer removals to France from the UK for full or part load removals.
Our company has been accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. We are members of IAM (International Association of Movers), the world’s largest trade association for the global moving industry.
Matthew James firmly believe no other company can match our quality of service for the same price French or English.
Your UK Removal Quote Includes:
Insurance
Hanging Wardrobe boxes
Tailor Made Padded Sofa Covers
Boxes, Paper, Tape
Hanging Wardrobe boxes
Plastic Mattress covers
Modern, Clean and reliable vehicles
Our UK Relocation Services:
Full or Part Packing Service.
Vehicle Transportation.
Antiques & Fine Art Packers.
Piano Movers.
Long or Short Term Storage.
Office & Commercial Moves.
Spain To France – UK To France Removals
AVAILABLE REMOVALS SERVICES TO THE UK
France / UK Shared Load
A part/shared load service is a cost effective way to move your goods to and from your destination. The reason this service is so cost effective is that you share the vehicle with other consignments and therefore the vehicle costs are also shared. All consignments are individually prepared, numbered, labelled and inventoried to ensure all items are correctly delivered to you. The main advantage of a part loads to Europe service is that you will receive the Matthew James service of excellence at the most cost effective price.
France / UK Premium Service
A direct service combines Matthew James’ service of excellence with the added advantage of a dedicated collection date and express delivery timescale. Handling of your effects is minimised as they remain on the same vehicle throughout. Although your delivery will be carried out in conjunction with other clients’ consignments, this means you will share the cost of the vehicle and your consignment will be prioritised for onward delivery typically within 7-10 days of collection.
France / UK Dedicated
A dedicated service gives you the flexibility to choose your collection and delivery dates. This service means you will have exclusive use of one of our bespoke removal vehicles. This service guarantees the Matthew James service of excellence and peace of mind that your moving dates can be fixed, allowing you the convenience to make travel arrangements and plan your arrival. All delivery dates are subject to EU laws on driving time. We can confirm the timing prior to any booking.
HOW YOUR UK MOVE WITH MATTHEW JAMES WILL WORK
At Matthew James we are committed to ensuring your France / UK moving day runs smoothly and stress free.
1. Small vehicles for collecting your european move
2. Example of a chair before export packing and after.
3. Sideboard fully export wraped, numbered and inventoried.
4. All fabrics are fully plastic wrapped to enable them to stay free of dust.
5. Hanging wardrobe boxes for all your hanging clothes.
6. Label with item’s number, details and description.
7. Full numbered inventory of everyitem and its description.
8. Your goods arrive safely on our road train at its destination.
Moving to the UK from France
When moving personal belongings from France to the UK, several key points must be considered to ensure compliance with post-Brexit regulations:
- Transfer of Residence (ToR) Relief: This relief allows exemption from customs charges for personal belongings and home goods when you’re transferring your main residence from one country to the other. Eligibility requires you to have been resident outside the UK for at least 12 months consecutively and to be importing the goods within 12 months of your move. The goods should ideally have been owned by you for at least six months prior to importation, though exceptions exist for students and those moving due to marriage or civil partnership. Prior approval from HMRC is required, for which you can apply online (The Connexion).
- Tax and Customs Duty: Generally, moving personal belongings to the UK could incur tax and customs duty, especially if the belongings include alcohol or tobacco, which are subject to Excise Duty. It’s crucial to adhere to the regulations regarding arriving with goods, cash, food, plants, animals, importing vehicles, and sailing a boat to the UK. Failure to comply with these rules may result in the seizure of goods and vehicles, as well as fines or prosecution (Gov UK).
- Specific Conditions for Relief: For ToR relief, goods must have been in your possession for at least 6 months prior to importation, with some exemptions. The relief also covers students moving to the UK for full-time study and goods imported on the occasion of marriage or civil partnership. For students, relief is available on personal effects, household effects, and study-related items, excluding alcohol and tobacco. Gifts given on the occasion of a wedding or civil partnership, provided the giver resides outside the UK, are also eligible, with each gift’s value not exceeding £900 (Gov UK).
- Pets and Other Animals: Pets and animals brought for non-commercial purposes qualify for ToR relief. Specific guidelines exist for bringing pets like dogs, cats, or ferrets to the UK, and different rules apply to animals imported for commercial reasons (Gov UK).
- Importing Vehicles: If importing vehicles as part of your move, there are specific conditions to be aware of, including the requirement for prior notification of vehicle arrival to claim relief or pay duty and import VAT (Gov UK).
- Customs Declaration: For unaccompanied goods, a removals firm can submit a customs declaration on your behalf. If you’re accompanying your belongings, different rules apply, and VAT, as well as customs duties, may be levied if certain allowances are exceeded (The Connexion).
It’s important to ensure all your belongings are declared appropriately and any necessary taxes or duties are paid to avoid penalties.
