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When is VAT due on a imported car

  • 13-11-2010 07:06PM
    #1
    spudman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭


    Hello, I am thinking of importing a car from the UK. I know that the rules have changed on paying VRT but can anyone explain when VAT may be payable. The ROS website gives conflicting information. Part of it says on a car with less than 6000KM and 6 months old however it also says on a vehicle less than 3000KM and 3 months. Have the rules changed? Thanks for any help


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  • #2
    CiniO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,069 ✭✭✭✭CiniO


    AFAIK it's 6 months or 6000km.

    Besides, if you have to pay VAT here, I understand you can claim VAT back in the country where car was previously registered.


  • #3
    spudman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭spudman


    according to revenue here it is 3 months and 3000km http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/faqs-vrt.html#section6
    see the section I bought a previously registered car in the UK but the NCTS tells me it is new:
    I bought a previously registered car in the UK, but the NCTS tell me it is new. Why?

    For VRT purposes, a previously registered vehicle that is less than 3 months old or has less than 3,000 kilometres on the clock at the time of registration in the State is considered new.

    However it also says for VAT purposes it's 6 months and 6000Km:

    I bought a car in the UK and paid VAT there. Now I am asked to pay VAT in Ireland. Why?

    VAT is payable in the State on registration where a vehicle is less than 6 months old or has less than 6,000 kilometres on the clock at the time of registration. However, in these circumstances, any VAT paid in the UK may be refunded on application to the appropriate UK VAT authority.

    very confusing.


  • #4
    CiniO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,069 ✭✭✭✭CiniO


    spudman wrote: »
    according to revenue here it is 3 months and 3000km http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/faqs-vrt.html#section6
    see the section I bought a previously registered car in the UK but the NCTS tells me it is new:
    I bought a previously registered car in the UK, but the NCTS tell me it is new. Why?

    For VRT purposes, a previously registered vehicle that is less than 3 months old or has less than 3,000 kilometres on the clock at the time of registration in the State is considered new.

    However it also says for VAT purposes it's 6 months and 6000Km:

    I bought a car in the UK and paid VAT there. Now I am asked to pay VAT in Ireland. Why?

    VAT is payable in the State on registration where a vehicle is less than 6 months old or has less than 6,000 kilometres on the clock at the time of registration. However, in these circumstances, any VAT paid in the UK may be refunded on application to the appropriate UK VAT authority.

    very confusing.

    What's confusing?
    For VRT purposes it's 3 months or 3000km.
    For VAT purposes it's 6 months or 6000km.
    Couldn't be clearer.


  • #5
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    If the car is more than 6 months old and the car is VAT qualifying. You can buy the car for roughly 3-4k less than the advertised price assuming you are registered for vat here.


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