Importation Process
Discover what's involved in registering a vehicle on to Spanish plates
Paperwork and Taxes
Even if you are completely fluent in Spanish, importing a vehicle onto Spanish number plates can still feel like a daunting process. There is a considerable amount of paperwork, administration and bureaucracy to navigate, and it is essential that all applicable taxes are paid correctly and that the relevant documentation is completed and submitted to the appropriate authorities.
At Car Registrations Spain, we take care of the process for you from start to finish, helping to make everything as straightforward, efficient and stress-free as possible.
We Handle the Administration
Our service includes the preparation and management of the paperwork needed to import and register your vehicle correctly in Spain.
This includes submitting documents to the relevant authorities, ensuring the process is followed correctly and making sure the registration progresses as smoothly as possible.
Taxes and Official Payments
We make sure that the relevant national and local taxes are paid correctly as part of the importation process, helping to avoid unnecessary issues or delays later on.
This can include payments to different government departments and, where applicable, local authorities involved in the registration process.
ITV, Engineering and Compliance
We can arrange the initial engineer’s report, provide a Certificate of Conformity where required, and manage the ITV import test that forms part of the registration process.
If the vehicle requires a further inspection or re-test, we can organise that too.
From Customs to Final Plates
Where applicable, we also ensure that customs documentation is correctly completed and submitted as part of the process.
Once everything is approved, we arrange the new Spanish registration documentation, obtain the permanent Spanish number plates and can fit the new plates to your vehicle.
A Complete Start-to-Finish Service
Importing a vehicle into Spain involves more than simply attending an ITV appointment. It is a multi-stage process with several official requirements, and getting one part wrong can lead to delays, additional costs or difficulties later on.
By managing the process on your behalf, we help remove the stress and uncertainty, while ensuring that your vehicle is imported properly and registered onto Spanish number plates in the correct way.