Do I need to pay VAT on importing this Peugeot?

Hi,

I am thinking about importing a Peugeot 508 from the UK. They will sell it to me VAT free. It was "pre-registered" by the dealer, but never sold. It has only 100 miles on the clock but as it is over a year old is it liable for Irish VAT?

Thanks,

John.

John Madden (Carndonagh)

Oct 2015 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi John,

Yup, you'll have to pay the VAT I'm afraid. The rule says that if a car is less than six months old or has less than 6,000km on the clock, it's liable for Irish VAT upon entry into the state. You'll be charged it along with your Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) at the time of inspection.

Read our guide to importing a car from the UK here

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