importing cars to TRNC

coolkid


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 20:40

I have read that you can import cars up to 5yrs old and classic cars over 20/25 but can you import cars over 5yrs old as I have Land Rover which will be over 5yrs old by the time villas is completed.

regards

simon

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 20:54

No. Unless you are the first and only registered owner.

techtrader


Joined: 06/08/2008
Posts: 126

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 21:47

how do they define a classic car someone please?

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 23:10

I understood that you can import car over 5 years old so long as you have owned it more than 5 years.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 23:26

No, you must have owned from new according to my source in the import business.

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 23:33

Oh b..l..ks, sent our car over earlier this year on that basis. Still trying to work out how we can keep it in NC. Tried paying the import tax etc in June. Wanted bank account, residency permit, all got horrible complicated. Did manage to get car tax extended inline with UK tax disc. Decided to leave it until next visit.

Does nothing in the TRNC remain constant?

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 23:54

Sorry, that one has been same for some time as far as I know.



Same as another person who bought a vehicle, probably at auction, and expected that to be price for tax. In the end tax was more than what they paid for vehicle.



As per your last sentence, keep checking, who knows what might happen. This government is so desperate for money they may give you a get out clause. Then that is me being a cynic!!!! Sorry.

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 00:11

Cynic, you? As if one could be that in NC!

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 11:14

You have to get agreement from the Classic Car Club of North Cyprus to import a classic as they have dispensation from the Government to issue the import licence. As far as I know, it isn't just a case of the vehicle being over 25 years old but the Club must agree for the car to be here.

techtrader


Joined: 06/08/2008
Posts: 126

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 14:28

thanks for the reply!

coolkid


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
11/08/2008 13:53

thanks Guys for your replys will probably import a donkey will their be less tax if it has three legs

baxi7


Joined: 23/09/2008
Posts: 130

Message Posted:
17/10/2008 17:01

you can take the motor to the mainland if only for the day . ( extention ) .

moneypenny


Joined: 05/07/2008
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
17/10/2008 20:35

I have ımported a 9 year old estate car from UK whıch I have owned sınce new. I have today been to the customs offıce (probable my 6th vısıt overall) to obtain exact detaıls you are askıng. Yes I can ımport ıt but the ımport duty is USdollars 19.00 per cc plus TNC tax so my car would cost me over 4 thousand pounds notwıthstandıng thıs was only 2 thousand pounds 2 months ago. The car ın UK ıs worth about 500 pounds. I can keep the car here legally until 31.12.2008 (when Englısh Tax runs out) then either pay the ımport duty or return ıt to uk. I have alot of thınkıng to do.

Nothıng here ıs sımple. I have been fobbed off many tımes at the customs offıce and when I return wıth the documents prevıously requested they then come up wıth another scenario and when you comply wıth that another replaces ıt. Best of luck ıf you do go ahead

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
18/10/2008 10:02

moneypenny

drive it south and dump it. cheapest option!

baxi7


Joined: 23/09/2008
Posts: 130

Message Posted:
21/10/2008 13:07

you can not take the car south and dump it , the fine will carry on running . ( believe me i tried it .it has to leave the island - tep or permanent , or duty paid .

Bazpropper


Joined: 16/03/2008
Posts: 19

Message Posted:
22/10/2008 17:22

I have a 05plate 2litre renault megane owned from new 18000 miles on clock book value uk about £3500 anyone hazard a guess what import tax would be ?

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 03:44

Hello Barrie

I have just sent an enquiry regarding duty applicable on your Renault Megane.

Your Email address is hidden, so could you Email me please?

Cheers

Jo Valentine

Tel: 01302 729595

valentineremovals@hotmail.com

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 17:04

after what baxi said, what about taking it to turkey for the day and leave it there?

Bazpropper


Joined: 16/03/2008
Posts: 19

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 17:21

Thanks Jo

Will do .