What paperwork do I need to import a car from the North?
What forms do I need to fill before going to Northern Ireland to buy a car from a private owner? And how to reg in the south?
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What forms do I need to fill before going to Northern Ireland to buy a car from a private owner? And how to reg in the south?
I am looking to buy a car in Northern Ireland, a 2015 Maserati. It was registered in Northern Ireland since new. If I buy it, do I have to pay VRT or VAT on it in the Republic of Ireland?
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Can I reclaim any UK VAT from a dealer on a used car bought from a UK dealer if I prepare UK export customs form and provide proof of VAT payment in Ireland?
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I’m looking to buy a small van; it’s a 2018 Citroen Berlingo registered in Northern Ireland. I’m paying £4,000 stg. How much in total duties do I have to pay?
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I’m moving from the UK to Ireland, and I have a car and a van in my name. Can I bring both back and be exempt from any charges? I am finding it hard to find information on bringing back more than one vehicle. Will I only be exempt for one?
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I am looking at a 2021 Skoda Enyaq priced at £24k. It was originally registered in NI. Is this exempt from VRT, duty, VAT etc? Or are there any other hidden charges I might be liable for?
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I want to import a Vauxhall Vivaro van from Northern Irelan; will I have to pay VAT when I bring it down to the south along with VRT?
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I'm looking to purchase an MG ZS electric car in the north and import to the south (Cork). The vehicle I'm looking at is a 2023 52kW version. Vehicle seems to meet all criteria (registered in NI, over six months old, over 6,000km, privately owned), but the dealer said he can’t export MGs because of EU tariffs.
Is this the case with all Chinese brands?
Thanks for your help.