Change of registration plates

The legal period to drive a foreign registered vehicle in Spain is 180 days if you can prove you are not a resident. As of the 1st of January 08, the tax office class anybody who has been signed on the padron for more than 60 days a resident, if you are stopped by the police and you own a property in Spain you could be fined after 60 days even if you are not a resident. If you have not transferred your vehicle after 60 days of signing the padron you will pay import duty (now called emission duty). If you can prove you are not a resident (e.g flight / ferry tickets ect) you can drive your foreign registered vehicle for the 180 days as long as you have a valid UK MOT, an up to date tax disk displayed and the necessary insurance. If you are intending to make Spain your main place of residence, it is advisable to change your vehicle onto Spanish plates.

This process can be confusing especially if you do not speak the language or are not up to date on the procedure. We will under take all aspects of this process on your behalf giving you peace of mind that you are driving your vehicle legally in Spain. Please contact us and we will be happy to give you an individual quote and advice, as some vehicles require different procedures.

 

 
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What does our service include?

  • Help and advice on every aspect of the process
  • Booking ITV and assistance at the ITV station (if you prefer we can take the car on your behalf)
  • ITV feeSetting up annual road tax (tax is owners responsibility)
  • Arranging import duty if applicable (tax is owners responsibility)
  • Registration of vehicle onto the Spanish system at the traffic office
  • Registration fee
  • New registration plates

What is not included?

  • Changes to headlights, and other works to convert to LHD
  • Import duty if applicable
  • Annual road tax
  • Baja Consular from British embassy (although we will accompany you if necessary)
  • If vehicle fails ITV, the works and re-test fee are the clients’ responsibility.
  • Any other unforeseen tax or fee that is not included in our original quotation

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