Transporting your vehicle to the United Kingdom securely
We manage the entire process of shipping your car to the UK
A Transfer of Residency (TOR) refers to the process where an individual changes their country of residence for various reasons, including employment, retirement, or lifestyle.
To import a vehicle through a Transfer of Residency, you must present evidence of your new residence in the UK, such as UK driving license or a utility bill. Moreover, the vehicle must comply with all necessary safety and emissions regulations, and you will be responsible for any applicable taxes and import duties.
PROMAP86 can manage the entire import and registration process on your behalf. Once completed, you’ll be able to drive your car legally in the UK. Please fill out our form to receive a quote for importing your car to the United Kingdom.
We Collect and Deliver your vehicle
Contact our friendly team to arrange the collection and delivery of your car to any location across the United Kingdom.
Tax Calculations
We guarantee that you will pay the appropriate tax fees when importing your car, avoiding any extra charges at customs.
Customs Paperwork
We take care of all the paperwork for you, ensuring that your car clears customs smoothly.
Private or Personal Imports
We manage all import, from personal imports to relocating residents. Our team can provide guidance all aspects of importation.
We handle all of the logistics
All our shipping quotes are customized and priced at the time they are created.
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Depending your car's location, we generally offer consolidated shipping to minimize costs. Unlike many shipping companies, our quotes include all necessary import fees in concise format.
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We strive to make the process as seamless as possible for you. Aside from needing specific documents from you, you can relax and let us handle everything.
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Our shipping team manages all export procedures and bookings, keeping you updated throughout the process, including an estimated time of arrival once the vessel departs.
We have an extensive network of shipping partners
Our vast network of shipping agents provides reliable shipping solutions for all major markets.
Over the years, we’ve refined our list to include only the top service, ensuring exceptional service and consistent communication export.
Our agents on swift exports, quality container loading, and accessibility throughout shipping process. You'll always have a local agent to reach out to, along with direct communication with us during your car's export shipment.
With three decades of experience and thousands of cars shipped, you can trust us to handle the process smoothly.
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How soon do you have to declare a car after it arrives in the United Kingdom with HMRC Nova?Completing the NOVA process takes about 14 days and is essential, as you cannot register your car without it. While you can import a car to the UK yourself, it’s often a complex and time-consuming task. We offer a service to handle it for you. The DVLA’s import guide advises: If you’re permanently importing a car to the UK, you must: Notify HMRC of the car’s details within 14 days of arrival. Pay any applicable VAT before DVLA can register the vehicle. After notifying HMRC, you must register, tax, and fully insure the car before driving. UK residents cannot drive vehicles with foreign registration plates in the UK.
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Can you help with the NOVA application?Importing a car to the UK can be a daunting task, with intricate requirements and paperwork. We’re here to assist with obtaining your NOVA and resolving any challenges. By choosing PROMAP86, we handle the entire process for you. Our experts ensure compliance with all regulations, including tax, duty, valuations, and other obligations. We stay current with the latest rules, saving you significant time and effort.
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Are you moving to the UK?If you're relocating to the UK, have been abroad for over 12 months, and owned your car for more than 6 months, you can import it tax- and duty-free. To do so, you must submit a Transfer of Residency application to HMRC. PROMAP86 customers receive helpful guides to assist with this process.
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Have you got a car that was formerly UK registered?If you previously exported a car from the UK and are now bringing it back, you may import it tax-free, provided you can show the original UK purchase invoice and a copy of the previous UK V5C logbook.
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Have you bought a car from outside the EU?Vehicles registered outside the EU face a 20% import VAT and a 10% import duty, calculated on the car’s purchase price plus any transport costs to the UK. The VAT is based on the purchase invoice or, if over 3 months old, a recent valuation.
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Have you bought a car from the EU?Vehicles registered in the EU incur a 20% import VAT, calculated on the car's purchase price plus any transport costs to the UK. The VAT is based on the purchase invoice or, if the invoice is over 3 months old, a recent valuation.
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Have you bought a classic car?Vehicles over 30 years old are eligible for a reduced tax rate due to their historical value, akin to antiques. You'll pay 5% import VAT, calculated on the car's purchase price plus any transport costs to the UK, with no import duty. The VAT is based on the purchase invoice or a recent valuation if the invoice is older than 3 months.
