VRT Rebate on UK Import

username?!

Looking for some information surrounding the VRT rebate scheme that is currently in place.

I can claim back nearly 3,000 euro if my car is exported from the country and registered somewhere else. My car also goes for good money over in the UK at the moment so it looks like a no brainer.

The car is a UK import, wasn't available to buy here so was imported in.

Will this effect the process in anyway as in will it make it any easier as the car previously had a UK reg back in 2008 I think.

As far as I know the process involves booking an inspection at the NCT centre. Can anyone give me a little bit more information on how to do it, or has anyone done this before?

Thanks

colm_mcm

Do you know that VRT was paid in the first place on your car?

username?!

colm_mcm wrote: »

Do you know that VRT was paid in the first place on your car?

I didn't bring it in but I'm assuming it was. A passenger vehicle on irish plates

Drummerboy08

It could have been owned by someone living in the UK who then moved to Ireland - there would have been no vrt paid.

Fairly common really.

username?!

Drummerboy08 wrote: »

It could have been owned by someone living in the UK who then moved to Ireland - there would have been no vrt paid.

Fairly common really.

Didn't know that.

Lets assume the VRT can be rebated until I can confirm this. Seems like the kind of car that was picked from England rather then brought over by owner. (Evo 9 FQ340).

Any one have more information on the process?

Senior Bill

username?! wrote: »

Didn't know that.

Lets assume the VRT can be rebated until I can confirm this. Seems like the kind of car that was picked from England rather then brought over by owner. (Evo 9 FQ340).

Any one have more information on the process?

Go to revenue site, use export vrt calculator, easy. Bill

CiniO

You need to book export examination in NCT centre. Cost is 32 euro. You can book it online.

Once vehicle is examined, you need to remove it from the country within 30 days (or maybe 28 I can't remember exactly).
Once vehicle is registered in country of destination, you will need a document confirming this fact. That needs to be forwarded to revenue, and once they receive this they will issue you with the refund.

Obviously it doesn't have to be registered in your name in UK. Just make sure that buyer will be happy to forward you a document (I suppose copy of his VRC will do).

Also it doesn't need to be registered there within 30 days. All you need to do within 30 days is to remove vehicle from Ireland.

Registering in UK vehicle which was registered there previously is much simpler I heard, so this might be a big advantage to the buyer.

CiniO

Drummerboy08 wrote: »

It could have been owned by someone living in the UK who then moved to Ireland - there would have been no vrt paid.

Fairly common really.

How can you find out if it was paid or not?

username?!

Senior Bill wrote: »

Go to revenue site, use export vrt calculator, easy. Bill

Done this and have my figure.

CiniO wrote: »

You need to book export examination in NCT centre. Cost is 32 euro. You can book it online.

Once vehicle is examined, you need to remove it from the country within 30 days (or maybe 28 I can't remember exactly).
Once vehicle is registered in country of destination, you will need a document confirming this fact. That needs to be forwarded to revenue, and once they receive this they will issue you with the refund.

Obviously it doesn't have to be registered in your name in UK. Just make sure that buyer will be happy to forward you a document (I suppose copy of his VRC will do).

Also it doesn't need to be registered there within 30 days. All you need to do within 30 days is to remove vehicle from Ireland.

Registering in UK vehicle which was registered there previously is much simpler I heard, so this might be a big advantage to the buyer.

Thanks this is what I was looking for. Looks straight forward enough. I'm guessing I can't register it in my name in the UK without an address there, would probably help with the sale?

But if I only need to get a copy of a form from the buyer would be pretty easy then.

CiniO

username?! wrote: »

Done this and have my figure.



Thanks this is what I was looking for. Looks straight forward enough. I'm guessing I can't register it in my name in the UK without an address there, would probably help with the sale?

But if I only need to get a copy of a form from the buyer would be pretty easy then.

If you knew someone who lives in UK, then registering in their name would help. But then on the other hand, it would increase number of UK owners.

Senior Bill

username?! wrote: »

Done this and have my figure.



Thanks this is what I was looking for. Looks straight forward enough. I'm guessing I can't register it in my name in the UK without an address there, would probably help with the sale?

But if I only need to get a copy of a form from the buyer would be pretty easy then.

So if you were able to access site to get figure, why not read there what's needed?
As to putting in your name in uk. Credit revenue with some sense. Bill

username?!

Senior Bill wrote: »

So if you were able to access site to get figure, why not read there what's needed?
As to putting in your name in uk. Credit revenue with some sense. Bill

I was asking for someone personal experience with the system. What it says on the site can turn out very different from what actually happens. I hope thats ok with you? :rolleyes:

And regarding putting it in my name, I merely thought this would be easier for the next buyer. I'm sure you could still claim back the VRT whether the car is in your name or someone elses, at the end of the day it has left the country and registered somewhere else.

discodavie

username?! wrote: »

I was asking for someone personal experience with the system. What it says on the site can turn out very different from what actually happens. I hope thats ok with you? :rolleyes:

And regarding putting it in my name, I merely thought this would be easier for the next buyer. I'm sure you could still claim back the VRT whether the car is in your name or someone elses, at the end of the day it has left the country and registered somewhere else.

It doesn't matter who's name it is in but it must be registered before you send in the paperwork. You must have a tax clearance cert here. Your taxes must be fully up to date. You cannot do it as a business without being fully registered and compliant .

Finally you'll have to wait months to get the money from revenue as there is a huge backlog (6-8 months) at the minute. Best if luck.

snaps

Isnt there also a 500€ administration fee for vrt rebates!

mickdw

snaps wrote: »

Isnt there also a 500€ administration fee for vrt rebates!

Yes but this is clearly set out in the export section of the revenue website so no surprises there. The figures for import and export are identical except for this 500 fee in all cases I've checked. If gets a little messy though if dealing with cheap cars and minimum values for vrt.

Senior Bill

username?! wrote: »

I was asking for someone personal experience with the system. What it says on the site can turn out very different from what actually happens. I hope thats ok with you? :rolleyes:

And regarding putting it in my name, I merely thought this would be easier for the next buyer. I'm sure you could still claim back the VRT whether the car is in your name or someone elses, at the end of the day it has left the country and registered somewhere else.

It is of course OK with me.
I have learned something here. I have learned to alway read the whole thread before replying to a post.
I have actually exported a car,only last month in fact, and had no trouble whatsoever.
I found the guys and girls dealing with the VRT very pleasant and helpful.
I had the car sold before I approached the revenue so that was a help.
I do wish you good luck with your car, but would caution you that the amount is not set, until the car is inspected, and as Dave says you will need tax clearance. Bill