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Tax-Free Car Import or Export for Expats in NL

When relocating to the Netherlands, bringing your own vehicle can result in significant costs, including import duties, VAT, and the well-known BPM (private motor vehicle and motorcycle tax). However, under certain conditions, you may qualify for a tax exemption.

This exemption can save you several thousands of euros when importing your vehicle into the Netherlands.

PC Auto Import, based in Amsterdam, offers comprehensive services for importing cars to the Netherlands. With expert advice from Paul Coenen LL.M., a lawyer specializing in car taxation, we effortlessly navigate the complex tax landscape.

With 20+ years of experience, our expertise includes duty-free imports, BPM permits, and certified customs clearance. We make importing your vehicle stress-free and easy.

Question 1 of 6

Are you planning to import your car to the Netherlands (tax free) or export it out of the Netherlands?

Import Export

Question 2 of 6

Have you lived outside the Netherlands for at least 12 consecutive months before your move?

Yes No

Question 3 of 6

Where are you moving to the Netherlands from?

From within the EU From outside the EU I’m not sure

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What you gain if you qualify

If you qualify under the Dutch relocation scheme, you may benefit from:

No BPM (Dutch registration tax)
No import duties
No VAT on import
Potential savings of thousands of euros
Competitive advantage vs buying in NL
Full legal registration without additional tax burden

For many expats, this makes importing their own vehicle financially far more attractive than selling it abroad.

Question 4 of 6

What is your move timing in relation to your arrival in the Netherlands?

I already moved and arrived less than 12 months ago I will arrive within 3 months I will arrive in 3–12 months I arrived more than 12 months ago

Question 5 of 6

How long have you owned the vehicle before your move date?

Less than 6 months 6 months or longer I don’t own the vehicle yet

Question 6 of 6

Will you be using your vehicle for the same purpose in the Netherlands as you did in your country of departure (private/business, or both)?

Yes No

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