What's VAT situation on importing from UK?

I am considering buying a VAT qualifying car with a VAT number in the UK that is more than six months old and more than 6,000km on the clock. What are the immediate or later VAT implications for me?

Michael O Neill (Limerick)

Dec 2015 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi Michael,

None. If you’re importing a car from the UK that is older than six months old, the VAT is considered as paid and you only need to deal with the VRT charge.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe