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Is it just VRT and the NOx levy on this car in the North?
I've been looking at a car in Belfast that was originally a GB car bought by a dealer and brought over to Northern Ireland. Am I right in saying that if I import this car down south that the only taxes to be paid would be VRT and NOx emissions levy?
Trevor Johnston (Dublin)May 2026 Filed under: importing
Expert answer
Hi Trevor,
If the original importing dealer sold the car on and it has been in use by someone in the North for, as Revenue puts it, “a reasonable amount of time” before you bought it, then that is correct. However, if you're buying directly from the dealer and the car has not been used privately in Northern Ireland at all then it's highly likely that you'll also be liable for VAT and import duty.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor