Before anyone 'shouts' at me I promise I've really looked for the answer but am now getting desperate. Moving over on 13 December, work contract signed, rental property signed for,however do not have a residents permit or Permit B for work as will not commence until January 2013. Been told that in order for my furniture consignment to clear customs, I need to furnish the carrier with copy of my work permit together with Registration Document from Gemeinde!!!!! Cannot do this until the day we move in so how can I get the documents to Customs to have simultaneous removals??????? Has anyone else encountered this problem? or is it possible to just send copy of work contract and apartment rental contract with furniture to clear customs.........HELP!!!!!!!! (thankyou to anyone who can offer me help and apologies in advance if I have been stupid and not found the answer myself)

You will find threads if searched on 18.44 using the Google powered option, like this:

Border Crossing Advice ( Importing personal stuff 18.44 )

If you are using a moving company, most are familiar with the process and the form 18.44.

When papers are missing, it is also possible to do a temporary clearance and supply the missing papers at a later date.