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Which direction is your move? UK to Germany needs customs planning since Brexit. Germany to UK needs Abmeldung before you leave. Spain, France, Italy or Netherlands to Germany faces no customs barrier for household goods but Anmeldung registration at the local Einwohnermeldeamt applies within 14 days of arrival for everyone.
One step to start: send your collection address, Germany destination and move date. One FIDI-certified partner mover responds with the quote. The enquiry is free.
A Germany move is not just a van booking. It can involve customs, German address registration, export packing, road freight, storage, access checks and delivery timing. The route and paperwork change depending on where the move starts.
International Removals Companies is a free service that connects your Germany removals enquiry with one suitable FIDI-certified mover. It does not carry out the move itself. Darren Benjamin founded the service in 2010 to give each customer one right partner for their specific Germany route, not a list of companies competing for the job. One partner contacts you with the quote and explains the plan. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company number 07425576, operates the service.
Some customers search using German terms. Umzug means move. Umzugsfirma means moving company. Internationaler Umzug means international move. This page keeps the language simple while still explaining the terms that come up during a Germany move.
The service has connected many thousands of Germany removals requests since 2010. See our verified Germany partner movers for more on the partner mover network.
Free enquiry. One FIDI-certified partner mover. No obligation.
Collection and delivery locations. Germany city or postcode. Move direction: to Germany, from Germany or both.
Furniture, boxes, fragile items, vehicles, pets, pianos, artwork. Include stairs, lifts, parking limits and any fixed delivery windows.
One suitable FIDI-certified partner mover receives the enquiry. Not a list of companies. One partner for your Germany route.
The partner mover confirms service options, documents, timing and the full quote before you decide. The enquiry is free.
This page covers every direction on the Germany route. Each direction has different planning points. Use the city guides below for address-specific customs offices, districts and registration details.
Customs and Form 0350 planning since Brexit. Anmeldung must be completed before goods arrive. Dedicated vehicle 3 to 5 days. Groupage 7 to 14 days. House removals and furniture removals to Germany covered. Full UK to Germany guide ›
Abmeldung required before departure. UK ToR1 relief for qualifying personal belongings. Umzug nach England and Umzug von Deutschland. Both directions covered.
Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium and Poland to Germany. No customs barrier for EU household goods. Anmeldung within 14 days applies to everyone.
Outbound Germany routes to Spain, France and Netherlands. Sea freight for Australia, USA, Canada and UAE. Port entry via Hamburg, Bremerhaven or Rotterdam for intercontinental moves.
The paperwork has a fixed order for UK moves. Getting it wrong delays the release of your goods at the Zollamt.
Documents needed with Form 0350: passport, P60 or 12 months of council tax bills or utility bills, Germany rental contract, numbered packing inventory and signed removal contract. The partner mover confirms the full list for your route.
Anmeldung means address registration, required within 14 days. Anmeldebestätigung is the confirmation letter. Bürgeramt is the local citizens office where registration is done. Einwohnermeldeamt is the residents registration office.
Abmeldung means de-registration when leaving Germany permanently. Wohnungsgeberbestätigung is the landlord confirmation form needed for Anmeldung.
Übersiedlungsgut means Transfer of Residence goods. The category your belongings qualify under for duty-free entry. Zollamt means customs office. Zoll means German customs authority at zoll.de.
MwSt means German VAT at 19%. Applies to goods if Transfer of Residence is refused. Form 0350 is the customs declaration for relocation goods from outside the EU.
Umzug means move. Umzugsfirma means moving company. Internationale Umzüge means international moves. Internationaler Umzug means an international move.
TÜV is the technical inspection body for vehicles. Umweltzone is the low emission zone in cities like Frankfurt and Cologne. Vehicles need a green Umweltplakette sticker to enter.
The right service type depends on volume, route direction, access and timing. Partner movers provide removal services including full export packing, specialist wrapping and fragile item crating. House removals to Germany and furniture removals to Germany follow the same road freight routes as all other UK to Germany moves. Part load, groupage and dedicated vehicle options are available for both. These are indicative price ranges only. The partner mover gives the actual quote for your specific move.
Shared vehicle space. Most cost-effective for smaller moves.
Indicative guide: Part load from approximately £750 to £1,200 from UK.
Sole use of a lorry. More control over timing. Standard for larger moves.
Indicative guide: Dedicated vehicle from approximately £1,400 to £2,800 from UK.
For smaller or urgent shipments. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) are Germany's main cargo hubs.
Delivers within 24 to 48 hours. Costs 4 to 6 times road freight.
For intercontinental moves from outside Europe. Port entry via Hamburg, Bremerhaven or Rotterdam with onward road transport.
Customs clearance at port 1 to 3 business days.
All prices are indicative guides only and vary by volume, access, route, packing level and customs support. The partner mover confirms the actual price before booking.
Germany customs rules depend on your origin country. UK nationals need to plan more carefully since Brexit. EU nationals do not face a customs barrier for household goods but must still register on arrival.
The partner mover confirms the current prohibited and restricted items list for your specific route and move date. Rules can change and the above is a general guide only.
Choose the city closest to your delivery or collection address for route-specific guidance, customs offices and registration details.
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Moving to a city not listed? Send both postcodes and the connected partner mover confirms the route and customs requirements.
Germany moves need the right kind of removal company for the route. A student part load to Berlin, a corporate relocation to Frankfurt, a family house removal to Munich and a Germany to worldwide shipment are not the same job. Each enquiry goes to the one partner mover best suited to that specific Germany route.
Darren Benjamin founded the service in 2010 and has over 20 years of experience in international logistics and Germany removals. The service has connected many thousands of Germany removals requests since opening.
When looking for removal companies in Germany that handle international moves, FIDI FAIM, BAR Overseas, FEDEMAC and IAM accreditations are the standards to check, where confirmed. FIDI FAIM requires passing more than 200 independent quality checks and an Ernst and Young audit every three years. FEDEMAC is the Fédération Européenne des Déménageurs, the European Federation of Movers. One suitable accredited removal company receives your Germany enquiry. That partner contacts you with the quote. One company. One contact throughout.
Goods-in-transit insurance is included as standard in the partner mover service. Confirm the cover level and any high-value item requirements before booking. International Removals Companies is a trading name of DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company number 07425576, registered in England and Wales.
See our verified Germany partner movers for more on the partner network and accreditation details.
Moving from the UK to Germany means moving from pounds to euros for most costs. German rent deposits are typically two to three months, paid upfront in euros. International Removals Companies can connect you with a trusted currency exchange partner at no charge. Ask about this when you request your Germany removals quote.
This is a customer convenience only. International Removals Companies does not give exchange rate advice, forecasts, savings claims, urgency claims or instructions to transfer money.
International Removals Companies does not carry goods, pack belongings, clear customs or deliver items. It connects your Germany removals enquiry with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover who does all of those things and gives you the quote directly.
Complete Anmeldung at the Bürgeramt first, receive your Anmeldebestätigung, then submit Form 0350 at the Zollamt. Goods arriving before registration is complete can be held at customs. The partner mover confirms the full document list and timeline for your specific route.
Form 0350 allows your household goods to enter Germany duty-free and VAT-free if you qualify. You need to have lived outside the EU for at least 12 months and owned the goods for at least 6 months. Documents needed include your passport, P60 or 12 months of council tax bills or utility bills, your German rental contract, a numbered packing inventory and your Anmeldebestätigung.
No. EU nationals moving household goods from another EU member state to Germany face no customs barrier. Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands and Belgium are all EU members. Anmeldung at the local Einwohnermeldeamt within 14 days still applies to everyone regardless of origin country.
Complete Abmeldung at the local Einwohnermeldeamt before leaving Germany. Skipping this leaves you registered in Germany with continued tax and municipal obligations. On the UK side, ToR1 is the Transfer of Residence process for claiming duty relief on qualifying personal belongings. German speakers planning this move often search for Umzug nach England or Umzug von Deutschland.
UK to Germany by dedicated vehicle takes 3 to 5 days. Groupage takes 7 to 14 days. France or Netherlands to Germany takes 1 to 3 days. Spain or Italy to Germany takes 3 to 6 days. Add 1 to 3 days for customs clearance on UK moves. Intercontinental sea freight from North America takes 21 to 35 days. Asia and Australia take 28 to 42 days. Your partner mover confirms the timeline for your specific route.
Yes under certain conditions. The car must have been owned for at least 6 months, be for personal use only, not be sold for at least 12 months after import, and must enter Germany within 12 months of setting up residence. It needs a TÜV inspection and must meet German emissions standards. Right-hand-drive UK vehicles may need modifications. Cities with an Umweltzone require a green Umweltplakette sticker. Confirm current rules with the partner mover before shipping.
Yes. Storage can be arranged at either end of the route if your Germany property is not ready on collection week. Useful when rental dates, Bürgeramt appointments or customs timing do not line up. The partner mover confirms storage options and costs when they give the quote.
Collections for Germany removals are arranged from across the UK. Partner movers cover Greater London, Greater Manchester, West Midlands, West Yorkshire, Merseyside, South Yorkshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Bristol, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Newcastle and all other UK postcodes. Send your collection postcode and the partner mover confirms coverage and collection dates directly.
Costs depend on volume, service type, route, packing needs, access and customs support. Part load from the UK costs approximately £750 to £1,200. Dedicated vehicle from approximately £1,400 to £2,800. These are indicative guides only. International Removals Companies does not set the price. The FIDI-certified partner mover gives you the quote directly. The enquiry is free.
Moving to Germany from the UK, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands or anywhere in Europe. Moving from Germany to the UK or worldwide. Send your details once and one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover gives you the quote directly.
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