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How to import a new camper from the North?
Greetings,
Can you let me know the position of buying a new motorhome from the sole Irish dealership who is based in NI, if I am resident in the Republic of Ireland, and bringing it into the RoI? Does the fact that the motorhome is from a French manufacturer add further complication? I'm not clear on additional issues or costs of doing this.
Very best
Tilly Hoskins (RoI)
May 2025 Filed under: importing
There's no transport invoice if driving an import from the North...
What if a car is driven from Northern Ireland to ROI? There will be no transport invoice...
Terry (ROi)
May 2025 Filed under: importing
Will there be VAT and import duty on this MG HS from the North?
Hi,
I am trying to find out if an MG HS Trophy PHEV for sale in Belfast in Northern Ireland would be considered according to this: “A vehicle that has previously been in use in NI can be registered for Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) in the State without liability to additional Customs Duties and import Value-Added Tax (VAT).”
It is an ex-demo car that is being sold as “used”. It was registered in Northern Ireland by the dealer 17 October 2024 and so is over six months old. Am I right in thinking it is not subject to VAT, and if so, will the V5C showing the date of registration in Northern Ireland be enough to register the car for VRT?
Yours sincerely
Mark Latimer (Dublin)
May 2025 Filed under: importing
How do I get a certificate of conformity?
How do I get a certificate of conformity?
Anne Molloy
Apr 2025 Filed under: importing
What is the CO2 rating of this Japanese import?
What is the CO2 emissions for a Japanese import model code 3DA-447811C?
Donal Lawlor
Apr 2025 Filed under: importing
Can I get commercial tax on my Land Cruiser?
Bringing home a Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 litre from Australia, I meet criteria for no VRT, but my question is, when it lands back here in Ireland can I get it registered commercially to avail of the €333 tax? It's a 2013 Land Cruiser Amazon passenger carrier
Jacqui (Wicklow)
Apr 2025 Filed under: importing
How do I insure a car from the North to sell?
Hi,
I want to bring a second car from NI and sell it, but how should I do it with insurance?
Carl (Cork)
Apr 2025 Filed under: importing
Should I buy this already-imported van?
I am contemplating buying a 2019 van from a guy in Dundalk. He purchased the vehicle in GB and has had the vehicle for two months but has not changed the ownership details and still has the V5 form.
He has told me that I will only be liable to pay €250 VRT for a commercial vehicle but is a bit vague on other charges such as VAT and other taxes.
Can you tell me approximately what my liability would be if I purchase the vehicle and register it in Ireland?
Many thanks
Ian Moss (Tralee)
Apr 2025 Filed under: importing
Do I pay VRT importing a BMW i3 from GB?
Hello
I was planning on buying a 2016 BMW i3 from GB. I'm totally new to cars and don't really have a good idea on what I'm doing. The garage I'm buying it from has it listed for £7,000. I was just wondering how much VRT I would be paying for this car and any other expenses?
Vakaris (Dublin)
Apr 2025 Filed under: importing
Do I pay VAT on a 2017 car imported via the North?
Hi, looking to buy a 2017 car from a dealership in NI. Car has been imported from GB by the dealership and a Customs Service Supplementary Declaration document has been provided (dated 14/04/2025) stating the number plate of the car. Would I be required to pay VAT if registering in Ireland?
Fiachra Henry
Apr 2025 Filed under: importing
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