Relocating to Ireland after brexit will introduce additional logistics since moving house is not easy and relocating to Ireland will be harder than mainland Europe. The positive: although the UK leaving the EU came along with the new customs regulations to travel via the Great Britain, traveling between EU countries themselves, such as between Europe and Ireland, is usually easy when it comes to personal possessions.
In VanOne EU, we are experts in European moving and are expected to help you through the process smoothly with your furniture and personal effects settling in your new Irish home without any problems.
Direct EU-to-Ireland Moves: The Customs Advantage
Since Ireland is a Member State of the EU, and your home country is an EU Member State, your relocation is covered by the provisions of free movement of goods in the EU.
On a direct relocation of one of the continental EU countries to Ireland, you do not incur any additional custom duties or VAT on your household goods and personal effects used. This is due to the fact that you have already paid the corresponding taxes in the country in the EU where you purchased the goods.
You thus will not need to complete the complicated customs forms and even pay import duties and VAT which a transfer between a non-EU country (such as the UK) would entail.
Navigating the UK Landbridge (When It Applies)
The European removals into Ireland become particularly complicated when the transportation route passes through the UK Landbridge (i.e., driving through Great Britain). Though the movement of goods between EU countries is easy, when the truck passes through a non-EU state (UK), some processes are initiated to control and ensure security.
The Transit Procedure
If your move involves passing through the UK, your goods will typically move under a Transit Procedure (usually the Common Transit Convention, or CTC). This is a customs regime that allows goods to move from one EU point to another via a non-EU country without being subject to customs duties or charges in the intermediate non-EU country.
- Customs Declarations: The Transit procedure requires an electronic declaration to be submitted by the exporter (which will be handled by VanOne EU or our trusted agents).
- Pre-Boarding Notification (PBN): When using Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ferry services between Great Britain and Ireland, a PBN must be submitted to Irish Customs before the goods leave Great Britain. Again, this is a procedure managed by the haulier/moving company based on the information you provide.
- Minimal Hassle for You: While the official paperwork is essential, when you choose an experienced EU removals company like VanOne EU, we take on the responsibility of managing these declarations and clearances. This keeps the process as hassle-free as possible for you!
Preparing Your Personal Effects
Even for a smooth EU-to-EU move, preparation is key for a successful journey.
1. Detailed Inventory is a Must
Create a detailed, numbered packing list of all the items you are moving. While it’s not strictly for customs clearance on a direct EU-to-Ireland move, it is crucial for our internal logistics, insurance purposes, and your peace of mind.
2. New Items May Require Attention
The exemption from duties and taxes applies to used household goods and personal effects.
- If you include any brand-new items purchased recently, keep the receipts handy. These items may, in a small number of cases, be treated differently, though the risk is significantly lower than moving from a non-EU country.
- Tools of trade, commercial goods, alcohol, and tobacco are subject to special regulations and are generally not covered under the personal effects exemption. Be sure to declare these separately!
Choose a Specialist
The logistics in the aftermath of Brexit are changing. The London Bridge transit system of the UK involves expert knowledge to navigate. By selecting a firm such as VanOne EU, which is known to conduct removals to Ireland on a regular basis in Europe, it is assured that:
- We have the necessary EORI numbers and customs contacts.
- We use the correct electronic systems for transit declarations.
- We can advise you on any specific or unusual items in your consignment.
Moving Forward with VanOne EU
The transfer of your furniture and personal belongings between Europe and Ireland following the Brexit does not necessarily have to be a pain. With the collaborative action with a company, which is aware of the EU transit regulations and has already opened the routes, you may concentrate in acclimatizing to your new life in Ireland.
And are you ready to move to the Emerald Isle stress-free? Call VanOne EU at the moment to obtain an individual quote and leave the burden to our shoulders.
