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Duty-free? – Apply For Transfer of Residence Relief (TOR)

When moving overseas to the United Kingdom, remember to apply for ToR1 (Transfer of Residence relief) in advance. In the first year of immigrating to the United Kingdom, you can ship personal effects tax-free for more than half a year. Transfer of Residence Relief (TOR) is a declaration document that requires personal information, Hong Kong address and United Kingdom address (short-term lease address can be filled in first), as well as a list and quantity of items. Noted that only items that meet all of the following conditions can apply for tax exemption:

• Items for self-use purpose more than 6 months
• Items will continue to be used for self-use purpose for more than 12 months after entry, and cannot be resold, lent, leased or given to others
• Items must enter the United Kingdom within 12 months of your entry
• Tobacco, alcohol, and commercial vehicles are not accepted

You can also fill in the Transfer of Residence Relief (TOR) within 12 months after entering the United Kingdom. If successful, you will receive the tax that was levied on the returned items when they entered the United Kingdom. Of course, if the items you bring to the United Kingdom are of high value, it is better to fill in the Transfer of Residence Relief (TOR) in advance in order to avoid taxation that exceeds your budget when you enter the United Kingdom. If you entrust a moving company, you generally need to fill in the TOR in advance to obtain the confirmation number issued 2 weeks. In addition to items, you also need to fill in the Transfer of Residence Relief (TOR) when you take your pets to the United Kingdom! Apply for Transfer of Residence Relief (TOR) here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-transfer-of-residence-tor-relief-tor01 Further reading: 5 Step Guide of Overseas Moving

Relocate with your pet?

Pets will accompany you for the whole life, and of course, immigrate overseas with you. The pet import policies of different countries are different and the policies change from time to time, so it is best to reconfirm it with the logistics company in advance. Taking the United Kingdom as an example, the preparation time is best to estimate 4-6 months. Since Hong Kong is included on the "Recognized List"

Prohibited and restricted items

Illegal drugs, offensive weapons (such as switch knives), self-defense sprays (such as pepper spray and tear gas), endangered animals and plants, unprocessed rough diamonds, indecent and obscene articles, pirated copies, meat and dairy products brought from countries outside the EU will definitely be confiscated. These items may result in a complete inspection of the entire shipment. Remember to avoid shipping this type of goods! For more detailed guidelines, please refer to: General prohibited items and restricted items Food, animal or plant Timber, wood products or bark

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