Moving to Spain: Moving of Cars

Registering a Car 

In the event you reside in Spain and drive your car there for more that six months, you will be obliged to register the car with the local authorities and pay the host country’s registration tax.

Car Insurance

EU citizens can insure their car in any EU country, as long as the chosen insurance company is licensed by the host national authority to issue the relevant insurance policies. A company based in another Member State is entitled sell a policy for compulsory civil liability only if certain conditions are met. Insurance will be valid throughout the Union, no matter where the accident takes place.

Taxation

Value Added Tax or VAT on motor vehicles is ordinarily paid in the country where the car is purchased, although under certain conditions, VAT is paid in the country of destination.

Last updated 02/08

Source: European Union
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