What is the age restriction on imported cars in Cyprus?

Vehicles should not be older than 25 years in order for them to be imported in Cyprus.

Do I need a license from the government to import cars in Cyprus

No. There is no requirement for a license by the government. However, you need to obtain an import approval for both the importation of the automobile and the supply of the automobile within the Cyprus market.

How much car import tax must I pay when importing a vehicle from Japan to Cyprus?

Taxes and duties applied depend upon the country of origin. If the vehicle originates from a country with a free trade agreement with Cyprus, such as Japan, then only a 10% tax is charged.

Can I import a Japanese car to Cyprus?

Japanese cars can be imported in Cyprus through its seaports.

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Regulación de Importación

Restricción por año

Max. 5 Years Old

Puerto de envío

Limassol

Tiempo de envío

3 to 5 weeks

(can vary)

Inspección previa al envío

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Age Restriction

The vehicle should not be more than 5 years old to be imported into Cyprus.

Right-Hand Drive Vehicle

You can Import right-hand drive vehicles in Cyprus.

Inspection

All vehicles older than 4 years must be subjected to a Department of Road Transport (DoRT) inspection to ensure mechanical safety and emission levels. The test checks brakes, emissions, steering lights, suspensions, tires, and other things and needs to be passed every 2 years. The test usually takes less than 60 minutes.

Documents You Need to Take to the DoRT Inspection Include

Vehicle registration document
Receipt of road tax payment
Invoice of sale
Carbon dioxide emission certificate
Valid ID card
Insurance certificate

Once the vehicle passes the inspection, the next step is to take all the documents mentioned above, along with the insurance certificate and DoRT inspection certificate, which should be taken to the DoRT vehicle examination center for registration.

Used Car Import Duties and Taxes in Cyprus

Import Duty: 10 to 22% of CIF + Engine Capacity Tax

Vat: 19% of CIF + Import Duty + Excise Duty

Documents Required to Import Used Cars in Cyrus

To prove EU community status, you must provide T2L or T2LF. You can obtain it from the shipping company or the customs service.

Valid Passport or ID card
Driver’s license
Residence permit
Utility or telephone bills
Use a sales contract or rental contract to prove that you are a resident in Cyprus.
Employment contract for work
Registration Process of the Vehicle
Shipping documents for shipped vehicles

The registration process of a vehicle in Cyprus differs from those imported outside of the EU. Also, if you are importing left-hand drive vehicles, you must meet additional requirements.

Important Points

Import duty is 10% of the cost + freight. Add the FOB cost and the shipping cost and calculate 10% of this amount.

VAT is 19% of FOB, Freight and Import Duty. Add the FOB cost, shipping cost, and import duty together and then take 19% of this amount.

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