Moving To Germany from India

International Moving Companies India To Germany

Moving to the land-locked nation of the region can be a big change for Indian citizens. Not only will you need to learn a new language you will also need to navigate a new culture and new traditions. Not to mention, the German language can be kind of tough to learn, with words as long as 79 letters.

Beyond all that, you still have to manage the logistics of an international ship. You can choose between sea, land, and air freight. Air freight is the fastest and most expensive, and is usually reserved for antiques or other valuables. Sea and land freight are cheaper but could potentially take longer.

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This guide will explain the basics of shifting from India to Germany.

Importing Household Goods To The Area

For most household relocations, you can import your goods to the area free of customs and border taxes. To qualify for this benefit, you must provide documentation to support:

• Official termination of your residence abroad (This proof could be in the form of a lease termination, documentation from the sale of your home, or a letter from your employer.)
• Proof of new residence in the region (This proof could be in the form of a lease agreement, German police registration known as Einwohnermeldeamt, or a letter from your German employer.)
• Proof of residency outside the area for at least 12 months (Proven by the aforementioned lease agreement or proof of homeownership.)

Not all household goods will qualify for this exemption. The goods you import must be items you have owned and used in your country of origin for at least a year before your haul for personal use. Reach out to your local German embassy for the most current guidance.

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Importing A Vehicle

For the most part, vehicle imports to the area are subject to a 10% import duty and a 19% import VAT (value-added tax or EinfuhrumsatzsteuerI). People who are shifting to the country permanently are exceptions to this rule. If you can provide documentation for your permanent residence in the country, you can import your vehicle free of duty and VAT.

The requirements for this vehicle tax exemption are the same as for your household imports. You will need to show proof that you have given up your residence in your home country, that you are dispatching permanently to the area, and that you have lived outside of the region for at least a year.

Depending on where you are shipping from, you may need to have your vehicle mechanically converted to meet German vehicle standards. At a minimum, your vehicle will be subject to inspection to determine roadworthiness and adherence to safety standards regarding headlights, emissions, brakes, and tires. Contact your local German motor vehicle registration office (known locally as Kfz-Zulassungsstelle) to learn more.

To register your vehicle in the region, you need to have the following documentation:

• Valid Passport or Other ID
• Proof of Vehicle Ownership (free of liens or encumbrances)
• Proof of Address in Germany
• Customs Clearance
• Export Permit
• Vehicle Registration from Country of Origin
• Insurance Card
• Proof of Roadworthiness and Emissions Testing (In this context, achieving a designation of roadworthiness may require significant mechanical modifications to your vehicle)
• Certification that the vehicle has not been registered in the region previously (this comes from the German Federal Motor Vehicle Registry)

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