Leaving Singapore

[Eltonf]

Hi,

I'm noy sure if this is the right place to put this post but I am being relocated back to the UK at the end of November and am wondering if anyone knows what the tax laws are concerning shipping furniture that I have bought here back to the UK.

Thanks

[ScoobyDoes]

It's my belief that Personal Effects are not taxable. I shipped a car back a few years ago and didn't pay a penny.

[Eltonf]

Thanks for the reply, hopefully that is still the case....

Will miss Singapore...

[basil]

Hi the relocation / removal company should help you out a bit.

I found by accident the other day some info on HMIR site (as you need to pay VAT to re-import a dog!).
Look on the site and use the search function - I think it's notice 1 and notice 3 you need to read for returning residents.

[Superglide]

It's my belief that Personal Effects are not taxable. I shipped a car back a few years ago and didn't pay a penny.

That all depends on the country you ship it to and their respective policies on taxations, like import taxes and alike.

Way too general, your info.

[seasider]

The question was specific. One would hope ScoobyDoes can read.

[Superglide]

Where scoobydoes went wrong imho, is the fact that not everything is simply regarded as "personal products".

A car is in most cases subject to import tax, furniture is a different ballgame.

I would googlde UK immigration and taxes, or simply call an international mover, they have the details in most cases.