Automotive and Import
Importation of Vehicles to Spain
Registration, approval, and MOT of imported cars and motorcycles.
Premium Service
Hassle-Free Import Procedure
Importing a car from Germany, France, or any other foreign country can represent an excellent economic opportunity. However, the technical and fiscal maze of legalizing it in Spain (import ITV, DUA, emissions calculation, obtaining provisional green plates) usually discourages many buyers. We manage the entire process so you don't have to worry about anything.
Why process the import with Gestoría del Mar?
Reduced Technical Sheet
We prepare the technical documentation signed by industrial engineers in 24 hours.
Green Traffic Plates
We process temporary license plates to circulate legally from day one.
Tax Settlement
We present Model 576 optimizing the assessments for CO2 emissions.
Phases of the Legalization Process in Spain
1
Special MOT Inspection
We coordinate the appointment and technical documentation to pass the import ITV.
2
Tax Settlement
We settle ITP, VAT and the Special Registration Tax electronically.
3
Registration in the DGT
We register the car at the Traffic Headquarters and print the final plates.
Frequently Asked Questions about Importing
The main expenses are: 1) DGT Tax (€55.70), 2) Import ITV (approx. 100-150€), 3) Reduced Token (approx. 50-€80), 4) Registration Tax (0% if it emits less than 120g of CO2, or up to 14.75% for high-emission cars), 5) Municipal Circulation Tax (IVTM) proportional, and 6) Management fees.
Yes, all imported vehicles must pass a specific technical inspection (homologation or import MOT) to verify that they comply with EU safety regulations before receiving the final plates.