Importing a Classic Car from the UK

ApePiaggio · 11-03-2024 6:43pm #1

Hi, Can anyone give me advice on importing a classic car from the UK. Its an Italian make and about 40 years old, worth £6,000. I will go to collect it in the uk and bring it back to Ireland. My question is, do i have to pay an import tax when i arrive at the port in Ireland and do i have to pay VAT in Ireland? If so how much? Secondly, what is the registration process (does it need vrt, nct?)?

Thank You

hoodie6029 · 12-03-2024 6:13pm

The VRT will be a flat rate of €200 as it’s over 30 years old. As it’s over 40, it was been NCT exempt.

As for the customs and VAT, I’m not sure since Brexit. There are a few older threads here from the last few months that might be helpful to browse on that.

Best of luck with the new motor!

mustang68 · 13-03-2024 11:17am

It's the "normal" 23% vat rate, no duty as the car is over 30.

steinbock123 · 07-05-2024 12:12pm

Am considering a classic from the UK, registered new in NI in 1986. Price is twenty grand sterling. The car was in NI for over twenty years, and was then sold to the UK, where it has remained since, although it still retains its original NI registration number, as this was obviously still valid over in England. Will I get hit with the 23% VAT if I buy it and bring it over??

Blues14 · 15-07-2024 11:07pm

when do you pay the vat tho is it the day it arrives in Ireland or when you vrt it just curious because thinking of buying a classic myself?

mustang68 · 16-07-2024 10:38am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122106521#Comment_122106521

Have a look at revenue here, it explains it and states what you need, however contact them too to be sure: https://www.revenue.ie/en/vrt/registration-of-imported-used-vehicles/registering-vehicles-from-ni.aspx "A vehicle that has previously been in use in NI can be registered for Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) in the State without liability to additional Customs Duties and import Value-Added Tax (VAT). Proof will be required that the vehicle has been in private ownership for a reasonable period of time."

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122385734#Comment_122385734

You can't VRT it without the vat being paid, VAT needs to be paid on import (unless you're a dealer), this is again from revenue, it's all there on the website: https://www.revenue.ie/en/vrt/registration-of-imported-used-vehicles/vat-implications-importing-vehicles-gb-ni.aspx

MarkN · 27-08-2024 5:04pm

looking at a car that has been registered to a dealer in NI for two years but was originally bought in England. Does that get me off the VAT and customs hook? It’s a pre Brexit reg.

MarkN · 27-08-2024 5:25pm

seems to answer my question. It’s essentially in a company name so I assume this won’t cover it!

https://www.askaboutmoney.com/threads/importing-a-car-from-northern-ireland%E2%80%A6-change-of-legislation.236078/?amp=1

draycottgirlz · 05-09-2024 9:56am

Does anyone what documentation is needed on arriving at Dublin port having driven a car onto the ferry?

MarkN · 12-09-2024 3:57pm

A receipt for the car you've bought. Can't imagine there's anymore than that? Give them the usual story, have a VRT appointment booked.

w124man · 12-09-2024 8:50pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122584441#Comment_122584441

V5 and a believable receipt

kdevitt · 16-09-2024 10:11am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122584441#Comment_122584441

Nothing at all from my experience. Only thing they've asked me about is whether I have cigarettes or drink with me! They asked for nothing in relation to the car itself.

UK side has always been more strict from my experience - V5, proof of purchase and proof of insurance has regularly been requested.

Importing a Classic Car from the UK

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