Is VRT on vans only €200 legally?
I would like to buy a van in Northern Ireland and take it to the Republic of Ireland. Some traders state that VRT can be paid for as little as €200. Is this correct? How is this being achieved and is it legitimate?
ALAN ORMEFeb 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Expert answer
Hi Alan,
Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) for vans imported from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland is typically calculated at 13.3 per cent of the vehicle's Open Market Selling Price (OMSP). However, certain vans qualify for a reduced VRT rate of €200. To be eligible for this reduced rate, the van must meet specific criteria:
- The van must have always had fewer than four seats.
- The van's laden mass must be greater than 130 per cent of its ‘mass in service’ (or 125 per cent for electric vans).
This applies to a lot of proper panel vans, though not usually car-based vans.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor