Full container
For furnished houses or flats.
Europe · Colombia ⇄ United Kingdom
International movers between Colombia and the United Kingdom
London accounts for most of our UK moves. There, paying or not paying tax comes down to an online application that should be approved before the container lands: ToR01.
Colombia ⇄ United Kingdom
Your goods enter the UK free of duty and VAT once HMRC approves your online Transfer of Residence application, ToR01. It is granted when your home has been outside the country for a continuous year, each item has been with you for half a year, and the shipment lands within the window running from six months before to a year after you settle.
How your move travels to United Kingdom
From Cartagena, shipments land at the major southern English ports and our agent delivers to London and the rest of the country.
Groupage
Popular with graduate students and single professionals.
Air to London Heathrow
For first-month essentials.
- Arrival: Seaports: Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway
- Arrival: Airport: London Heathrow
HMRC ToR01 relief
It waives duty and VAT for anyone moving their normal residence to the UK. You apply online and HMRC issues a reference number your agent uses for clearance.
- A continuous year with your home outside the UK before the move.
- Each item owned and in use for half a year or more before loading.
- Shipment arrives between six months before and twelve months after you settle.
- For 12 months you cannot sell, lend, hire out or use as security anything imported under relief.
- Proof of residence abroad and of your new address, passport, visa if applicable, and an inventory.
What not to pack for the United Kingdom
- Meat, dairy and other animal products.
- Plants, seeds and soil.
- Weapons, including some replicas and bladed items.
- New goods that do not qualify for relief.
Moving back from the UK to Colombia
For returns we arrange collection in London or any UK city, loading at an English port and clearance in Cartagena through our own customs broker, with or without Law 1565 depending on your case.
How moving to Colombia worksQuestions about moving to United Kingdom
When should I apply for ToR01?
Before the shipment reaches the UK, ideally several weeks ahead, because clearance can be delayed without the reference number.
What if my goods arrive long after I do?
Anything arriving more than twelve months after you settle falls outside the relief window and may be taxed.
Can I sell my furniture after arriving in London?
Not during the first 12 months if it was imported under relief, unless HMRC authorizes it.
Do you deliver outside London?
Yes. Our agent delivers throughout the UK from the arrival port.