Import a car from Germany to Portugal
A lower German listing price is not the same as a lower cost in Portugal. Compare the documented vehicle and its complete import budget before making a deposit.
Information for EU-registered passenger cars imported to mainland Portugal. An estimate is not a tax assessment or a binding transport quote.
Check the car, not just the badge
Confirm the VIN, first registration, mileage, fuel, engine capacity and homologated CO₂ figure. Ask which test cycle is stated and obtain the registration documents, service history and, when available, the certificate of conformity. A model name or an E-Hybrid badge does not prove eligibility for an ISV reduction.
Separate the invoice and the import costs
Request a written invoice proposal explaining whether VAT is separately stated, under a margin scheme or not applicable to the seller. Add ISV, transport, insurance or temporary registration where applicable, inspection, registration and any agreed assistance fee. Do not deduct Portuguese VAT simply because the buyer has a company.
Transport and registration
Obtain a quote based on the collection postcode, destination, vehicle weight and whether the car runs. Closed transport, remote collection and oversized cars can change the price. Confirm payment terms and coverage before dispatch. Check current DAV and registration requirements with the Portuguese authorities; a listing alone does not establish that the vehicle can be registered.