Automobile Import

AUTOMOBILE IMPORT

The main stages include:

Vehicle Customs Clearance After the vehicle enters the country, we handle the entire customs clearance process, ensuring document validation with the Tax Authority (AT) and compliance with legal obligations..
Vehicle Homologation and Customs Vehicle Declaration (DAV) We submit the homologation request to the IMT and prepare the Vehicle Customs Declaration (DAV), which is essential for assigning a national license plate.
Ownership Registration at the Registry Office In the final stage, we register the vehicle with the Vehicle Registry Office, ensuring full legal compliance.

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

After the vehicle arrives in the country, it is subject to the customs clearance process, during which the Tax Authority verifies the documentation and authorizes the vehicle’s entry into national territory.

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TDS Auto offers a complete vehicle import and legalization service for private individuals, companies, and automotive brand representatives. We handle the entire process, from the vehicle’s arrival in Portugal to its final registration with the Registry Office.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, it is possible. However, importing vehicles from outside the EU entails a more demanding customs process, including:

Payment of customs duties
Application of VAT at the legal rate (23%)

Additional costs, such as inspections or technical adaptations Furthermore, the vehicle must comply with the technical and environmental requirements applicable in Portugal in order to obtain registration.

Documentation may vary depending on the origin of the vehicle, but generally includes:

Technical document with vehicle characteristics (COC or technical data sheet)
Foreign registration certificate
Proof of purchase or invoice
DAV (Vehicle Customs Declaration), when applicable
Customs clearance documents, in the case of non-EU vehicles

ISV (Vehicle Tax) is calculated based on:

Engine displacement
CO2 emissions
Fuel type
Vehicle age, if used (which may reduce the tax payable)

If the vehicle does not meet the technical, safety, or environmental requirements of the European Union, it may be refused in the homologation process. In some cases, technical alterations or adaptations will be necessary to make legalization viable.

Yes, there are partial or total ISV exemption regimes, such as in the case of:

Transfer of residence to Portugal
Vehicles acquired by persons with disabilities

Imports by companies for specific purposes (e.g., demonstration vehicles) Eligibility depends on specific conditions defined by the Tax Authority.

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