For a isento de impostos import to Portugal, you’ll need several personal and vehicle documents to qualify for exemption from both ISV (Vehicle Tax) and IVA (IVA).
Here is the full list of required documents:
1. Personal Documents
- Passport (both sides)
- Driver’s License
- NIF Document (Portuguese tax identification number)
- Deregistration Document from your previous country
- Certificate of Residency em Portugal
- Atestado da Junta de Freguesia
2. Proof of Living
- Proof of Living: Evidence of residence in your previous country for 6 consecutive months within the year before moving (examples include utility bills, bank statements with local purchases, rent or mortgage payments)
3. Vehicle Documents
Click on any of the links for more information about that type of document.
Informações adicionais
- Homologation Approval: If the car does not have a European homologation number or if it has been altered, additional approval steps may be required, involving specific forms and potentially a brand representative signature. We can take care of this.
- Forms to be Signed: We will send you some additional forms for signing during the process. These forms will be pre-filled for your convenience, and we’ll guide you on when and how to complete them.
File delivery
We will create a dropbox link for you to upload your files.
High-quality photos or PDF versions of these documents are recommended, as this helps with faster processing. If you have questions about gathering specific documents, let us know—we’re here to assist!
*If a COC is not available (because the vehicle is older, or it has been altered) we will need to request additional documentation from the manufacturer.
