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Registering a Motorcycle with no paperwork

Registering a motorcycle in the United Kingdom without any paperwork can be a challenging and complex process. It’s important to note that to legally register a motorcycle in the UK, you typically need to provide the necessary documentation. However, My Car Import can assist with various aspects of the registration process, including helping you obtain missing paperwork and guiding you through the requirements.

Document Retrieval: My Car Import can assist in retrieving missing paperwork or documents related to the motorcycle, such as proof of ownership, title, and any import documentation if applicable.

Ownership Verification: If you’ve purchased a motorcycle without proper paperwork, My Car Import can help you verify the legitimacy of the purchase and ownership.

Vehicle History Check: My Car Import can assist in performing a comprehensive vehicle history check to ensure there are no outstanding issues with the motorcycle, such as it being stolen or having outstanding finance.

Registration Process: My Car Import can guide you through the registration process, helping you fill out the necessary forms and provide the required documentation.

Compliance with Regulations: Ensure that the motorcycle complies with UK safety and environmental regulations, and My Car Import can help you make any necessary modifications or adjustments.

Insurance: Once the registration is complete, My Car Import can recommend insurance providers specializing in motorcycle coverage for your newly registered vehicle.

Ongoing Compliance: My Car Import can advise you on how to maintain compliance with UK regulations and any necessary inspections or checks.

While registering a motorcycle with no paperwork is challenging, My Car Import can help streamline the process and ensure that you meet all the necessary legal requirements to register and use the motorcycle in the United Kingdom. It’s essential to consult with experts like My Car Import to navigate this situation effectively.

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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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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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