New Van

wonderworm

Off to UK to buy our new van on Thursday Has anyone imported a new vehicle from UK? We have been advised by Irish Revenue that we can claim the UK VAT back and I am trying to sort that out at the moment.

Roll on Thursday!

adria1

Good luck !!
What are you getting????

Kind regards

Maddie

wonderworm

Thanks a mill. We are getting a Compass Rambler 120, it's less than 6m so we are downsizing with a vengeance

Del2005

Not too sure about motorhones but with cars if you buy new, or less then 6 months/6000km on the clock, then you have to pay VAT here again.

You can buy ex VAT in the UK if you can prove you are exporting it, may save a lot of hassle later on.

*Kol*

Del2005 wrote: »

Not too sure about motorhones but with cars if you buy new, or less then 6 months/6000km on the clock, then you have to pay VAT here again.

You can buy ex VAT in the UK if you can prove you are exporting it, may save a lot of hassle later on.

Do you not have to pay the VAT somewhere either way within the EU regarles of age/mileage??

wonderworm

Managed to get on to UK Revenue and got two different stories Apparently the easiest route is to get the supplier to have the van zero rated with Customs in Dover, then he doesn't pay VAT and I just pay VAT in Ireland. Otherwise, I have to pay VAT in UK, pay VAT in Ireland, if teh supplier agrees, I can then send him the proof that I paid VAT in Ireland and he can then claim his VAT back from UK Revenue Can't get the guy I have been dealing with as he is on holidays till tomorrow, hopefully he will agree to sort out the VAT as UK Revenue says I cant claim the it back from them directly, so I will have to see how it goes.

*Kol*

I thought that alright. I would say you will end up paying the VAT in the UK.

KoNiT

check for flood damage..

Del2005

*Kol* wrote: »

I thought that alright. I would say you will end up paying the VAT in the UK.

Unless it's different for motorhomes and assuming the OP is buying new. Then they'll have to pay VAT in Ireland aswell as the UK, thats the way it is with cars.

OP, best bet is to call the revenue here and ask them also.

peasant

just to clarify:

On a "new purchase (under 6 months and/or 6000 km) you have to pay VAT in Ireland at the Irish rate.

You are entitled to claim back your VAT that you paid on the purchase in another EU county.

The question is, if the seller will be set up to sell you your van VAT free (less hassle) or if you have to claim it back afterwards and wait for ages to get your outlay back.

I have no idea though what's involved either way when it comes to paperwork, declarations, etc and how to best get it done.