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Importing vehicles into the UK - register imported vehicles, GB conversion IVA scheme, type approval, vehicle excise duty and VAT
You must complete certain steps as soon as you bring a vehicle into the UK…
You have 14 days to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) after you bring a…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will tell you if you have to pay VAT or duty…
Get vehicle approval to show that your imported vehicle meets…
You must register any vehicle you bring into the UK permanently. You…
You must register a vehicle when you reimport it to the UK if it has been:…
You can usually use a vehicle with foreign number plates without…
You need to pay HMRC before you can register a vehicle if both of the…
If your vehicle has been damaged, rebuilt or modified in another country,…
Use the Notification of Vehicle Arrivals (NOVA) online service to tell HMRC that you're importing multiple vehicles.
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
Use form C179B to declare your vehicle to Customs and claim any relief from duty and VAT that may apply to private motor vehicles exported from the UK before.
Apply for temporary importation of a private motor vehicle using form C110.
Log in to use the Notification of Vehicle Arrivals (NOVA) service
Advice on what forms you need to fill in to import a vehicle into the UK.
Apply for a certificate of entitlement to relief from duty and VAT on the import or withdrawal of a motor vehicle if you are visiting forces.
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
Use the online service or postal form (C&E109) to apply for release from the conditions of Transfer of Residence or Returned Goods Relief for a private motor vehicle.
Information for UK nationals on the importation of motor vehicles into Portugal.
VAT for car dealers and members of the motor trade - how to reclaim VAT and what to charge when you sell a vehicle
Contact HMRC if you need to ask about importing a vehicle
Find out how the CPD Carnet works, how to apply and what to do at customs.
Type approval, individual (IVA), motorcycle single vehicle approval, voluntary approval, certificate of initial fitness, accessibility approval, fees, forms, replacement certificates
You can claim a relief to pay less Customs Duty and VAT if you re-import goods to the UK.
Taking your car out of the UK - when VAT is not payable on a car you're exporting, procedures, registration and vehicle tax.
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