pmitic Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Can anyone advise about declaration of van purchased in Europe on entry to the UK and paying relevent taxes.(e.g VAT) My dealer is covering the insurance/ plates side from dealership to my address in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Is this "cover" via dealers trade plates or "temporary import plates" which are 3rd party cover only. where are you importing from. It is normal to arrange fully comprehensive insurance on VIN number which kicks in once you arrive in UK. you do nothing at border. Get a "import pack" from DVLA and it explains all and is free, Plus it contains all necessary forms for paying VAT, registering vehicle etc... make sure dealer gives you an invoice and COC ( certificate of conformity) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmitic Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Thanks for your response. As for plates they are on dealer(Belgium) plates to be returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 As far as VAT is concerned, on a new vehicle you will normally have to pay the dealer when you buy, then pay once again when you declare the vehicle to HMCE. You then claim back your original VAT from the dealer, who if you're lucky might release the funds on registration rather than on proof payment of the VAT to HMCE, so that you don't have to shell out twice and have to wait for one to be refunded. Don't be scared to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Not always, some dealers will let you export VAT free on the understanding you supply them with copy of VAT cert once paid in UK. Come on then Paul, what did you get? :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmitic Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 A Carthago Chic I 51 KRH. A beautiful piece of kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 pmitic - 2007-10-25 2:09 PM A Carthago Chic I 51 KRH. A beautiful piece of kit. Very nice! :-D check out other thread running at moment on this page"just back from Germany" as it contains info that will affect you also..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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