How the service is provided
“Customs clearance of vehicles from non-EU countries under a preferential scheme”

Price of the service: starting at €1,000

Consultation

In the initial stage, we advise clients on legal, economic, and organizational issues related to the customs clearance in Spain of vehicles imported from non-EU countries under the preferential system.

We then inspect the vehicle and review the documentation to determine whether it is eligible for customs clearance and registration in Spain without paying taxes or customs duties.
Preparatory Stage

Compiling the necessary documents for customs clearance under the preferential system and registering the vehicle in Spain.
Customs Terminal

Submitting the documents to a customs broker to complete the “customs clearance” procedure without paying taxes or customs duties.

Neither the vehicle nor the owner is required to visit the customs terminal; we handle this procedure online.
Vehicle Inspection

Next, our team prepares the documents for the vehicle inspection, undergoes the inspection, and obtains all necessary documents, which are then submitted to the government agency to register the vehicle in Spain.
Exemption from Registration Tax

We will prepare the entire package of documents for a successful visit to the tax office to obtain an exemption from the registration tax for your vehicle in Spain.

We will also represent your interests during the visit to the tax office.
Final Stage

At this stage, we finally receive the Spanish documents, have the license plates made, and arrange insurance.

From this point on, the vehicle is fully authorized to drive on public roads.

Order a service

Preferential customs clearance allows you to transport your personal vehicle to a new country under favorable terms and save money. Paying taxes and customs duties without preferential treatment costs approximately 50–60% of the car’s value.

The company “Auto in Spain” has been helping with the transport of personal vehicles from non-EU countries for over 19 years. You can contact us if:

you are moving to Spain for permanent residence and don’t want to part with your beloved car;
you want to buy a new or used car for use here or in other EU countries;
you plan to sell your car in Spain.

We will assist with customs clearance, registration, and re-registration of the vehicle, arrange for a professional technical inspection, and guide you through all the necessary procedures.

How can I get preferential customs clearance for a car in Spain?

To qualify, you must meet several conditions. Preferential customs clearance is available if you:

became a resident of Spain for the first time no more than 10 months ago;
lived and were registered in another country for the year prior to that;
purchased the vehicle at least 6 months before obtaining residency.

The vehicle’s emissions class is not relevant under the law.

You can learn about the special conditions for Ukrainians arriving in Spain in our video.

By receiving preferential customs clearance, you are exempt from vehicle taxes and the need to undergo the homologation process.

Steps for Obtaining Preferential Customs Clearance with “Auto in Spain”

We receive and process your application. We provide a free consultation. We check whether preferential customs clearance is available in your case.
We gather all the necessary documents to obtain the preferential treatment and register the vehicle in Spain.
We send them to a customs broker to complete the customs clearance process.
We take your vehicle for a technical inspection and obtain a report on its technical condition.
We gather all the necessary documents and accompany you to the tax office.
We obtain Spanish registration, arrange insurance, and order local license plates.

Once the process is complete, you can drive your car safely on public roads in Spain.

The process of registering a car in a new country and obtaining customs clearance benefits is complex and time-consuming, as you are not yet familiar with the typical bureaucratic procedures and do not know where to find competent specialists in customs and vehicle inspections.

The company “Auto in Spain” has been handling legal matters related to vehicles for over 19 years. It’s convenient to turn to us for help with obtaining preferential customs clearance because we:

understand all the nuances of the law and keep track of changes, so we guarantee that all documents will be prepared correctly;
work with brokers online—you don’t need to go to the customs terminal yourself;
represent your interests at the tax office.

Please fill out the feedback form on our website to submit your request. We’ll process it within 30 minutes and answer all your questions online. We’re available 24/7 so our customers don’t have to adjust to Spanish time zones.

The company “Auto in Spain” works with clients throughout Europe. Our staff speaks Spanish, English, German, French, Russian, and Ukrainian

Important questions about the service

1. You obtained your first residence permit in Spain no more than 10 months ago.
2. For the 12 months prior to obtaining your residence permit, you resided and were registered in the country of your citizenship or residence (not in Spain).
3. You have owned the vehicle for at least 6 months prior to obtaining your residence permit in Spain.