buying in the uk... quick Q

x in the city · 23-03-2011 12:40am #1

Guys,

Not too tuned up on this, but how long does one need to reside in the uk to avoid the lovely vrt..?

also, can you say buy a car AFTER you finish a job say and not pay the vrt? I mean after working for a year or more... just go across get a car and bring it back home?

sorry for the n0bbish questions.!

Damokc · 23-03-2011 12:43am

think it needs to be registered in your name for 6 months over there to dodge vrt over here

Atlantic Dawn · 23-03-2011 12:46am

Yes must be owned for 6 months while you lived in the UK and you need to be able to verify this with utility bills or service records for the car.

Esel · 23-03-2011 1:20am

http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/leaflets/tax-relief-transfer-residence.html

x in the city · 23-03-2011 1:22am

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Yes must be owned for 6 months while you lived in the UK and you need to be able to verify this with utility bills or service records for the car.

Im sure pay slips or the like would suffice...?

Esel · 23-03-2011 1:30am

They normally ask for proof of residence - mortgage/rent receipts, utility bills, etc. You will also need proof of having used the car - insurance cert etc.

If it was as easy as you seem to think, everyone would be doing it.....

Read the page I linked above.

buying in the uk... quick Q

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