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Do I have the new Brexit import rules right?
Hi,
I usually change car every three years and I buy in the UK and import, usually Audi A6 diesel ultra. With the changes just so I’m right, emissions will have gone up, also VAT will be applicable on top of VRT now? Also, this applies only from the UK? If you buy a Belfast car it’s VRT and emissons, no VAT, is that correct?
Thanks
Fran
Fran Duffy (Kells Meath)
Feb 2021 Filed under: importing
Paperwork needed for NI imported car?
Buying a car purchased by a NI garage before Xmas but originally registered in UK. Do I need additional paperwork for VRT centre e.g. proof they purchased and imported cars before Brexit?
L GKelly
Feb 2021 Filed under: importing
VAT situation on importing from UK?!
Probably done to death but I can't see anything concrete stated as I trawl the sites. All I can see is "you may be liable for VAT," but no clarity on what conditions will change that "may" to a "will". From the latest guidance I could find on Revenue's website for a private buyer buying used car (>6,000 miles) from a UK (VAT-registered) trader that I could see (snippet below) my understanding would be that I could buy from a UK dealer (a VAT-registered one) and import paying VRT (and the NOx levy) as normal but without any VAT liability.
I can't see clear guidance on import duties, but assume that 10 per cent is valid on entry. Any expert knowledge out there that can clarify why I'm (likely) wrong?
10.1 Purchase of second-hand vehicles by a private individual from a person in another country
Where a private individual purchases a second-hand vehicle from a VAT-registered trader, including a motor dealer, in another country
Where a private individual purchases a second-hand vehicle from a motor dealer or any VAT-registered trader in another country, the price will generally include any VAT or other tax chargeable in that country. This VAT cannot be reclaimed. There is no VAT liability in Ireland. In respect of VRT, the owner of the vehicle must make a booking with an NCTS Centre within 7 days of the vehicle entering the State and registration must be completed within 30 days of the vehicle entering the State. The VRT liability can be calculated using the VRT Calculator on the Revenue website.
John Scmidt (Dublin)
Feb 2021 Filed under: importing
Can I claim back VAT on a UK import?
Hi,
Can I claim VAT back on a second hand UK car? I’m not VAT-registered. I’m looking at importing a Jan 2020 electric Peugeot e-208.
Cheers
Dave Bohan (Cork)
Dave Bohan (Cork)
Feb 2021 Filed under: importing
What costs to import a Hilux from the North?
If I import a used 2017 Hilux from Northern Ireland, what additional costs do I have? I want to insure and tax as private as my business doesn’t have a VAT number. Cost of Hilux without VAT is £20,000 approx.
Damien Byrne
Jan 2021 Filed under: importing
VRT on motorbikes for 2021 on?
How does VRT work for importing second hand motorbikes from the UK in 2021? Can't find information anywhere.
Thanks, Daniel
Daniel B (Dublin)
Jan 2021 Filed under: importing
Is there VAT on used cars from the North?
Is there VAT on second hand cars from the North?
Matt Flynn (Castlebar )
Jan 2021 Filed under: importing
VRT and price to import an Aston DB9?
What is the likely VRT on an Aston Martin DB9: 2005 from both the UK and Northern Ireland?
Thanks
Desmond Hayes (Limerick )
Jan 2021 Filed under: importing
Why so expensive to import this Civic?
Hi,
I just got a shocking price trying to import a 2005 Honda Civic EP3, a UK car. Before Xmas it was €1,200 even on the 1st of January through the VRT calculator. My car and engine was on the calculator and then removed. I purchased but didn't collect on 28th of December 2020. It has 105,000 miles on it and NOx of 0.028 gram and I was quoted €4,575 VRT - it costs more than the car did.
I know a person in my area who just bought a Premium Edition 2005 with 120,000 miles and late fee of €600 and he cleared his for €3,040. Why am I being charged more and as I did buy it last year it should still be on last year's rate. It was delivered on 5th of Jan to me and could not get VRT appointment until 19th of Jan.
Thanks
Dec
Declan Mccormack (Sligo)
Jan 2021 Filed under: importing
Worth importing a used pick-up from North?
Hi,
I need a pick up for work, am self-employed. Is it worth buying a second hand one in the North, probably spending about €6-8k, and bringing it down? Just wondering about VRT/NOx levy/VAT etc.
Thanks
Len Naughton (Kildare)
Jan 2021 Filed under: importing
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