Question 1

How soon do you have to declare a car after it arrives in the United Kingdom with HMRC Nova?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Can you help with the NOVA application?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Are you moving to the UK?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Have you got a car that was formerly UK registered?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Have you bought a car from outside the EU?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Have you bought a car from the EU?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Have you bought a classic car?

Accepted Answer

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.

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