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Alba102

Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 12:32pm

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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 12:32pm

swcoulthurst wrote on Sun Dec 4, 2022 5:18pm:

Not sure it's quite as simple as that, but it will no doubt be far simpler than changing to Spanish. No doubt you have to contact DVLA and there will be some import paperwork to sort. When you exported the vehicle it will have been removed from the DVLA records as permanently exported.

Hi, I drove my 2007 UK plate car to Spain and had it registered to Spanish plates. I reregistered my Vauxhall in UK June 2019. 

Follow all of the steps Aitch has suggested, the only thing missing from his guidance is to notify what was previously DVLA that you wish to reregister your car using your original UK number plates. They still had my original plates on file. At the time I did paperwork in 2019, it cost me £60.00.

aitchc1401

Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 1:01pm

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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 1:01pm

Alba102 wrote on Sun Dec 11, 2022 12:32pm:

Hi, I drove my 2007 UK plate car to Spain and had it registered to Spanish plates. I reregistered my Vauxhall in UK June 2019. 

Follow all of the steps Aitch has suggested, the only thing missing from his guidance is to notify what was previously DVLA that you wish to reregister your car using your original UK number plates. They still had my original plates on file. At the time I did paperwork in 2019, it cost me £60.00...

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Hi Alba102,

      thanks for your post, useful info.

 Incidentally, for anyone wanting to check the tax status of a UK car go to - https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax - gives you tax and mot status for any car, not just one you own. No doubt EU police forces use this site as well!

Rgds,

Aitch.

Nollock32

Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 2:03pm

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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 2:03pm


My word ! My reply from dvla

Think the easiest option will be to sell the car in Spain 😂

The rules for bringing a vehicle to the UK from the EU changed at 11pm on 31 December 2020. Vehicles being brought from the EU to the UK are now being treated as imports. Import VAT will need to be paid unless the importer qualifies for relief.

There are 3 possible options for you:

1.      If you previously owned the vehicle in the UK, you can claim Returned Goods Relief (RGR), as long as the vehicle was not purchased under a VAT Free scheme. Under this relief there would be no import Duty or VAT to be paid. You will need to email us the following:

*       Completed form C179B (can be found at www.gov.uk)
*       Documents to show you previously owned the vehicle in the UK i.e. previous DVLA log book; purchase invoice/bill of sale or documents showing you exported the vehicle from the UK or insurance documents or old MOT documents
*       Copy of the current registration document (if available)

Further Information on RGR can be found using the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pay-less-import-duty-and-vat-when-re-importing-goods-to-the-uk-and-eu


2.      If you have moved to the UK and you have owned the vehicle for at least 6 months before coming to the UK, you may be entitled to claim Transfer of Residence Relief (TOR).  There would be no import Duty or VAT required to be paid if the relief is granted.

The TOR application form ToR1 can be found at www.gov.uk

You can contact the TOR Team on 0300 322 7064 (option 4) or at [email protected] for further information.

Once the TOR is granted, you will need to email us the following:

*       TOR reference number
*       Your full name and UK address
*       Date the vehicle arrived in the UK
*       Certificate of Title or Registration Document or Export Certificate or Dating letter from vehicle manufacturers to confirm the year of manufacture, make, model and VIN/Chassis number

Under this relief, the vehicle must be retained by you the owner, for your own personal use and must not be lent, hired out, given as security or transferred for one year from the date on which the relief was granted without notifying HMRC and paying duty and VAT on disposal/sale.

Further information on ToR relief can be found using the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transfer-of-residence-to-great-britain


3.       If you are not eligible to claim RGR or TOR, import VAT will have to be paid on the vehicle. If the vehicle is less than 30 years old, import VAT will be charged at 20%. If the vehicle is over 30 years old, import VAT will be charged at 5%. There will be no import Duty to pay. From 1 October 2022, the form C384 can no longer be used. You will now need to get a Customs Agent to make a customs declaration for you on the new Customs Declaration System. They will calculate any import taxes due and bill you accordingly. If you have any question about the Customs Declaration Service, please call our Customs and International Trade helpline on 0300 322 9434 and choose option five. The helpline is available from 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 4pm at weekends.

Once your agent has completed the relevant paperwork, you will need to email us the following:

*       C88 and E2 or MRN import clearance paperwork from your shipping agent
*       Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice or Receipt if the vehicle was bought within the last 3 months OR a current valuation of the vehicle from a UK garage/dealership or motor club (we cannot accept valuations from online sources)
*       Certificate of Title or Registration Document or Export Certificate or Dating letter from vehicle manufacturers to confirm the year of manufacture, make, model and VIN/Chassis number or a photograph of the VIN/Chassis number printed on the vehicle

Once the customs side of things has been completed and we issue a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) reference, you will then be able to register the vehicle with the DVLA.

For information on how to register the vehicle, you can contact the DVLA on 0300 790 6802.

For information on how to find a Customs Agent, please use the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/appoint-someone-to-deal-with-customs-on-your-behalf

Thank you for all your replies on this matter cheers David


aitchc1401

Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 5:50pm

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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 5:50pm

Nollock32 wrote on Sun Dec 11, 2022 2:03pm:


My word ! My reply from dvla

Think the easiest option will be to sell the car in Spain 😂

The rules for bringing a vehicle to the UK from the EU changed at 11pm on 31 December 2020. Vehicles being brought from the EU to the UK are now being treated as imports. Import VAT will need to be paid unless the importer qual...

...ifies for relief.

There are 3 possible options for you:

1.      If you previously owned the vehicle in the UK, you can claim Returned Goods Relief (RGR), as long as the vehicle was not purchased under a VAT Free scheme. Under this relief there would be no import Duty or VAT to be paid. You will need to email us the following:

*       Completed form C179B (can be found at www.gov.uk)
*       Documents to show you previously owned the vehicle in the UK i.e. previous DVLA log book; purchase invoice/bill of sale or documents showing you exported the vehicle from the UK or insurance documents or old MOT documents
*       Copy of the current registration document (if available)

Further Information on RGR can be found using the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pay-less-import-duty-and-vat-when-re-importing-goods-to-the-uk-and-eu


2.      If you have moved to the UK and you have owned the vehicle for at least 6 months before coming to the UK, you may be entitled to claim Transfer of Residence Relief (TOR).  There would be no import Duty or VAT required to be paid if the relief is granted.

The TOR application form ToR1 can be found at www.gov.uk

You can contact the TOR Team on 0300 322 7064 (option 4) or at [email protected] for further information.

Once the TOR is granted, you will need to email us the following:

*       TOR reference number
*       Your full name and UK address
*       Date the vehicle arrived in the UK
*       Certificate of Title or Registration Document or Export Certificate or Dating letter from vehicle manufacturers to confirm the year of manufacture, make, model and VIN/Chassis number

Under this relief, the vehicle must be retained by you the owner, for your own personal use and must not be lent, hired out, given as security or transferred for one year from the date on which the relief was granted without notifying HMRC and paying duty and VAT on disposal/sale.

Further information on ToR relief can be found using the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transfer-of-residence-to-great-britain


3.       If you are not eligible to claim RGR or TOR, import VAT will have to be paid on the vehicle. If the vehicle is less than 30 years old, import VAT will be charged at 20%. If the vehicle is over 30 years old, import VAT will be charged at 5%. There will be no import Duty to pay. From 1 October 2022, the form C384 can no longer be used. You will now need to get a Customs Agent to make a customs declaration for you on the new Customs Declaration System. They will calculate any import taxes due and bill you accordingly. If you have any question about the Customs Declaration Service, please call our Customs and International Trade helpline on 0300 322 9434 and choose option five. The helpline is available from 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 4pm at weekends.

Once your agent has completed the relevant paperwork, you will need to email us the following:

*       C88 and E2 or MRN import clearance paperwork from your shipping agent
*       Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice or Receipt if the vehicle was bought within the last 3 months OR a current valuation of the vehicle from a UK garage/dealership or motor club (we cannot accept valuations from online sources)
*       Certificate of Title or Registration Document or Export Certificate or Dating letter from vehicle manufacturers to confirm the year of manufacture, make, model and VIN/Chassis number or a photograph of the VIN/Chassis number printed on the vehicle

Once the customs side of things has been completed and we issue a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) reference, you will then be able to register the vehicle with the DVLA.

For information on how to register the vehicle, you can contact the DVLA on 0300 790 6802.

For information on how to find a Customs Agent, please use the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/appoint-someone-to-deal-with-customs-on-your-behalf

Thank you for all your replies on this matter cheers David


Hi,

  thanks for sharing this. Yes, looks daunting at first but when I go through the requirements mostly straightforward. My car would come under 1) above, Returned Goods Relief. 

Aitch.

Paweysmart

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:55pm

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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:55pm

Nollock32 wrote on Sun Dec 4, 2022 6:46pm:

Thanks for reply been advised by car   transporter company that its been registered in spain over three years i will have to pay 20% tax on the value but will check with dvla to find out other wise anyone want to buy a mokka diesel 2014 miles 40k RHD 🥲

Cheers

How much for moms diesel

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Paweysmart

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:56pm

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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:56pm

Paweysmart wrote on Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:55pm:

How much for moms diesel

How much do you want for it

Nollock32

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:03pm

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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:03pm

Paweysmart wrote on Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:55pm:

How much for moms diesel

WHOS MOMS?

Paweysmart

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:33pm

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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:33pm

Nollock32 wrote on Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:03pm:

WHOS MOMS?

I tried typing m o k a how much for it

Nollock32

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:45pm

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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:45pm

Paweysmart wrote on Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:33pm:

I tried typing m o k a how much for it

Aint got a clue just puttin it out there, think 6k aint unfair what do ya think? Only 60.000kms Your welcome to ave a look, am in la marina pm if your interested 👍🏻

Paweysmart

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 7:23pm

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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 7:23pm

Nollock32 wrote on Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:45pm:

Aint got a clue just puttin it out there, think 6k aint unfair what do ya think? Only 60.000kms Your welcome to ave a look, am in la marina pm if your interested 👍🏻

14 plate diesel in uk around 4,500

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