Case Study 17 – 2 Porsches from the Netherlands
We were recently asked to arrange the import of two Porsches from the Netherlands—a 911 convertible and a Macan. Both were imported with taxes, which added up to well over 12.000 euros. Dutch cars also benefit from a BPM refund, which is the Dutch equivalent of ISV. The Dutch tax-return...Case Study 16 – Daihatsu M4 from Germany
This import turned out to be more complicated than expected! It started off simple, but when our customer approached us, the 12-month deadline for tax-free importation was getting close. The car itself—a 2008 Daihatsu M4—was completely standard, with no modifications. The main issue was that the customer wanted a tax-free...Case Study 15 – A 2021 Ford Transit Work Van from Belgium
A Portuguese resident was looking for a work van and found a well-priced 2021 Ford Transit in Belgium. Before making the purchase, he contacted us for advice. This was a smart move! We helped him understand the taxes involved and ensured he got the COC document right away, saving time...Case Study 14 – Renault Kangoo from the Netherlands
Most Renault Kangoos are work vans, which benefit from a significant ISV tax discount in Portugal. However, this particular Kangoo is the passenger car version, meaning it does not qualify for the same tax advantage. That doesn’t mean importing this type of vehicle is a bad idea. If you're considering...Case Study 13 – Fiat Hymer Motorhome from the UK
This one was a tough one. It took more than six months, countless emails, and a whole lot of patience. Motorhomes generally take longer to import than regular cars because there’s just more to them. Some need a gas inspection, others get complicated because motorhome owners tend to live in...Case Study 12 – Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid from the Netherlands
A few months ago, a Dutch customer living in Portugal reached out to us. He was interested in purchasing a plug-in hybrid in the Netherlands and bringing it to Portugal. He was considering a few different models and asked for our advice. Choosing the Right Plug-In Hybrid I explained that...Case Study 11 – BMW X3 xDrive30e from the Netherlands
This 2021 BMW is a plug-in hybrid, making it eligible for a significant import tax discount. Plug-in hybrids with emissions below 50 g/km and an electric range of 50 km or more pay only 25% of the regular ISV amount. Additionally, the regular ISV for these cars is already lower...Case Study 10 – Dacia Sandero From The Netherlands With Taxes
This was our first time importing a Dacia. The customer had recently purchased a 2011 Dacia Sandero in the Netherlands and wanted to bring it to Portugal. Since the car was a recent purchase, it couldn’t be imported tax-free. Importing with taxes does simplify the paperwork. COC Subsitute – usually...Case Study 9 – Audi Q2 From Belgium With Taxes
This import process took around two months and went smoothly—except for one hiccup during the inspection. The Inspection Challenge Initially, we faced difficulties contacting the inspection center, as they weren’t answering their phone for several days. Since our customer needed to get the car inspected, she decided to drive there...Case Study 8 – Audi A3 From Belgium With Taxes
We don’t often see larger cars like this 2005 Audi A3 imported with taxes, especially with its 1.9L engine size. This made the ISV (import tax) for this car quite substantial. High ISV (one-time import tax) After reviewing the ISV amount with the customer, he decided it was worth the...
