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VAT and VRT required importing a Maserati from the North?
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?
Gerrit Van Der Vegt (Blarney, Co. Cork)
Feb 2025 Filed under: importing
Can I reclaim VAT from a UK car dealer on export?
Hi,
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?
Thanks
Ger (Louth)
Feb 2025 Filed under: importing
Costs involved importing a Citroen van from the North?
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?
Denis Murray (Donegal)
Feb 2025 Filed under: importing
I'm importing a Suzuki Jimny from Japan...
If I import a Suzuki Jimny XC from Japan will it need an IVA?
Michele Durban (Uk)
Feb 2025 Filed under: importing
Will an imported Toyota RAV4 rust?
We are buying a Toyota RAV4 - it's a 21-plate English car; will there be an issue with rust in the next three years?
Henry Maguire (Ireland )
Feb 2025 Filed under: importing
Can I get VRT exemption on two vehicles from the UK?
Hello,
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?
Michael (London )
Feb 2025 Filed under: importing
Any hidden costs importing a 2021 Skoda Enyaq?
Hi,
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?
Many thanks
Aidan Sheridan (Fermoy)
Feb 2025 Filed under: importing
Will I have to pay VAT importing a van from the North?
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?
Don Pidgeon (Offaly)
Jan 2025 Filed under: importing
Are there EU tariffs on used Chinese imports?
Hi,
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.
Kevin Canny (Glanmire)
Jan 2025 Filed under: importing
Any VAT due on this Audi A1 from the North?
Looking to buy an Audi A1 manual diesel in the north and was wondering if there’s VAT to pay on it. It’s 2013 and was registered in Northern Ireland on April 2021, but was first brought in from the UK.
Neil (Co Donegal)
Jan 2025 Filed under: importing
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