Transfer of Residency - experience

@anthonyfarrow  I am bitting my lip, but it’s starting to bleed.

@Toon  The movers did tell me this, I just didn’t expect the amount of intrusion into my private affairs.

@Toon I know it is what is needed but it drives me to distraction. No matter we will get there we have 9 weeks to get everything sorted before we leave. The best thing I did was get my immigration appointment sorted out for just after I arrive as everyone is asking for that including the bank.

@Toon Thanks for that advice - I will make sure we keep everything

@Toon more great advice

@Toon  I just realised my mistake I did not mean remainer Pr***s  I meant leave Pr***s.

@Toon  I just realised my mistake I did not mean remainer Pr***s  I meant leave Pr***s.

- @MacGeorge8035

@timhuntington If you have not already done so you should get your immigration appointment sorted as soon as possible. There is a 3-month waiting list for an appointment. I used an intermediary as getting an appointment online yourself is difficult.

Good morning

I am in the same predicament.

Can anyone answer a simple question?

I now have my pink slip ( first one) can I now move my personal possessions and car to Cyprus) and avoid tax and vat.

I know I have to fill in the forms at the port etc and apply for permanent residency there but I won't be doing by buying a property just renting

I am so confused and worried that they will try and hit me for vat etc

Anyone had any recent experience??

Thanks

I dont see why not..pink slip is a temporary residency permit... You can do that for 5years then you can apply for permanent residency and don't need to buy or own property

Thanks for the reply

They say you can only get relief from charges for up to 12 months when you import goods.

So is it a rolling 12 until the 5 years have passed.

I have asked lots of people regarding this even at customs but nobody will come back with an definitive answer.

I would imagine lots do this .

You don't pay taxes on your own belongings under Transfer of Residency.. just be wary of bringing brand new stuff .. . MacGeorge and Phil draper I think have been through this recently..

You can understand an issue if bringing new stuff in as theyd suspect profiteering

@Toon

Hi

Yes no its all my stuff I've had for years.

Including the car (which is under 5 years)

I've been reading the previous posts and must admit its all a lot more difficult and stressful than I ever imagined

Just find it difficult to get direct answers I've spoken to Customs and immigration regarding these issues and they just push me back and forth

I understand its like this throughout the world

Sadly its the way it is here.. Both Phil and George have had recent first hand experiences of it all .. and it's frustrating probably unnecessarily complicated.... And a lengthy process.....

The pushing back is a fact of life here too. They probably don't know or are unsure ot can't be bothered to find out whilst you are in front of them requiring you to go away and go back another day then they remember you need something else as well.

@Toon

Yes you are completely right.

I am sat in UK right now only come back for three weeks to sort my life out and to be honest I am wondering if its worth the hassle.

The pink slip process was OK I suppose but now its a life changing time

And its got to be right as there are a good few thousand of euros at stake!

I am sure it will be ok in the end !

Am sure Phil and George will respond at some stage.... Personally I think it's worth it ...albeit we didn't have to comply with the latest requirements as we came here in 2014 .... We still love it