¿How to register a car from the UK in Spain?
There are two procedures to register a vehicle from the UK in Spain. If the owner is a resident in Spain it is a commercial import, if he has moved to Spain and the car was already owned by him it is a change of residence. In the first case you will have to pay registration taxes, while if it is a change of residence or moving, you will be exempt from paying these taxes.
UK car registration rates in Spain
What is the registration tax for vehicles from UK in Spain due to a change of residence?
Those who transport their car from UK to Spain and want to register it due to a change of residence or moving, will be exempt from paying certain taxes.
In other words, for the registration of UK vehicles in Spain due to a change of residence, NO registration tax is payable.
Documentation to register a car from UK in Spain with change of residence
In case you want to move to Spain and bring your car and vehicle, this is the documentation you will have to provide to register your UK car due to a change of residence:
of the Owner
NIF/DNI/Passport of the owner
Owner’s Consular Discharge
Municipal Register in Spain
of the Vehicle
Technical data sheet and vehicle registration certificate
Invoice of purchase or Contract of purchase and sale
of the Transfer
DUA Single Administrative Document
In order to justify the change of residence, you may also request the employment contract, the rental contract for the property in Spain, etc.
¿What is the vehicleregistration tax for vehicles from UK in Spain WITHOUT change of residence?
Those who want to bring their car or motor vehicle to Spain without a change of residence, will be obliged to pay the vehicle registration tax.
The registration tax for UK cars in Spain will depend on the make and model of the vehicle, engine capacity and, most importantly, the emission of gases..
In addition, a fee of 98.78 € must be paid to obtain the definitive registrations.
Apply for green plates at the DGT
Passing the Technical Inspection of the Vehicle
Once we have the necessary documentation to proceed with the registration of the foreign car in Spain, the next step will be to pass the ITV.
Although the UK vehicle has already passed its MOT in its country of origin, the technical inspection of the vehicle will be obligatory and necessary in Spain if you wish to register the car.
