Import Services to Ireland
We guide you through VAT routes, customs, duty exemptions and VRT to ensure a smooth, compliant import process.
Compliant Car Importing
With specialist expertise in the Windsor Framework, we remove the complexity from importing your vehicle, ensuring you benefit from the most compliant, efficient, and cost-effective purchasing options.
Our buying structure allows you to benefit from optimal buying options to get you the right car imported correctly and compliantly within the framework requirements.
Choosing Your Import Route
These routes depend on whether the car was originally:
VAT Qualifying, or
A Margin Scheme vehicle
Both options are fully compliant with the Irish import process but have different tax and transport structures.
Vehicles may be sourced from Great Britain (GB) or Northern Ireland (NI) depending on the VAT status of the car.
Depending on the vehicle’s VAT status and where it is imported, there are two different import routes for customers in the Republic of Ireland.
Car importing to Ireland in 5 steps
Get the most cost-effective method to import whilst being fully compliant.
Don’t worry about importing correctly. Our expert team will guide you. Whether you drive your car to Ireland or we import it for you, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
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Choose your car from across GB & NI
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Benefit from the most cost-effective method to import whilst being fully compliant.
We will discuss your import options based on all the variables.
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We buy the car on your behalf
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Either our team or you transport your car to Ireland, depending on our agreed plan.
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We customs clear your car & deliver it to you in Ireland
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You bring it to Ireland and customs clear it with the help of our customs clearing partners
Car Import Options for Ireland
Import a GB car confidently with our expertise and support.
Simply choose your car and we’ll do the rest or (depending on your chosen route) guide you through the import steps.
Choose from the following two routes:
Option A – VAT Qualifying Vehicles
Vehicle purchased in Great Britain.
Vehicle transported or collected and brought to Ireland.
Customs import completed in Ireland.
VAT (23%) and any duty paid.
Vehicle presented for VRT registration within 30 days.
Option B – Margin Scheme Vehicles via Northern Ireland
Vehicle sourced in Great Britain.
Vehicle transported to Northern Ireland.
Customs clearance and VAT paid in Northern Ireland (20%).
Vehicle supplied to the Republic of Ireland.
Customer only needs to complete VRT registration in Ireland.
Shipping, Import Duties, VAT & VRT
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We offer several transport options depending on your situation: Ranging from collecting your car from the UK to having it delivered to your home in Ireland. Your transport choice is arranged to ensure full compliance with customs and import procedures.
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Your VAT treatment will vary depending on how the vehicle enters Ireland. Our team will advise on your required solution.
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Our team will advise whether your car qualifies for duty exemption and secures the required documentation to support vehicles that import duty exemption.
We handle the duty exemption of all cars transported by our team. If you are importing the car yourself, we will connect you to our customs clearing partners who will guide you through the customs clearing process.
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All vehicles imported into the Republic of Ireland must be registered with Revenue.
We advise all clients on the VRT process and provide firm VRT estimates. However you are required to register and pay the VRT on arrival in Ireland.
Import the car you have been dreaming of
To get started, find an example of a car you have in mind and send it to us in the form. We’ll be in touch with a firm quote and to chat through your best import options.