New Commercial Tax Issue

Post Registration Conversions (including those registered in another jurisdiction).

In situations where it is not possible to obtain national type approval for a vehicle conversion, that conversion must be declared at registration by the vehicle owner using form VRTCONV. This form should be used in cases where the following vehicle characteristics have changed

• the EU vehicle category
• the number of seats
• the number of seatbelt fittings
• the EU Bodyworks
• the mass in service
• the number of doors
• the number of windows

In order to have a previously registered, converted vehicle registered, the vehicle must be certified by a Suitably Qualified Individual (SQI) as to the quality of the conversion and the accuracy of the declaration. The owner declaration on form VRTCONV stamped by the SQI and an accompanying declaration by the SQI on headed paper must accompany the vehicle (in addition to the normal paperwork) when presented for a pre-registration examination.
However, where the conversion has taken place after the vehicle was registered in the State, i.e. the vehicle has an Irish registration number the declaration should be posted to The Revenue Commissioners, Central Vehicle Office, Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford where the conversion will be assessed to determine if additional VRT is due.
To be deemed a motor caravan for vehicle registration purposes, a vehicle must be a special purpose EU Category M1, M2 or M3 vehicle with a bodytype SA and must be constructed to include living accommodation which contains at least the following equipment:

• seats and table,
• sleeping accommodation which may be converted from the seats,
• cooking facilities, and
• storage facilities,

which must, (with the exception of the table which may be designed to be easily removable) be rigidly fixed to the living compartment.
The conversion must be certified by a Suitably Qualified Individual (SQI).

SQIs must have:-

• an Engineering/Technical Qualification (Level 7 or higher accredited courses [1]) or appropriate accreditation with Engineers Ireland [2] or the Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors [3]
• a minimum of 5 years experience of working in a suitable technical environment (preferably Automotive or Engineering Environment)
• access to adequate facilities to carry out a thorough vehicle examination, and
• appropriate professional indemnity insurance,

or
be a National Standards Authority of Ireland approved facilities, (Approved Test Centres); or a Suitably Qualified Individual (SQI). A list of the Approved Test Centres.
Contact details for SQI's may be available in your local business directory or you can contact one of the professional associations such as the Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) or 01- 6761690 may also be able to help if you are having difficulties finding an SQI.
1. See Engineers Ireland, Accredited Courses
2. Chartered or Associate Engineer
3. Member or Incorporated Member.
Revised: May 2012
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1. Remove back seats + belts etc.

2. Get the DOE test done (cost €80 approx.)

3. Get the vehicle weighed at an official weighbridge, and a weigh docket.

4. Bring the vehicle to an approved test centre. I don't know what the nature of this test is, but they are the only ones who can fill out the required form.
Have a look here to find the nearest one to you.
http://www.nsai.ie/Our-Services/Cert...t-Centers.aspx
(Cost €141 approx)

5. The cert you get from the approved testers then needs to be sent to the Revenue Commissioners in Rosslare

6. When you get the cert back from Revenue you need to bring it to your local motor tax office together with the following documents:

a) DOE cert

b) Weighbridge docket

c) Certificate of tax clearance, a letter from your employer, or a herd number (I don't know about the farming side of this) - whichever applies to your work.

d) You'll also need the change of ownership form, if you've just bought the vehicle.

e) Application form for road tax for the next six months + the money for that.

f) A form from, and signed by the Gardaí stating that the vehicle is for work use only. (Goods only Declaration form).

8. An officer from the tax office may also ask to inspect the vehicle.

So the costs are:
€80 + €140 + Road tax

And make sure to get it all done as quickly as possible - the tax office will still charge arrears from the date of transfer of ownership.

PS when posting things to State bodies, you usually don't need to pay the postage - just write 'FREEPOST' followed by the address.

gofaster_s13 wrote: »

I myself charge €120 for the declaration which includes a report for the owner to keep.