Customs clearance

Customs clearance can be a complex part of the import process. That's why we highly recommend partnering with import specialists like PROMAP86 to navigate this stage efficiently. Their expertise ensures a smoother experience, allowing you to focus on growing your business without hassles of customs regulations. Trust PROMAP86 to handle your customs needs with professionalism and care.

We will take care of all customs clearance for your car import to the UK.

Customs Paperwork

PROMAP86 streamlines your customs process by handling all the paperwork for you. We guarantee your car passes through customs smoothly, letting you focus on what matters.

Private or personal imports

With our extensive experience, we are equipped to handle every situation, from private imports to resident transfers. We offer expert advice on all types of importation.

Tax calculations

We will ensure you pay the appropriate tax amount when importing your car, so you won't encounter any extra or surprise fees at customs.

Is your car from the EU?

If you are not importing a car into the UK under the ToR scheme, you will be required to pay VAT when bringing a second-hand car from the EU. There are no duties to pay, and for cars older than thirty years, the VAT rate is reduced to 5%.

What is the ToR scheme?

If you’re moving to the UK and plan to bring your car, you won’t have to pay any import duty or VAT. If you’re unsure about your eligibility for ToR relief, don’t hesitate to contact us for a quote, we’ll gladly give you more information.

What about cars from outside of the EU?

When you import a car from outside the European Union (EU) that was manufactured the EU, you must pay a 10% import duty and a 20% VAT to clear it through UK customs. These charges are based on the purchase price in the country from which you are importing the vehicle.

What is Notification of Vehicle Arrival (NOVA)?

Anyone importing a motorized land vehicle into the UK, from the EU or elsewhere, must notify HMRC within 14 days of arrival to confirm payment or securing of any applicable VAT or duties. Our services simplifies your experience by forwarding your NOVA notification directly to HMRC, ensuring compliance and seamless registration with the DVLA.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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