We can help with the entire process, but if you want to read more about what taxes could be due when your vehicle is registered in the United Kingdom, then read on. Is your car in the EU? If you’re bringing a second-hand vehicle into the UK from within the EU then you will have to pay VAT unless you are bringing the vehicle into the United Kingdom under the ToR scheme. You won’t have to pay any duties, and for vehicles, over thirty years old the VAT element is reduced to 5%. Prior to Brexit, there was a free movement of goods, but this is not applicable as the United Kingdom has now left the European Union as of January 2021. This means that any arriving vehicles are subject to the tax laws that excluded EU. If you are moving to the UK and want to bring your vehicle with you then you don’t have to pay any import duty or VAT. If you are unsure if you qualify for ToR relief don't hesitate to get a quote and we'll provide you with more information. What about brexit? What is the ToR scheme? What else do you need to know? If you import a vehicle from outside of the European Union (EU) that was also built outside the EU you will be required to pay 10% import duty and 20% VAT in order to release it from UK customs. This is calculated on the amount you have purchased the vehicle for in the country you are importing it from. If you import a vehicle from outside of the EU that was originally built in the EU for example a Porsche 911 built in Stuttgart, Germany. You have to pay a reduced flat rate of duty which is £50 and then 20% VAT in order to release it from UK customs. If the vehicle is a classic, then the chances are you won't have to pay any tax. But please get a quote so we can give you an accurate idea of your particular vehicle.
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