How VAT is calculated on classic car

PearSofter · 2023-02-06 14:37:24

Looking at buying a 1991 200sx nissan,expecting to pay 23% vat on bringing it home here. However i dont know how VAT is calculated on these classic cars over 30 years old,is it 23% on what I pay for the car or is it calculated once imported and decided by the government? any help is appreciated thank you.

06-02-2023 03:37PM

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PearSofter

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Looking at buying a 1991 200sx nissan,expecting to pay 23% vat on bringing it home here.
However i dont know how VAT is calculated on these classic cars over 30 years old,is it 23% on what I pay for the car or is it calculated once imported and decided by the government? any help is appreciated thank you.

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#2 11-02-2023 03:34PM

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#3 11-02-2023 07:48PM

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There seems to be two rates depending on the agent you use and how good the agent is dealing with revenue. Its supposed to be 23% but some get through at 13%. Then there is the duty at 10%. Some get through without it and some dont. It seems to be a Lottery

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#4 13-02-2023 11:28AM

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It will be 23% on the invoiced cost - just use a customs agent like bell.ie and they'll do all the legwork for you.

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