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Italy is one of the UK's most popular international relocation destinations. British buyers, retirees, property investors and corporate transferees moving to Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, the Tuscan countryside and the Italian islands generate one of the highest volumes of UK outbound removal enquiries to any single European country. These are the top 10 removal companies Italy recognised for international routes, covering UK to Italy, European corridors and intercontinental moves. Each has been reviewed against FIDI FAIM and BAR Overseas accreditation standards.
International Removals Companies is a free route matching platform operated by Darren Benjamin since 2010 (DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company number 07425576). We match each enquiry with one suitable FIDI-certified removal company based on your origin, Italian destination city, timeline and volume. Your details are not passed to all 10 companies. One contact. One quote.
Prices vary by service type, origin and volume. These are indicative guides only. The matched FIDI-certified removal company gives the confirmed price before you book. The matching service is free.
Road freight via Channel Tunnel and Alps
Part Load: from approx. £950 to £1,600
Dedicated Vehicle: from approx. £2,200 to £3,800
Container-based sea or air freight
Sea Freight: from approx. £3,200 to £5,500
Air Freight: from approx. £5,000 to £8,500
Container-based sea or air freight
Sea Freight: from approx. £3,800 to £6,200
Air Freight: from approx. £6,500 to £10,500
Typically included: Professional packing, origin collection, international transport, Italian customs clearance (franchigia application), delivery to your Italian address and goods-in-transit insurance. Island deliveries to Sicily and Sardinia include the sea crossing and onward road leg. Confirm exact inclusions with your matched removal company before booking.
All prices are indicative planning guides only. The matched FIDI-certified removal company confirms the actual price after surveying your goods, origin and Italian delivery address.
These 10 removal companies Italy hold BAR Overseas and FIDI FAIM certification, operate regular Italy routes and specialise in Italian customs compliance including the franchigia per trasferimento di residenza. FIDI FAIM requires more than 200 independent quality checks and an Ernst and Young audit every three years.
Founded in 1884, John Mason International is one of the UK's oldest and most established international removal companies. The company is FIDI FAIM certified and holds BAR Overseas accreditation. It is particularly well regarded for its part-load shared service to Italy, which gives customers with smaller volumes a cost-effective dedicated departure on regular Italy routes. Its experienced Move Managers handle Italian customs documentation and coordinate with local Italian agents at every major city.
Suited to: customers with smaller volumes moving to Italy who want a reliable part-load service from a long-established, fully accredited UK removal company.
PSS International Removals is a UK-based family company with over 40 years of international removal experience. FIDI FAIM certified, BAR Overseas accredited and a member of the International Association of Movers, PSS has achieved FIDI Top Performer Status and won the Euromovers Top Moving Company Award five years running. The company provides door-to-door Italy removals to Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Genoa and all Italian destinations, with dedicated Italian customs support and an account manager throughout.
Suited to: UK families and individuals moving to Italy who want a specialist British-based company with proven Italy route credentials and dedicated account management.
Crown Relocations is a global full-service international removal company with offices in over 50 countries. For Italy, Crown provides professional export packing, containerised storage at both ends, Italian customs clearance including the franchigia application, and an Italian agent network covering all major cities. Its size gives it regular dedicated Italy services and storage flexibility for customers whose Italian property purchase timeline overruns.
Suited to: families needing full-service international removals to Italy with pre-move storage, destination support and a global company managing the entire process.
Santa Fe Relocation is an Asia-Pacific headquartered FIDI FAIM certified company with strong corporate and private relocation capabilities across Europe. For Italy, the company provides complete move management including pre-move surveys, Italian customs coordination and destination support services. Its destination teams assist with school searches, Italian bureaucracy navigation (Comune registration, Codice Fiscale applications) and settling-in guidance for relocated executives and their families.
Suited to: companies relocating employees to Italy and professionals on fixed corporate timelines who need end-to-end service with destination support built in.
White and Company is a FIDI FAIM certified, BAR Overseas accredited UK removal company with a strong national network and an established reputation for European corporate relocations. For Italy, the company handles complete packing and export services, Italian customs documentation and delivery to all Italian addresses. It is particularly experienced in managing moves for clients with complex inventories, high-value items and tight corporate relocation timelines.
Suited to: UK-based corporate relocations to Italy and families with large or complex household inventories requiring a highly organised, nationally networked UK removal company.
Founded in 1977 as fine art movers, Cadogan Tate is a FIDI FAIM certified, BAR Overseas accredited UK company with a particular specialism in high-value and fragile item handling alongside full household removals. For Italy, the company's experience with art, antiques, sculptures and wine collections makes it the natural choice for clients moving contents of significant value. Cadogan Tate has operational offices in London, Paris and the South of France, giving it direct European proximity to Italian routes.
Suited to: clients moving art, antiques, sculptures, wine collections or high-value household contents to Italy who need white-glove specialist packing alongside the standard removal service.
AGS Worldwide Movers is a FIDI FAIM certified global removal company with offices across five continents and a strong European network including Italian delivery coverage. The company handles complex intercontinental moves from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas to Italy, managing sea freight consolidation at major European ports, Italian customs clearance and final delivery across all Italian regions including Sicily and Sardinia.
Suited to: customers moving to Italy from Asia, Africa, the Middle East or the Americas who need a globally connected company with direct Italian delivery infrastructure.
Gosselin Group is a Belgium-based FIDI FAIM certified international removal company with one of Europe's strongest cross-border corridor networks. Its Italy route covers UK, Belgian, Dutch, French and German origins with regular consolidated runs and dedicated full-load services. Gosselin has deep expertise in EU customs procedures relevant to intercontinental container arrivals into Italian ports and manages frequent sea freight consolidations for its Italian delivery network.
Suited to: European-origin corporate and family moves to Italy, and intercontinental container moves requiring established European inbound logistics to Italian ports.
Britannia Movers International is a BAR Overseas accredited UK removal company with a national network of branches and direct operational experience of UK-to-Italy moves. The company handles the UK collection environment (including parking logistics in major UK cities) and coordinates with Italian delivery agents at major Italian destinations. Its established Italy route covers all regions including the islands, with sea crossing arrangements for Sicily and Sardinia built into the service.
Suited to: UK households moving to Italy, including island destinations, who want a company with direct branch presence across the UK and proven Italian delivery coordination.
Anglo Pacific International is a UK-based international removal company specialising in both household and vehicle shipping on European routes. For Italy, the company provides full packing, customs clearance and delivery services with a specific capability for shipping vehicles alongside household goods, which is particularly useful for British customers taking a car to Italy. Anglo Pacific also handles specialist items including motorbikes and classic cars on Italian routes.
Suited to: UK customers moving household goods and a vehicle to Italy simultaneously, and those shipping specialist or classic vehicles to Italian destinations.
Stage 1: Collection from your UK or European address (Day 1)
Stage 2: Road south through France via Channel Tunnel at Folkestone; Alpine crossing via Mont Blanc Tunnel, Fréjus Tunnel or Brenner Pass (Days 2 to 3)
Stage 3: Italian customs clearance, 1 to 3 days for UK moves since Brexit
Stage 4: Final delivery to your Italian address. ZTL access permit arranged 48 to 72 hours ahead for historic city centres.
All 10 removal companies Italy in this list cover every Italian city and region including Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, Naples, Turin, Bologna, Genoa, Bari, Palermo, Catania, Verona, Vicenza, Como, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Arezzo, La Spezia, Matera, Sanremo, Perugia, Salerno and all Tuscan, Umbrian, Amalfi Coast and Sicilian destinations.
Island deliveries require an additional sea ferry crossing after the mainland road leg:
Italy is one of Europe's most pet-friendly countries. The documentation process for UK owners changed when the UK left the EU: EU pet passports are no longer valid for UK-to-Italy travel and each move now requires a fresh Animal Health Certificate.
Quarantine: Italy does not require quarantine for dogs and cats arriving from the UK, provided all documents are in order and the AHC is valid.
National breed ban: Italy does not operate a national list of banned breeds. However, individual municipalities (Comuni) may impose local restrictions or muzzle and lead requirements for certain breeds in public spaces. Check the rules for your specific destination Comune.
Italian dog registration: Dogs must be registered with your local ASL (Azienda Sanitaria Locale) after arrival and added to the national microchip database (anagrafe canina). Your Italian vet can assist with this.
The AHC window is tight: 10 days from issue to travel into Italy. Book your Official Veterinarian appointment no earlier than 10 days before your travel date. Allow time for APHA endorsement. Pets travel separately from household goods, either by air cargo or by car through the Channel Tunnel and road to Italy. The road journey from the UK to northern Italy takes 12 to 16 hours.
Italy uses the Euro (EUR). Your removal is quoted in GBP. Any property purchase, rental deposit, savings transfer or ongoing Italian living costs are in EUR. These are two separate financial decisions that run alongside each other.
At typical exchange levels, a 5% movement in the GBP/EUR rate on a €300,000 Italian property changes the sterling cost by approximately £13,000 to £15,000. Italian conveyancing has two distinct stages: the compromesso (preliminary contract, typically 10% deposit) and the final rogito deed signed before the notaio. The gap between these two stages is typically 3 to 6 months, during which the exchange rate can shift materially.
A currency specialist can lock in today's GBP/EUR rate for the transfer needed at the rogito stage. This protects you against the rate moving between the compromesso signing and the final payment to the Italian notaio.
Currency specialists typically offer materially better rates and lower fees than high street banks for GBP to EUR transfers of property-purchase size. For a €250,000 transfer, the difference can be several hundred to over a thousand pounds.
To receive EUR in Italy, you need an Italian bank account. Opening a conto corrente requires a Codice Fiscale (Italian tax number from agenziaentrate.gov.it). Apply for the Codice Fiscale at the Italian Consulate in the UK or at your local Agenzia delle Entrate office in Italy. Allow two to four weeks before funds need to move.
Regular Italian living expenses (affitto/rent, bollette/utilities, IMU property tax, TARI waste tax, condominio fees) are all in EUR. A standing EUR payment facility with a currency specialist typically costs less than repeated international bank transfers and removes the inconvenience of fluctuating monthly conversion costs.
British retirees receiving a UK state pension in GBP face an ongoing currency conversion each time they transfer funds to Italy. A regular EUR payment facility or a standing order to an Italian account converts at specialist rates rather than standard bank rates.
Right-hand drive UK vehicles are legal to drive in Italy. Most Italian drivers and traffic systems accommodate both orientations. The main practical challenge is operating motorway toll booths (caselli autostradali) and some multi-storey car parks from the right-hand seat, which requires the passenger to assist or the driver to lean across.
UK cars that do not already hold EU type approval need individual Italian approval (omologazione) via the Motorizzazione Civile. After approval, a revisione (Italian equivalent of the MOT) is required before registration.
Before shipping your car to Italy, check whether your Italian delivery address or regular destination is inside a ZTL restricted zone. Italian cities restrict vehicle access to their historic centres using camera-enforced ZTL zones. Rome, Florence, Bologna, Siena and many other cities operate ZTL systems. British-registered vehicles not on the Italian ZTL permit system will be fined automatically. Once the car is Italian-registered, ZTL permits can be applied for at the local Comune.
After type approval and revisione, the car is registered at the PRA (Pubblico Registro Automobilistico) and the Motorizzazione Civile. You receive Italian number plates (targa), a carta di circolazione (vehicle registration document) and are liable for annual road tax (bollo auto). SORN the vehicle with DVLA before export from the UK.
Most UK cars move to Italy by road transporter alongside or separately from household goods, or by sea freight container. Road transit from the UK to northern Italy takes 2 to 4 days. Household removal companies may handle vehicles directly or refer to a specialist vehicle shipping agent. Tell us at the enquiry stage if you have a vehicle to ship.
UK storage is commonly needed when the Italian property purchase is delayed at the compromesso or rogito stage, or when the UK property sale completes before the Italian purchase. Options include:
Indicative UK container storage cost: from approximately £80 to £150 per container equivalent per month. Confirm with your matched removal company.
Italian storage (deposito mobili) on arrival is needed when the Italian property is not yet ready, when franchigia customs clearance is delayed, or when moving into temporary rental accommodation first. Options include:
Indicative Italian storage cost beyond free period: approximately €15 to €30 per cubic metre per month. Confirm with your matched removal company.
Storage charges are separate from the removal price. Confirm inclusions, free storage duration and costs per additional week with your matched removal company before booking.
International removal companies typically offer two levels of goods-in-transit insurance:
1. Limited liability: Cover based on the weight of your goods (typically £40 to £60 per kilogram). For a 2-bedroom household at around 2,000 kg, this gives approximately £80,000 to £120,000 of cover, which is typically less than the replacement value of a full household. This is the default level if you do not specify otherwise.
2. All-risks (full replacement value): Cover based on the declared replacement value of your goods. If a £1,500 item is damaged, it is replaced at £1,500. This is the recommended level for moves to Italy where goods pass through multiple handling points and customs clearance.
For all-risks cover, you declare the replacement value of your goods. Under-declaring to save on premium means under-payment if a claim is made. A room-by-room inventory with replacement values for major items is required. International removal insurance typically costs 2% to 4% of declared replacement value.
Since Brexit, goods leaving the UK for Italy are exports to the EU and require Italian customs clearance on arrival. The franchigia per trasferimento di residenza (transfer of residence exemption) can remove 22% IVA and import duty on household goods, subject to qualifying conditions. Your FIDI-certified removal company Italy confirms what applies for your specific origin and route.
Conditions to qualify:
Prohibited and restricted items:
International Removals Companies was founded by Darren Benjamin in 2010. Company number 07425576, registered in England and Wales. Only removal companies meeting all three criteria below are included. Accreditations are verified independently on a rolling basis.
British Association of Removers Overseas membership. Independent quality checks, Furniture Ombudsman dispute resolution and adherence to published industry service standards. Mandatory for all UK-origin international moves in the network.
The international quality standard for removal companies. More than 200 independent quality checks. Audited every three years by Ernst and Young for operational excellence, financial stability and customer service. Only a small percentage of global removal companies hold this standard.
Demonstrated Italy route operations. Expertise in Italian customs procedures (franchigia, Codice Fiscale, dogane clearance), ZTL access logistics in Italian city centres, island delivery coordination for Sicily and Sardinia, and Italian-speaking agent support at the delivery end.
A valid passport, Codice Fiscale (Italian tax number from agenziaentrate.gov.it), certificato di residenza from your Italian Comune, proof of prior UK residence for 12 or more months, and a detailed numbered inventory. Your matched removal company Italy confirms the full list for your specific route before you book.
UK to northern Italy (Milan, Turin) by dedicated vehicle: 3 to 4 days. Central Italy (Rome, Florence): 4 to 5 days. Southern Italy (Naples, Bari): 5 to 7 days. Part load (groupage): 7 to 14 days. Sicily adds 12 to 24 hours for the Messina crossing. Sardinia adds 6 to 22 hours for the ferry. North America: 21 to 35 days sea freight. Asia and Australia: 28 to 42 days. Air freight: 5 to 10 days total.
Prohibited: firearms without permits, protected wildlife (CITES), counterfeit goods, archaeological artefacts (Italy treats these as national heritage), and plants or food without phytosanitary certificates. Restricted: alcohol over duty-free limits, prescription pharmaceuticals, and cash over €10,000. All FIDI-certified removal companies Italy provide item-specific guidelines before your move.
Since Brexit, UK to Italy moves require customs clearance. Used personal household goods can enter Italy duty-free and IVA-free under the franchigia per trasferimento di residenza if: goods were owned and used for 6 or more months, you are permanently moving your primary residence to Italy, and you register Italian residency at the Comune before goods arrive. New items or commercial goods may be subject to 22% IVA and import duty. Your matched removal company Italy confirms what applies for your move.
Yes. The car must be owned for at least 6 months and be for personal use. Right-hand drive is legal in Italy. Italian type approval (omologazione) via the Motorizzazione Civile is required if the car does not hold EU type approval, followed by a revisione and registration at the PRA. Check whether your Italian address is inside a ZTL zone before shipping. SORN the vehicle in the UK before export. Tell us at the enquiry stage if you have a vehicle to ship.
Yes. Dogs and cats need: ISO microchip, valid rabies vaccination given after microchipping, an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) from an Official Veterinarian endorsed by APHA and valid for 10 days from issue. No quarantine is required if all documents are correct. Italy has no national breed ban, but individual Comuni may have local restrictions. Register your dog with the local ASL (anagrafe canina) after arrival. Mention your pets in your removal enquiry.
Italy uses EUR. Your removal is quoted in GBP. A 5% GBP/EUR rate movement on a €300,000 Italian property changes the sterling cost by approximately £13,000 to £15,000. Italian conveyancing has two stages (compromesso and rogito) typically 3 to 6 months apart, during which the rate can shift. A forward contract locks in today's rate for the notaio transfer. You need a Codice Fiscale and Italian conto corrente before EUR funds can be received. International Removals Companies does not provide currency exchange services. Seek advice from an FCA-authorised currency specialist.
All 10 removal companies Italy cover every Italian city and region: Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, Naples, Turin, Bologna, Genoa, Bari, Palermo, Catania, Verona, Vicenza, Como, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Arezzo, Perugia, Salerno, the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, Umbria, Sicily and Sardinia. See the Italy removals hub for individual city pages with ZTL access and island logistics notes.
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