Transfer of properties following a succession

Transfer of property in an estate:

Property acquired through inheritance are admitted and are exempt from customs control formalities of Foreign Trade, exchange and duties and taxes.

General conditions:

  • Property, including vehicles, should have belonged in full property to the deceased before his death.
  • The repatriation of these assets should be done at once, in a period of one year from the date of establishment of Fredha (liquidation of the estate).
  • The applicant must be authorized by the heirs and shall have a special power of attorney issued by a notary.

Required documents:

  1. Death certificate;
  2. An inventory of estate completed, dated and signed by the applicant. This inventory must be legalized by the consular services against £5 stamp duty;
  3. The applicant must be authorized by the heirs and shall have a special power of attorney issued by a notary;
  4. A customs declaration for release for consumption;
  5. Copy of the deed of Fredha notarized.