I wonder about the step-by-step procedures and the fees that I need to pay. I would be grateful if you could explain the steps. Does any company do this for individuals? Thank you very much in advance!
You have decided that you want to bring your own car into Germany. Here's a short guide on the things you need to be aware of... It could save you time and money, and a lot of hassle...
Importing
If you import a car into Germany from outside the EU, it must have been registered in your name and home country for a minimum of 6 months prior to your arrival. Otherwise import tax and VAT is payable. For customs the car has to be declared as removal good to avoid paying import taxes.
Registration
Once the vehicle has arrived in Germany, it is dispatched by your shipping company and admitted out of the customs area. After you have received all of the necessary paperwork, specifically the written confirmation from the authorities that the vehicle has passed customs control) the registration procedure for the vehicle can begin. In order to register your car, the following documents and information are required:
- Application form to the German Department of Motor Vehicles
- US title or MSO*
- Customs confirmation
- Department of Motor Vehicles information
- Vehicle fact sheet
- Necessary certificates and the emissions certificate
- Refitting of the vehicle to meet German standards*
- Application for the German vehicle registration document
- TÜV presentation and inspection (inspection of road worthiness)
- Drawing up of the German title and approval of the exception authorities*
- Emissions tests (AU), required for used vehicles with petrol driven motors with catalytic converters built after the 1st of July 1969 and diesel engines after the 1st of January 1977.
*) Only necessary for NON-EU citizens
Once all of the above mentioned requirements have been fulfilled, the vehicle can be registered with the local authorities.
Please ensure you have your passport, proof of police registration and valid residency permit with you.
I would follow AbuAmericans advice, import tax might kill your project. Also you need to ensure that they are up to German Spec(even german cars sold in other markets are probably not 100% compliant with German laws)
Some European countries has laws that you have to be an owner of the car for some time before importing it(to get a favourable Tax that is)
Also remember that the Car can't be too old, as it is no market for "older" cars in Germany- they are exported to Norway, Poland, Denmark ...
Hi, I'm from Germany and just saying it could be a difficult task!Here is some great info: http://www.expats-in-bavaria.com/first_steps/getting_around/moving_your_car_into_germany/
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Sorry the link didn't work, here is the info:
Moving Your Car Into Germany
You have decided that you want to bring your own car into Germany. Here's a short guide on the things you need to be aware of... It could save you time and money, and a lot of hassle...
Importing
If you import a car into Germany from outside the EU, it must have been registered in your name and home country for a minimum of 6 months prior to your arrival. Otherwise import tax and VAT is payable. For customs the car has to be declared as removal good to avoid paying import taxes.
Registration
Once the vehicle has arrived in Germany, it is dispatched by your shipping company and admitted out of the customs area. After you have received all of the necessary paperwork, specifically the written confirmation from the authorities that the vehicle has passed customs control) the registration procedure for the vehicle can begin. In order to register your car, the following documents and information are required:
- Application form to the German Department of Motor Vehicles
- US title or MSO*
- Customs confirmation
- Department of Motor Vehicles information
- Vehicle fact sheet
- Necessary certificates and the emissions certificate
- Refitting of the vehicle to meet German standards*
- Application for the German vehicle registration document
- TÜV presentation and inspection (inspection of road worthiness)
- Drawing up of the German title and approval of the exception authorities*
- Emissions tests (AU), required for used vehicles with petrol driven motors with catalytic converters built after the 1st of July 1969 and diesel engines after the 1st of January 1977.
*) Only necessary for NON-EU citizens
Once all of the above mentioned requirements have been fulfilled, the vehicle can be registered with the local authorities.
Please ensure you have your passport, proof of police registration and valid residency permit with you.
I would follow AbuAmericans advice, import tax might kill your project. Also you need to ensure that they are up to German Spec(even german cars sold in other markets are probably not 100% compliant with German laws)
Some European countries has laws that you have to be an owner of the car for some time before importing it(to get a favourable Tax that is)
Also remember that the Car can't be too old, as it is no market for "older" cars in Germany- they are exported to Norway, Poland, Denmark ...
Hi, I'm from Germany and just saying it could be a difficult task!Here is some great info: http://www.expats-in-bavaria.com/first_steps/getting_around/moving_your_car_into_germany/
Thanks to Paresh from National Shipping and Marines for answering my questions thoroughly.
i m working for shipping company..
can guide u accordingly..
send me details on my email address [email protected] & mobile - 5863347..
will guide u accordingly..
Hv a nice day..
Rgds/paresh