relocation abroad
What Should I Consider When Moving Abroad?
When moving abroad, you may need to organise transportation, packing, customs formalities and important documents, depending on your destination country. Haberling supports you throughout the planning of your international move and can advise you on insurance, shipping, taxes, as well as deregistration and registration requirements. If required, we can also take care of packing and assembly and arrange transportation all the way to your new home.
WE HANDLE YOUR INTERNATIONAL MOVE
A move abroad is certainly an extraordinary project for you and your family. We will support you in all aspects of this.
Of course, we also offer Full-service removals , including all helpful ancillary services. In addition to Packing and assembly work at your old home and your new home respectively, this also includes the necessary customs formalitiesWe will be happy to provide you with all the appropriate packaging materials for your move. We will provide you with a checklist of all the important information for your move within or outside the EU. Let us know what you have in mind for your move – we will advise you, give you important tips and prepare a non-binding quote.
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What Should You Consider When Moving Abroad?
An international move is significantly different from a move within Germany. Depending on the destination country, additional formalities, longer transport routes and specific requirements for packing or customs clearance may need to be considered.
Haberling supports you from the very beginning of your international move. Together, we discuss your moving plans, determine the volume of your belongings and clarify which services are required for your destination country.
Our support includes:
- Planning and organising your international move
- Packing and assembly work
- Providing suitable packing materials
- Customs formalities and customs-related inventory lists
- Transport and delivery to your new home
- Advice on insurance, shipping and taxes
- Deregistration and registration
- Temporary and furniture storage
European removals
You are planning a move within Europe or considering moving abroad to another European country for the long term? Haberling supports you in organising your international move – from preparation and packing to delivery to your new home.
Although a move within the EU is often easier to organise than a move outside Europe, different requirements and formalities may still apply depending on the destination country. With our international network and experienced partners, we coordinate your international move and provide a reliable door-to-door service.
Whether you are moving abroad to Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands or another European country, we advise you on the necessary steps and develop an individual transport concept for your move.
Overseas removals
For those moving overseas, planning an international move can involve particular logistical and organisational challenges. Haberling coordinates your international move and supports you from the initial preparations in Germany through to delivery at your new home.
Depending on the volume of your belongings, lift vans or shipping containers may be used for transport. For sea freight, we use specialised, seaworthy packing solutions when loading containers. We can also take care of customs-related inventory lists, coordination with the shipping company and other formalities on your behalf.
To make your move abroad as smooth as possible, we can also advise you on matters such as insurance, shipping, taxes, as well as deregistration and registration. Once your shipment arrives at its destination, we can deliver your belongings directly to your new home and, if required, take care of service and assembly work.
International Moving with the UTS Network
Haberling is a shareholder of UTS Germany and part of a worldwide network of moving and logistics companies. This partnership enables us to organise moves throughout Germany, across Europe and around the world.
For you, this means having a single point of contact to coordinate your international move while also benefiting from the support of the network at your destination.
The UTS network stands for:
- International and long-distance moving services
- Personal support
- Consistent quality standards
- Flexible coordination
- Comprehensive on-site advice
Haberling has been a shareholder of the UTS Germany group since its foundation in 1985.
Moving Abroad: Advice on Taxes, Insurance and Formalities
Moving abroad raises many questions. Which documents are required? What needs to be considered when shipping your belongings? How is your household goods shipment insured? What tax-related aspects need to be taken into account?
Haberling supports you in preparing your international move and advises you on matters relevant to your international transport. These include insurance, shipping, taxes, as well as deregistration and registration..
If you have questions about visas, residence permits or other important documents, we can also support you with our expertise and provide you with an individual checklist.
What does an removal abroad cost?
The cost of an international move cannot be stated as a fixed amount. Key factors include the volume of your belongings, the distance to the destination country, the chosen transport method, transit times and any additional services you require, such as packing and assembly.
For this reason, we prepare an individual quotation for every international move based on the specific details of your moving project.
Storage
If you do not want to take everything with you to your new home, you can store part of your belongings with Haberling.
Whether you need to store a few moving boxes, individual pieces of furniture or larger quantities of household goods, we will work with you to find the right solution for temporary or furniture storage.
This means you do not necessarily have to transport all of your belongings to your new country.
INTERNATIONAL MOVES FROM BERLIN AND BRANDENBURG
For many years, Haberling has supported private individuals, families, and companies with moves within Europe and worldwide. We organize your overseas move from Berlin and Brandenburg to almost any destination country and accompany you from planning through to delivery at your new home or business location.
Whether moving to:
or other international destinations – we develop an individual transport concept for every move.
Private Moves with Haberling
Planning a private move and would rather leave the transport to the professionals? Haberling handles private moves throughout Germany and internationally, offering a full-service solution covering planning, organisation and the complete moving process.
Find out more about our services on the Berlin private removals.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
What does an removal abroad cost?
The cost of a removal abroad depends on various factors, such as the quantity of furniture, the distance between the locations, transfer times, desired assembly work, etc. We will be happy to advise you on the various options for your destination country!
How much lead time does a removal abroad require?
Since a move abroad requires careful planning, we recommend that you announce and plan the move as early as possible. You should allow plenty of time so that your move abroad goes smoothly. Therefore, you should ideally contact us as soon as you know that you want or need to move. We will then work with you to plan the next steps for your move.
Who takes care of the packing for a move abroad?
You can decide that yourself! We would be happy to take care of the packing for you. However, if you would prefer to do it yourself, this is, of course, also possible. On request, we will also be happy to provide you with professional packaging materials several months in advance so that everything is packed securely and ready to be transported to the country of your choice when it is time for the move.
How long does an employee relocation abroad take?
Depending on the modes of transport and the destination, different lead, follow-up and transfer times are possible for an employee relocation. In the event of a relocation to another country, you should give your employees several months’ notice to ensure that everything goes smoothly and without any stress. We will support you and your employees with their move to their chosen country, irrespective of whether or not it is in the EU.
What can I do to prepare for a relocation abroad?
Clear out the relevant rooms and pack all the required items. We will be happy to provide you with our packaging materials for this purpose or to take care of the clear-out and packing for you. Consider whether you need a visa or other important documents in your destination country and procure these before the move.
Are there storage facilities for materials and furniture?
Where can leftover furniture go? We have the solution – furniture storage in our storage facilities! We can also store leftover Technical equipment securely. This means that you do not have to take any excess furniture with you to your chosen country.
