IMPORTING VEHICLES INTO THE UK

IMPORTING VEHICLES INTO THE UK?

Do you own a vehicle with foreign plates? Whether it’s a personal car you brought from your home country or a dream car you’ve always wanted, the UK government has specific rules you must follow. (Be careful—failing to comply could result in hefty fines!)

If you’re living in the UK and intend to keep the vehicle for more than 6 months, you are required to register it with the DVLA.

POST BREXIT: A DATE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

Since Brexit, things have changed a bit when it comes to bringing EU vehicles into the UK. Now, if you’re importing a car from the EU after the Brexit transition, you’ll need to go through customs clearance. That means paying VAT (and possibly even customs duties) to HMRC before you can start the process of registering your car with the DVLA.

Not sure what “customs clearance” means? No problem! We’ve got all the details you need to make the process as easy as possible.

WHAT IS CUSTOMS CLEARANCE?

Customs clearance can be a tricky and time-consuming process. It requires submitting various documents to HMRC to pay the taxes owed on your vehicle (and this applies not just to cars, but to almost all goods entering the UK).

At CarsImport, we have over 5 years of experience handling the complex customs formalities required by the government. Our expert customs agents are here to provide the best customs clearance services, ensuring everything goes smoothly for you!

VAT paid? Things get easier now!

NOVA? WHAT STANDS FOR?

If you’re importing a car into the UK, you might have heard the term “NOVA” – but what does it actually mean? NOVA stands for Notification of Vehicle Arrival, and it’s a key part of the process when registering your car.

Once VAT (and duties sometimes – let’s not forget about them!) are paid your car’s VIN is entered in the NOVA database!

This is why it’s so important to work with a reliable company to handle your vehicle’s customs clearance. Getting it right the first time will save you a lot of headaches down the road!

THE SEMPLIFIED GUIDE BELOW

Step 1: Customs clearance and payment of VAT/duties if required (If you are an individual this step can only be completed by a customs agent – Cars Import UK can complete this step for you!)

Step 2: NOVA application

Step 3: Ensure your vehicle meets UK road safety standards. Before your car can be registered in the UK, it must comply with UK road safety requirements. Depending on the make, model, and country of origin, some adjustments may be necessary to ensure it’s safe to drive.

Step 4: DVLA application. In this step you will be able to send all the documents required to DVLA, tax the car and obtain the registration plates.

Do you want to know more about how CarsImport UK can help you obtaining GB plates for your vehicle? Click on the button below!

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Information provided by: https://www.gov.uk/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk