{"id":64377,"date":"2023-01-31T07:19:54","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T06:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/import-cars-from-uk\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T18:51:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:51:36","slug":"import-cars-from-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/blog\/import-cars-from-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Want To Import Cars From UK? Read This Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving from the UK to a new home in Northern Ireland or an EU country? You can bring your new or used car along with you regardless of how long you plan to be out of the UK. The importation process and requirements depend on the country you are taking the car to and the vehicle type.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will learn the details necessary to import cars from UK to different countries within and outside of the EU.<\/span><\/p>\n

Importing Cars To EU Countries From The UK<\/b><\/h2>\n

Making a customs declaration is often the first step to take immediately after your vehicle arrives in the EU country from the UK. The other processes that follow would be as specified by the particular country\u2019s transport agency and customs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some examples of EU states and their procedures for car importation from the UK in 2022:<\/span><\/p>\n

Vehicle Importation From The UK To Ireland<\/b><\/h3>\n

When you directly purchase a new or used car of UK origin with the intention of importing it to Ireland, you will need to pay <\/span>customs duty and VAT<\/span><\/a>. VRT might also be necessary if the vehicle is not exempt.<\/span> Claim relief from customs<\/span><\/a> if you are eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fees<\/b><\/h4>\n

Aside from the customs duty usually charged on vehicles coming in from Great Britain, you will also need to pay VAT and motor tax on your new or imported car. Vehicle registration tax is another payment you may have to make when registering the car after satisfying customs requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vehicle Registration<\/b><\/h4>\n

Registration of imported UK cars happens at the National Car Test (NCT) centre after you register your Certificate of Conformity (COC). An<\/span> EU COC<\/span><\/a> is a document that shows your vehicle\u2019s compliance with European standards. It is best to<\/span> order yours<\/span><\/a> ahead of registration if you don\u2019t have one.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the other documents you\u2019ll need for registration:<\/span><\/p>\n