VAT and VRT on UK import commercial?

Hi, I'm VAT-registered and looking to import a second hand commercial/crewcab vehicle from the UK. Am I correct that I don't have to pay UK VAT and only VRT when registering the car in Ireland?

Thanks

Bob Smith (Dublin)

Mar 2017 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi Bob,

As long as they’re more than six months old, with more than 6,000km on the clock, then you’re right — no VAT, only VRT.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe