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Relocating an office, a team or a whole business to Germany? A free quote from one vetted, FIDI-certified partner mover.
In short: Business and office moves to Germany are planned around one thing: keeping downtime low. That means moving outside working hours where possible, careful handling of IT and equipment, and a clear plan for what goes when. Commercial goods are also treated differently from household goods at customs.
Your connected partner mover manages the project, from packing workstations and servers to reinstalling at the German end. Send your inventory and timeline for a free quote. The enquiry is free.
An office move is a project, not just a van. The aim is to get you working again quickly at the German end. Good partner movers plan it in phases, often working evenings or weekends, so the business keeps running. These are sometimes called overseas removals or house removals to Germany, and the removal services described here cover all of them.
Typical work includes packing and labelling workstations, handling IT such as servers and network kit with care, keeping documents secure and tracked, and reinstalling everything to a floor plan at the new site. Where staff are relocating too, their household moves can be arranged alongside the office move.
Business goods are handled differently from personal belongings. Household Transfer of Residence relief does not apply to commercial equipment, and a business import into Germany from outside the EU may need an EORI number and its own customs process rather than Form 0350.
A move within the EU has no customs barrier. For moves from the UK or further afield, your partner mover advises on the commercial customs steps for your equipment and inventory.
The more the mover knows, the tighter the plan. Useful details include an inventory of furniture and equipment, floor plans for both sites, your must-be-working-by date, and any sensitive or high-value items such as servers or lab equipment.
Send those details and we connect you with one FIDI-certified partner mover experienced in commercial relocations, who quotes directly. The enquiry is free.
This guide is written and maintained by Darren Benjamin, founder of International Removals Companies (DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company number 07425576). Darren has worked in international removals and logistics for over 20 years and has been a director of a UK removals company since 2013.
The international movers and international moving companies we work with hold FIDI FAIM Certified, BAR Overseas, IAM, EUROMOVERS and FEDEMAC accreditations where confirmed. Only FIDI FAIM is an audited certification, checked by Ernst and Young. To hold it, a moving company must pass more than 200 independent quality checks and be re-audited every three years.
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Moving between the UK and Germany means switching between pounds and euros. German landlords normally ask for a deposit of two to three months' cold rent (Kaltmiete) in euros before they hand over the keys, and that is usually the first large euro payment you will make. 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.
Registration and customs are handled locally. The local Bürgeramt handles Anmeldung and the local Zollamt processes customs clearance.
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.
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International moving companies price by cubic metre, not by room count or weight. A sparsely furnished three bed house can cost less than a heavily furnished two bed flat. Reducing volume before the survey is the most effective way to lower the figure.
Ground floor with parking outside is straightforward. A fourth floor German apartment with no lift, restricted parking and a narrow stairwell may need an external furniture lift. Describe access honestly at survey stage so it is priced in rather than discovered on the day.
June to August is peak season across the European moving industry, and prices rise while availability tightens. October to March is materially cheaper. Month-end and Friday collections are busier than mid-week, mid-month slots.