I’m thinking of importing a second-hand car from NI , but am confused about the new VRT rules. Can you clarify the changes please?
From 1 July 2008, Vehicle Registration Tax or VRT in Ireland, will no longer be based on the engine size, as it currently is, but rather on the carbon dioxide emissions from the car. This fundamental change will impact on the amount of VRT charged on second-hand cars (Category A) imported from abroad as well as on new cars. When an imported second-hand vehicle (including from NI) is presented for registration, the levels of CO2 emissions at the time of manufacture must be declared to Revenue on form VRT4 (the form used by an individual to register a second hand car). If the vehicle originated within the EU (ie. imported from NI), the declaration must be supported by documentary evidence confirming the level of CO2 emissions of the vehicle to the satisfaction of Revenue. The Vehicle Registration Office official will calculate the rate after he/she inspects the vehicle. If a vehicle is registered without any supporting documentation, VRT will be charged at 36%. Certain reliefs are availa
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