Proof of Living Documents
Importing your car tax-free to Portugal requires solid proof of residence in your previous country. Customs authorities request these documents...
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Aduaneira
"Aduaneira" is the customs agency responsible for approving car imports and determining the applicable taxes. They have several locations...
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Modelo 9
Modelo 9 is a crucial form for importing your car. It's needed for the vehicle inspection, and the inspection center will stamp the filled-in...
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Inspection Category B
Inspection Category B is a specialized inspection required for importing cars into Portugal. Not all inspection centers offer...
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COC – Certificate of Conformity
The Certificate of Conformity (COC) is a data sheet that contains all of a vehicle's technical information. In Europe, the COC is commonly used, but...
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Portal das Finanças
The Portal das Finanças is the official online platform for managing tax-related matters in Portugal. It is used for various functions, including...
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DAV – Customs Declaration
The DAV (Declaração Aduaneira de Veículos) is the customs declaration for cars, detailing all the technical specifications registered...
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IUC – Yearly Road Tax
IUC (Imposto Único de Circulação), or "circulation tax," is the regular road tax that every car owner in Portugal must pay. There are two main...
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IVA – VAT
IVA (Imposto sobre Valor Acrescentado), or value-added tax (VAT), is the sales tax in Portugal, set at a rate of 23%.For importing cars...
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DUA
The DUA (Documento Único Automóvel) is the vehicle registration document or card that you must keep in your car while driving.You...
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Homologation
Homologation is the official approval of your car by Portuguese authorities, which means that, based on the available documentation,...
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Conservatory
The conservatory, also known as IRN (Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado), is the office where you obtain your DUA, the vehicle registration...
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ISV
ISV, or Imposto Sobre Veículos, is the vehicle tax you pay when registering a car in Portugal, whether it’s new or imported.Calculating...
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IMT
IMT (Instituto da Mobilidade...
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Deregistration document
The document of deregistration is an important piece of paperwork that proves you have formally moved out of your previous country. In many countries,...
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