importing

Hi,

I’m interested in purchasing a 2011 Citroen DS3 Racing from a private seller in the UK. Could you advise me on what costs are involved in registering the car in the Republic of Ireland and what paperwork I would need to acquire and all the steps involved?

Thanks

Importing a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser with seven seats from NI, what import taxes and duties do I have to pay in the Republic? Can I also take the two back seats out to get the motor tax down to €333?

Hi,

I'm confused by the wording about importing an EV from NI. The car I am interested in is four months old but has only 3,750 miles (6,035km) on the clock. I'm buying from a franchise dealer. Can I import this VAT free?

Thanks

Hi,

If I import a car from NI that is not new but has been a company car for a year, would I need to pay VAT in ROI if it is above 6,000km?

Thanks and best wishes,

Hi,

I am struggling to find CO2 and NOx information for my recently imported 2017 BMW 225xe Active Tourer, model DLA 2C15.

I went to the MILT website but couldn't find any information; can you please help with this?

Can you elaborate on the rule that the vehicle must be owned and used for six months prior to moving to Ireland making use of the transfer of residence rules?

Is there a test for “used”? I am considering buying a used car and registering and insuring it, but it won’t be driven much before I move to Ireland.

Are there any issues with this?

Many thanks

Hi,

My 23-year-old daughter is moving from Scotland to Dublin later this month and is taking her BMW 120 M Sport with her.

She will be working in Dublin for one year, possibly two. She has a full driving licence with no endorsements and has had no claims since she qualified to drive in Nov 2022.

Her existing UK insurance provider will cover her for only 30 days and so she will require insurance with an Irish provider. Are there companies who will provide such insurance? Will she be obliged to obtain an Irish licence and get Irish number plates?

I am purchasing a Kia EV3 electric vehicle from a dealer in Northern Ireland. It was first registered in Northern Ireland in February 2026. There are 4,200 miles on the clock. I calculate from the VRT calculator that there is no VRT on the vehicle.

Is this correct and how will the VAT work as it seems that the dealer in NI can claim back the VAT when it is exported?

Thanks.

How do I find out the official emissions figures (CO2) for a 2005 Nissan Elgrand imported to the UK from Japan?

Hi,

A car was first registered new in NI in 2022 for 14 months, then taken or sold to England, had three MOTs in England and returned to a main dealer for sale in NI in July 2026. All the time staying on NI plates.

What are the tax implications of importing to Republic of Ireland today? I understand that VR is zero as it's electric, but will VAT and customs duty be required even if it was first registered in NI?