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Importing a van to the United Kingdom

Depending on the type of van you are importing we can help to get it modified and registered. We’ve imported everything from classic American trucks through to modern campervan conversions.

One of the most frequently requested import is usually assistance with registering an imported van as a motorhome which is something that we can also assist with. In fact, if you are importing a camper conversion you’ll benefit from cheaper insurance by correctly registering it as a motorhome / campervan in comparison to a panel van if you weren’t already aware.

If you want to find out more about how we can help, then we would recommend filling out our quote form.

Once we have it and all the details of your imported van we can assist with tailoring the quote to cover the entire process of collecting, shipping, modifying, and registering your van.

We can pick up the import at any stage of the process and can work on shipping agents on your behalf if you need assistance.

As a company, we’re enthusiastic about the automotive industry and helping private individuals to get their vans on the road in the UK.

If you are a business yourself we can also advise on the process of VAT during the NOVA process which is a common query for businesses bringing ‘trade’ cars into the United Kingdom.

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Will I pay import tax?

Are you moving to the UK?

If you are moving to the UK, have lived outside the UK for more than 12 months and have owned the car for more than 6 months, you will be eligible for a tax and duty free import.

To qualify, you will complete a Transfer of Residency application with HMRC. Customers of My Car Import have access to handy guides to complete this application.

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Have you bought a car from the EU?

Vehicles registered in the EU attract 20% import VAT, based on the purchase price of the car and any associated transport costs to bring it to the UK. The import VAT is calculated on your purchase invoice for the car, or a recent valuation if the invoice is more than 3 months old.

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Have you bought a car from outside the EU?

Vehicles registered outside the EU attract 20% import VAT and 10% import Duty, based on the purchase price of the car and any associated transport costs to bring it to the UK. The import VAT is calculated on your purchase invoice for the car, or a recent valuation if the invoice is more than 3 months old.

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Have you bought a classic car?

Vehicles over 30 years old qualify for a special rate of taxation, due to their historical interest, similar to an antiquity.

You will pay 5% import VAT and no import Duty, based on the purchase price of the car and any associated transport costs to bring it to the UK. The import VAT is calculated on your purchase invoice for the car, or a recent valuation if the invoice is more than 3 months old.

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Have you got a car that was formerly UK registered?

If you exported a car from the UK and are now returning with it, you may be able to import the car back into the UK tax free, as long as you can provide a UK purchase invoice when you acquired the car, along with a copy of your former UK V5C logbook.

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For a no obligation quotation to import your car fill out our quote form.

We have imported thousands of cars from around the world into the United Kingdom and we have over 25 years experience doing so.

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