2021 Car Imports from the UK after Brexit

[JohnRoberts]

Apparently cars imported post Brexit in 2021 from the UK will attract Vat making it much more in attractive. Will it be the same with imports from NI as the are staying in the CU and SM?

 

[Baby boomer]

I don't know. But an alternative question also suggests itself. I have a UK import which I will shortly be replacing. I can already get a refund of the VRT (based on current value) under the current regime if I re-export it to UK/NI. Post January, is there also a possibility of getting a VAT rebate.

 

[Leo]

Apparently cars imported post Brexit in 2021 from the UK will attract Vat making it much more in attractive.

I presume you mean much less attractive. Remember, imports will also be subject to additional tax based on NOx emissions.

 

[Frank]

great little country the motorist is gouged again.

 

[Leo]

great little country the motorist is gouged again.

Why not just buy a model that isn't slowly poisoning your neighbours?

 

[Frank]

Why not just buy a model that isn't slowly poisoning your neighbours?

I would love to buy a BEV I have researched.

The Cheapest option BEV I can see that suits my needs is the Kia ENiro
Room for family baby seat etc,
Cheapest I can see is 30k for a 2 yer old mid range and 40k for new after grants.

There is still a big premium on BEV or even PHEV

My money tree is not doing as well as i wold like Leo.
I am not in the position where dropping 40k or comittting 500 to a 1000 a month on a car is viable even with savings on fuel and maintenance.
I don't have the option of a company car or a company to lease a car through, private leasing is not an economic model in Ireland.

I do see it makes a lot of sense and that BEV is the way to go but I am in the market in 2 to 3 years for second hand not new.

Lots of stick not a lot of carrot.

 

[roker]

Why not just buy a model that isn't slowly poisoning your neighbours?

my car is not poisoning the atmosphere because it's standing at the door all of the time

 

[Leo]

I would love to buy a BEV I have researched.

A few makes have small turbo-charged petrol options that attract relatively low tax.

 

[Pat Sorrn]

Has anyone actually imported a car from UK or Northern Ireland since 1st January. I am very aware of the rules and what it says on various websites, but are they actually happening. I would love to hear from someone who's had the experience.

 

[roker]

If UK VAT was paid when it was new (and possibly imported from the manufacturer) then should the VAT not be refunded when it is exported?

 

[Purple]

Good info here

 

[FCBC12]

Has there been any clarification from Revenue on when VAT applies (or doesn't) on used car imports?

If you buy a used car from a registered NI car dealer, does VAT apply?

 

[nest egg]

Has there been any clarification from Revenue on when VAT applies (or doesn't) on used car imports?

If you buy a used car from a registered NI car dealer, does VAT apply?

To the best of my knowledge, it applies in all cases except:
1) the car has always been registered in NI
2) the car was registered in GB, but brought into NI before 1st Jan 2021

Remember it's not just VAT, unless the vehicle was manufactured in the UK, import tariffs of 10% will also apply.

 

[Leo]

Has there been any clarification from Revenue on when VAT applies (or doesn't) on used car imports?

If you buy a used car from a registered NI car dealer, does VAT apply?

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