Russians have the right to transport a car from Russia to Spain. This can be done under a preferential regime and save more than half of the total cost of customs clearance.

In this article we will talk about the procedure for customs clearance and car registration, as well as related costs.

Transport a car to Spain: checking for compliance with European environmental standards

The first thing you need to do is to make sure that the machine complies with an environmental class of at least EURO 6 and obtain the appropriate certificate. Otherwise, it will be necessary to undergo a homologation procedure for the car in Spain to confirm compliance with European environmental standards, or the car will have to be sent back. With preferential customs clearance of a car, the environmental class does not matter.

Transport a car to Spain: technical inspection

Inspections in Spain are carried out in specialized auto repair shops. There they will check the condition of the car and determine the level of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. If defects are found, they can be corrected in the workshop, and then a repeat visit within 15 days to receive the ITV. After the technical inspection in Spain, you will be given a registration certificate for the car (Ficha Tecnica).

The cost of the technical inspection will be 90–140 €.

Transport a car to Spain: customs clearance

If you meet certain conditions, which we will discuss below, you will be able to import your car into Spain without paying duties.

Standard customs clearance system

According to the standard customs clearance system for a car brought to Spain, you must pay duties:

1. 10% of the cost of the car, which is specified in the purchase and sale agreement;
2. 21% – IVA (VAT);
3. Tax on CO2 emissions (calculated on a special scale, if carbon dioxide emissions are less than 120 g/km, tax 0%);
4. Local transport tax 80–180 € (depending on car engine power and region).

Preferential car customs clearance system in Spain

Suitable for those who are receiving for the first time Residence permit without the right to work, with the right to work, Golden Residence.

Conditions:

1. The car must be owned for at least 6 months before moving to Spain with a residence permit;
2. The applicant must reside for at least a year before obtaining residence in the country where the car is registered;
3. This is your first residence and first registration in Spain (no extensions);
4. You cannot sell a car in Spain for a year. This condition can be violated, but in this case you will have to pay all taxes upon sale.

Documents from Russia:

1. Registration documents: passport and state registration certificate;
2. Purchase and sale agreement;
3. Certificate of stay in the country for 12 months before obtaining residence (issued at the consulate).

These documents must be translated into Spanish by an official translator.

Documents from Spain:

1. Help from the place registration in Spain. (can be issued at the mayor’s office);
2. A copy of the resident card.

Transport a car to Spain: registration

To register your car and obtain license plates, you need to make an appointment at the traffic police department at your place of residence. Required documents:

1. Completed application form;
2. Certificate of Conformity (Certificado de Conformidad);
3. Driver’s license;
4. Technical passport;
5. Receipts for payment of taxes and duties;
6. Purchase and sale agreement.

Your documents will be checked on site and a vehicle registration certificate will be issued. With this document, you need to go to a workshop or auto shop, where they will produce license plates for you in 5 minutes.

Costs of transporting a car to Spain from Russia, including taxes and duties

Additionally, you will need to obtain a Spanish driving license, as well as obtain compulsory insurance.

Residents of Spain are entitled to use a national driving license for the first 6 months of residence in Spain. After this period, you must pass exams and change your license to Spanish.

How to transport a car to Spain from Russia withto the student

Separate rules for using a car for students: since student visa in Spain does not equate to a residence permit, then students can use a car and use national rights during the entire period of stay in Spain.

Our company’s specialists will advise you on how to transport a car to Spain and register it.

Регистрация автомобиля в Испании