Case Study 20 – Ford Ranger with Snorkel from France
This was a unique case—we didn’t handle the full import from the beginning. The process was initially started by our customer’s lawyer, but things took a turn that brought the customer to us for help. Inspection Issues – The Snorkel Problem The customer contacted us after running into trouble during...Social Security Document
The certidão de não dívida da Segurança Social is a document that proves someone has no outstanding debts with the Portuguese social security. This certificate is required for the tax-free import of a vehicle into Portugal and is requested by customs as part of the process. If the applicant (for...Paying IUC
Once you’ve imported your vehicle and received your Portuguese license plate number (DAV), the next step is paying your annual road tax — known as IUC. When Do You Need to Pay IUC? Technically, you are required to pay IUC within 90 days of obtaining your DAV. However, there's a...Case Study 19 – Subaru ZC6 from the United States
We had been in contact with the owner of a 2014 Subaru ZC6 for several months, starting when he first began planning his move from the United States to Portugal. The car was a smart choice for a tax-free import, as it is rare in Europe, making it both unique...Case Study 18 – Nissan Pixo from the Netherlands With Taxes
The 2009 Nissan Pixo, with its compact 1.0 liter engine, is an ideal choice for an import with taxes to Portugal. Its small size makes it not only fuel-efficient but also extremely economical in terms of import costs. Why It Was Cheaper to Import With Taxes Due to its low...IMT Fee
What Is the IMT Fee? When importing a car from outside the EU, you are required to register the vehicle with IMT. As part of this process, IMT charges a registration fee of €165, officially known as: Taxa de Registo de Veículo no IMT para Veículos Importados de Países Terceiros...DU
What is the DU (Declaração Única) and When Do You Need It? The Declaração Única (DU) is a customs declaration used for importing goods into Portugal, including vehicles from outside the European Union. It is one of the most important documents required when importing a non-EU vehicle and must be...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...VIN Number
A VIN number (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code that acts like a fingerprint for your car. It identifies the vehicle's make, model, year, country of origin, engine type, and other key specs. No two vehicles in the world share the same VIN, making it a crucial identifier...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...
