Preferential car customs clearance in Spain step by step
If you are migrating to Spain with your personal car or are just planning to do so, one of your main questions is how to transport and legalise your car in Spain. Take advantage of the preferential customs clearance system.
Preferential customs clearance is an exemption from a number of taxes when registering a car in Spain (approximately 50% of the value of the car). For example, you do not pay customs duty and European homologation, you save on VAT and registration tax.
The registration process
1. Consultation and necessary documents
We advise you on all matters relating to the customs clearance of your vehicle in Spain. We can determine the possibility of obtaining preferential customs clearance and registration without paying taxes and customs duties. We help you to prepare the complete package of documents.
2. Customs procedures
We submit all documents to the customs broker on your behalf to carry out the ‘Customs clearance’ procedure without paying taxes and customs duties. You and your vehicle do not visit a customs terminal.
3. Technical vehicle inspection
We can help you have your vehicle inspected by a specialist vehicle workshop (ITV) to check that your vehicle is in good working order and that your carbon dioxide emissions are being measured. If any defects are found, these can be rectified at the workshop and then re-inspected by the ITV within 15 days. Once the vehicle has been inspected in Spain, you will be issued with a vehicle registration document.
4. Tax office
We assist in preparing the necessary documents for the Tax Inspectorate and submit the declaration (without your participation), in order to exempt the vehicle from tax for registration in Spain.
5. Obtaining the Spanish car documents
Apply for Spanish documents, get Spanish licence plates and help with car insurance.
The cost of customs clearance for cars in Spain
The fee for customs clearance of the vehicle in Spain is 1100 euros. Fees for translation of documents, state fees and technical inspection will additionally amount to 800-1000 euros depending on the vehicle.