Non-residents may not drive a car with foreign licence plate in Spain.

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Do you wish to import your vehicle into Spain, do not hesitate to contact Welex. Our team of lawyers and tax advisors in Marbella will help you through all necessary procedures and formalities.

 

Requirements to import vehicles into Spain

 

Once the vehicle is in Spain, you have 30 days to register the car. You also have the possibility for the Traffic Agency to give you a temporary licence plate until the full procedure is finished.

 

Necessary documentation to import a vehicle into Spain

 

  • Original invoice of the purchase of the car or the sales contract
  • Copy of the National Identity Document of the seller or Passport and NIE number if he or she is a foreigners and contact details
  • Copy of Spanish Identity Card of the purchaser or NIE number if he or she is a foreigners and contact details
  • European Conformity Certificate COC
  • Payment of the corresponding transfer tax or the VAT
  • Tax on certain transport means (tax on registration in Spain).

 

The car will need to pass the technical inspection in Spain before being able to be registered.

 

In order to pass the Technical Inspection of Vehicles (I.T.V) here in Spain you need the following documentation:

 

  • Original invoice or sales contract (original and copy)
  • Proof of payment import tax (original and copy)
  • Driving licence
  • Technical documents of the car.

 

If the Inspection shows no defects, you can proceed with the registration at the Traffic Agency.

 

Subsequently you must organize an appointment at the Traffic Agency and file the following documentation:

  • CO22 Fee based on CO2 emission of the car which varies between 4,75% (121-159g/km) and 14,75% (200g/km or more).
  • Payment of vehicle excise duty (IVTM)

 

Congratulations, you will now get your new Spanish licence plate. Now you still need to arrange your insurance and you can enjoy driving your car in Spain without any worries.

 

Do not hesitate to contact our law firm and team of accountants and lawyers in Marbella.

 

Welex, your law firm in Marbella offers its services throughout all Spain.