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  • Calculating Import Charges: VAT and VRT for UK Car Imports in Ireland

    Importing a car from the UK to Ireland involves more than just finding the right vehicle. It also requires a comprehensive understanding of the charges that come with the importation process. Value Added Tax (VAT) and Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) are two key components that must be considered when calculating the total cost of importing a car from the UK....

  • What are the Car Tax Rates in Ireland?

    Ireland has a complex system of vehicle taxes, including an annual car tax based on the vehicle's emissions and a one-time registration tax (VRT) when purchasing a new or imported car. Annual road tax is a legal requirement and its primary purpose is to upgrade and maintain the road network in Ireland. The tax system is designed to encourage more...

  • Are you entitled to a Motor Tax refund?

    Motor tax exemptions and refunds As we are all so well aware, motor tax and the display of a motor tax disk is a legal requirement in Ireland if you drive your vehicle in a public place. This is a regular charge for car owners imposed by the government and collected by local authorities. The cost of the tax takes...

  • All You Need to Know About The VRT Calculator

    Vehicle Registration Tax Calculator The Vehicle Registration Tax, also known as VRT, is a tax that is charged when an individual registers a vehicle that they have imported or bought in Ireland. If you’re considering buying a car, you should know that it is mandatory to register your vehicle and pay the VRT, given that driving an unregistered vehicle on...

  • Importing a vehicle into Ireland - How to prepare for the VRT inspection

    What is the Checklist of Documents Required for VRT? A car VRT or the Vehicle Registration Tax is an amount that you need to pay while registering a vehicle in Ireland. It is illegal in Ireland to drive a vehicle without registration or paying VRT. Once you purchase a car, you need to set up an appointment with the...

  • Importing a car from Great Britain and the customs tariffs implications

    Overview Since January 1, importing a used car from Britain has become much more complicated and also expensive to boot. Traditionally, many Irish car buyers could have saved as much as €10,000 when shopping for a car in the UK. By shopping around in the UK for a car, you could get a great bargain on a higher-spec vehicle with...

  • CUSTOMS DUTY ON UK CARS FROM JANUARY 2021?

    Customs duties may be charged on top of VRT from January 1, 2021 The United Kingdom is formally no longer a member of the European Union and in accordance with the negotiated withdrawal agreement, they are in a transitionary period until full withdrawal from the EU on 31 December 2020. During this time, the UK for all intents...

  • Motorist caught driving a car with tax expired for almost 13 years

    Gardaí apprehended a motorist who was driving a car with tax out for almost 13 years. The driver was pulled over at a checkpoint by the cops in County Kildare near the town of Kill. The Guards were flabbergasted to see the last time the vehicle was taxed. It had expired 4,676 days before. The car was obviously impounded, as...

  • VRT NOx emissions

    Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Emission Levy Budget 2020 introduced charges for VRT (Vehicle Registration Tax) but many motorists are wondering what this will mean in practical terms when it comes to their own budgets? The NOx levy will be applied to all VRT category A vehicles (passenger and SUVs). The new charges being introduced will mean an increase in VRT for...

  • New budget emissions tax on all new and used car imports from 2020

    New emissions tax on all new cars and used imports A new tax based on the NOx emissions is to be introduced in 2020 that will replace the current diesel surcharge of 1 per cent. This comes on foot of inflated fuel prices related to the carbon tax. The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions tax will be applied to all new...