HMRC Customs

Importing a Car to the UK – Customs, VAT & Import Duty UK

We can custom clear any vehicle no matter which method the vehicle was imported under to ensure your car passes through customs without an issue.
Vehicle can be imported under many categories and the Vat/ Duty varies based on category of import.
Transfer of Residency: This can apply to someone who has obtained a job in UK or came to study, them must have owned the vehicle for over 6 months from the country of import, they would not need to pay any types of taxes.
Private Import: If the car is originally manufactured in Eu the Duty is only £50.00 otherwise Duty is 10% & 20% VAT is applicable on the value of the car.
Commercial Import: Duty is only 10% VAT is 20% applicable on the value of the car. You would need to provide an invoice for the vehicle.
NOVA: From April 2013 Notification of Vehicle Arrival is used to notify HMRC about the arrival of your vehicle in UK, all vehicles imported need to update on the system within 14 days of arrival, we are directly linked with HMRC and can process any notification immediately. DVLA is also connected to NOVA system and will only issue a UK number plate once the vehicle shoes on the NOVA system.