Should we tax car 6 or 12 months?

daffodils


Joined: 11/11/2008
Posts: 184

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 21:10

Hello everybody, can anybody give me advice please?



Is it best to tax a car you are bringing over from the UK for 6 or 12 months. Our tax is due to expire at the end of July and we are driving over in August



Thanks

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 21:45

If you renew your car tax in the uk for 12 months, you can drive it in the TRNC until the uk road tax runs out, without having to tax it here, or 'import' it until then.

However, I think that you do need to advise customs as to your intentions, and get the paperwork set in motion as soon as you arrive, - there can be repercussions if you don't.

You really need to speak to someone who has done it recently, and then confirm what you're told with customs (and make sure that you note the person's name, title, the date & time!) - 'Rules' tend to change very quickly here...

Has anyone any up-to-date info?

Keith.

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 22:08

I think the '12 months grace period' is a myth if you are living in NC either with a residency permit or having imported furniture. If they find either then you have to pay the import duty.

loslobos


Joined: 02/04/2009
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 22:22

I think it depends on the colour of the car

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 09:09

All guesses and opinions aside -

Has anyone actually done this recently, and have actual practical knowledge of what happens?

Keith.

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 09:31

yes i have if you have bought a container in your name, you loose the right of bringing a car in for 12 months, but if the container was in your wifes name and the car in yours no prob or vice versa. rates have also changed its 28% now of glasses guide price, and a fee per cc of the car.

pinkchilli


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 689

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 10:33

It used to be up to the end of the UK tax disc, but I believe that has now changed to 3 months from arrival.



It has probably changed again.



Have you not got a neighbour who's uncles' friend, has a cousin..... (you know how this ends, don't you?).

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 10:36

12 months as long as car has 12 tax and mot if needed, and you have not got a gumruk stamp in your passport for goods as in a container.

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 10:38

Thanks Kevin and pinkchilli...

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 10:44

your welcome keith had to go through it all 2 months ago, and helped someone last week.

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 10:44

Would UK car insurance continue to offer cover during the time it was used until all taxes and other duties were paid locally?

Chegwin

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 10:48

our insurance from england said the would but would not put in writing,we no it was covered south side as in eu, and did not have to purchase insurance when we took the car over,we took insurance out here didnt want to take the chance.

daffodils


Joined: 11/11/2008
Posts: 184

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 10:56

Thank you everybody for your help. We know everything changes all the time.

joycie


Joined: 10/07/2009
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 11:22

Hi was very interested to read the change in duty on cars imported. Can you tell me where to find out the recent information on this. Thanks

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 11:31

http://www.e-kktc.com/index.php?men=3352 basically its 28% plus so much per cc as chart shows need any help please come back to me not the easiest to work out

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 11:34

http://www.trncproperty.eu/index.php?men=413&submen=372