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VEHICLE IMPORTS Register your imported vehicle in Spain.

We help you with the paperwork to register in Spain a car, motorbike or motorhome bought in another country, inside or outside the European Union.

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What we handle in an import.

  • Document check

    We check the foreign registration certificate, the purchase invoice or contract and the certificate of conformity.

  • Import taxes

    Registration tax, the IEDMT (Impuesto Especial sobre Determinados Medios de Transporte, modelo 576) or its exemption, IVA (Spanish VAT) if the vehicle is new and, from outside the EU, customs clearance.

  • ITV and technical data sheet

    We tell you which inspection the vehicle needs to obtain the Spanish ITV (vehicle roadworthiness test) card.

  • Registration with the DGT

    Application for Spanish number plates, payment of the DGT (Spanish traffic authority) fee and registration for the local council's road tax.

Before you start

Every import follows its own route.

A car bought in Germany is not processed in the same way as one coming from the United Kingdom or the United States. Nor is a new vehicle the same as a used one, or a purchase the same as a change of residence.

If you are moving to Spain with your own vehicle, in some cases you may be exempt from the registration tax. We look at this with you before we start, so you know what you will pay.

How we work.

From first contact to Spanish number plates.

  1. 01

    You send us the details

    Country of origin, type of vehicle and the documents you have.

  2. 02

    We tell you what's missing

    A clear list of what needs to be obtained and which taxes apply.

  3. 03

    We handle the paperwork

    Taxes, ITV appointment and the DGT file.

  4. 04

    You collect your plates

    With the Spanish registration certificate you can drive with your new plates.

Usual documents.

  • Registration certificate from the country of origin.
  • Purchase invoice or sales contract.
  • European certificate of conformity (COC) or technical data sheet.
  • DNI or NIE (foreigner identity number) of the new owner.

If the vehicle comes from outside the EU

  • Transport document and purchase invoice.
  • Import clearance at customs.
  • Payment of customs duties and import IVA.
  • Technical approval (homologation) where required.

Need a tailored solution?

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Office

Calle Azorín, 29, Bajo, Torrevieja (Alicante), 03181

Contact

info@lexumasesores.com
+34 604 46 75 37

Opening hours

Mon–Fri: 09.30—14.00, 17.00—19.30
Sat: 10.00—14.30

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