Case Study 5 – Importing a Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electric from Germany
This Hyundai Ioniq 5 was about as straightforward as imports get. A company, referred by one of our other clients, contacted us about importing a brand-new electric company car from Germany. Tax-Free Import Not Necessary for Electric Vehicles Since electric vehicles aren’t subject to import taxes in Portugal, there was...Case Study 4 – Importing a Triumph Scrambler from Sweden
This was the fastest import we have ever completed! In the summer of 2024, we received a request from a customer who was in Scandinavia and wanted to bring his 2019 Triumph Scrambler to Portugal. Since he was already residing in Portugal, a tax-free import was not an option. Low...Case Study 3 – Volkswagen Amarok with Taxes from Germany
In early 2024, a customer reached out to us with a specific question: what type of vehicle could he purchase with the lowest possible import taxes? Since he was already living in Portugal, he didn’t qualify for a tax-free import, so we needed to find the most tax-efficient option for...Case Study 2 – Renault Megane with Taxes from the Netherlands
Early 2024 a customer from the U.S., who had been living in the Netherlands, reached out to us about a tax-free import to Portugal. She was planning to move to Portugal and bring along her trusty 2015 Renault Megane. Time was of the essence—tax-wise, it was ideal if she could...Price List Deluxe EU Import
Here’s a general price breakdown for a tax-free import from the EU: Estimated Costs for a Tax-Free EU Import Service Fee for Tax-Free Import: €750 Deluxe package*: €275 IMT Registration: €45 DUA Registration (Conservatory): €85 Power of Attorney: €22 Additional Costs Inspection: €80-90 License plates: €25-50 COC document: price depends on...Conservatory Registration
As if one registration wasn’t enough, here comes the second one. Yes, this is Portugal, after all. The IMT registration gets your car officially registered in Portugal, but it doesn’t provide you with your DUA (Documento Único Automóvel)—the actual registration card you need to carry with you while driving. ...IMT Registration
When you import a car into Portugal, registering it with the Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes (IMT) is a crucial step. The IMT is the government agency responsible for vehicle registration, ensuring that your car is legally recognized and can be driven on Portuguese roads. Here's a quick guide...Customs Application
The customs application* is the most critical step in the car import process. It’s also where complications can arise. Customs will look at Legal Requirements: Are you the rightful owner of the car? Do you have all the necessary documents to register the car in Portugal? They will look into...Case Study 1 – A BMW and an Audi Imported from the U.S.
In the spring of 2024, we connected with a couple from the U.S. who planned to move to Portugal that summer. They reached out to get information about the import process for their two vehicles, a BMW M3 Competition from 2023 and an Audi RS 3 from 2024. After providing...Technical Sheet
For non-European car imports to Portugal, a Technical Sheet (Ficha Técnica) is often required in place of a Certificate of Conformity (COC). This document is crucial for proving that the vehicle meets Portuguese and EU standards for safety, emissions, and technical specifications, allowing it to be registered and driven legally...
