Importing from Germany and VAT (1 Viewer)

[Motörhead Fun]

I have imported a couple of vans from Germany about 6 or 7 years ago but have not bothered since due to exchange rate. Previously vans were over 10 years old and there was not VAT when I purchased.

Over last week or so I have purchased a 2 year old van from Hymer in Bad Waldsee and transferred the money including 19% sales tax. I had presumed this is OK as I have paid in a EU member state. However reading round I am becoming confused whether I should have paid it in Germany or not and whether I have to pay in UK.

Any help appreciated, thanks.

 

[Motörhead Fun]

May have answered my own question!! From govt website

Second-hand vehicles
You don’t usually have to pay VAT if you’re importing a second-hand vehicle and the VAT was paid in another EU country.

You’ll have to pay VAT if your vehicle is classed as a ‘new means of transport’ - ie it’s less than 6 months old and has done less than 6,000km (about 3,728 miles). HMRC will tell you if this is the case

 

[pappajohn]

19% in Germany in euros is better than 20% here in pounds.

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[Gellyneck]

This might help? https://www.gov.uk/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk/vat-and-tax-vehicles-from-within-the-eu

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