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24 July 2026 · Importing

A qualifying Northern Ireland car usually skips customs duty and import VAT — but VRT (7%–41% of OMSP) and the NOx levy always apply. When you qualify, the proof Revenue wants, a worked NI vs Great Britain comparison (~€6,500 gap) and how to estimate your bill.

20 July 2026 · Importing

No V5C logbook? You can't VRT a UK import without it — but a replacement fixes it. How to get a replacement V5C from the Republic, the full NCTS document checklist, the 30-day rule and the import costs.

16 July 2026 · Commercial vehicles

A compliant crew cab is Category B — 13.3% of OMSP, or 8% if CO₂ ≤120 g/km, min €125. But without two separate compartments Revenue taxes it as a passenger car (7%–41% + NOx). The two-compartment rule, a worked example and VAT on imports.

13 July 2026 · Paying VRT

You pay VRT in person at the NCTS centre when your car is registered — by card, bank draft, cheque or cash up to €250. Accepted methods, the 7-day and 30-day deadlines, paying online via ROS, and what happens if you pay late.

13 July 2026 · Buying tips

EVs under €40,000 are effectively €0 after the relief, classics over 30 years pay €200 flat, and low-emission PHEVs sit at €1,700–€2,500. The specific low-VRT models to shortlist and how diesels end up costing the most.

6 July 2026 · Importing

VRTVPD2 for private buyers, VRTVPD1 for TAN traders — official revenue.ie downloads, the six-step timeline from customs declaration to VRT payment, the document checklist and the counter mistakes that get forms rejected.

2 July 2026 · Importing

A Great Britain car stacks 10% customs duty, 23% VAT, VRT and a NOx levy — around 40% on top of the price. Full worked example to €26,851, the 30-day rule, and why Northern Ireland cars usually pay VRT only.

17 June 2026 · Importing

Add up to four charges — customs duty (0% or 10%), VAT at 23%, VRT on the OMSP and the NOx levy. A full worked UK-to-Ireland example, an import-routes table and the deadlines that trip buyers up.

16 June 2026 · Importing

Japan is outside the EU, so you pay customs duty (10%) and VAT (23%) on arrival, then VRT on the OMSP plus the NOx levy. The auction-to-NCTS route, a worked cost example and the 30-day deadline.

15 June 2026 · VRT basics

The NOx levy is part of your VRT — €5/€15/€25 per mg/km across three bands, capped at €600 (€4,850 for diesel). How to read your car's NOx figure and estimate the charge before you buy.

15 June 2026 · VRT basics

OMSP is Revenue's tax-inclusive Irish retail value — the base for your VRT, not the price you paid abroad. How it's set, why it's often higher than your invoice, and how to challenge it.

15 June 2026 · Hybrids

Hybrids and PHEVs pay VRT: a CO₂ band rate (7%–41% of OMSP) plus a NOx levy capped at €600. The dedicated relief ended in 2020 — why hybrids are still cheaper, with a worked example.

11 June 2026 · Importing

VRT on a 911 is a percentage of the Irish OMSP set by CO₂, plus a NOx levy — and most petrol 911s hit the top band (~36–41%). Why generation drives the bill and how to estimate it.

11 June 2026 · Importing

VRT on an imported S2000 is OMSP × CO₂ band + NOx, with no fixed amount. Why the S2000 drops off the official calculator, the AP1/AP2 difference and how to register it.

10 June 2026 · Importing

Book your VRT inspection at an NCTS centre three ways — online, by phone or by post. The 7-day and 30-day deadlines, required documents, the €23.81 surcharge and the GB/NI customs steps.

9 June 2026 · VRT basics

VRT is a once-off Irish registration tax — for passenger cars, the OMSP times a CO₂-based rate of roughly 7% to 41%. How it's calculated, what it costs, the import deadlines and how to keep it legally low.

9 June 2026 · VRT basics

For a passenger car, VRT is 7% to 41% of the OMSP based on CO₂ emissions, minimum €100. The 2026 bands table, the four-step formula, worked examples by vehicle type and UK import costs.

9 June 2026 · Importing

VRT on an A4 is OMSP + a CO₂-band rate (8%–13.3%) + a NOx levy, so the figure changes with version, year and engine. Indicative ranges by model and a worked 2019 UK import example.

5 June 2026 · Importing

An 8-digit Revenue identifier that links your vehicle to its OMSP and VRT. Where to find it, a worked example and what to do when no code is returned.

5 June 2026 · Electric vehicles

The €5,000 BEV relief often brings VRT to €0, but only below €50,000 OMSP. VRT by Tesla model and the customs duty and VAT a UK import really adds.

5 June 2026 · Tractors

Tractors are VRT Category C: a flat 13.3% of OMSP, minimum €200. The rate, a worked example, the documents you need and the step-by-step NCTS process.

3 June 2026 · Classic cars

A vintage car over 30 years old pays a flat €200 VRT under Category C — not the value-and-emissions formula. The 30-year rule, ZV plates, the NCTS import process and what to do if Revenue misclassifies your car.

1 June 2026 · Motorcycles

Motorcycle VRT in Ireland costs €2/cc up to 350cc, then €1/cc above. Full 2026 guide: rates table, age reduction up to 100%, electric bike exemption and NCTS import checklist.

27 May 2026 · Commercial vehicles

Category B vans pay 13.3% of OMSP (or 8% if CO₂ ≤ 120 g/km), minimum €125. Category C is €200 flat. Full 2026 guide with worked example and NCTS registration steps.

23 May 2026 · Camper vans

Motorhomes fall in VRT Category B: 13.3 % (or 8 % low-CO₂) of OMSP. NCTS process, factory-built vs converted van, Revenue valuation and 2026 rules.

22 May 2026 · Electric vehicles

Is VRT payable on electric cars in Ireland? How the €5,000 VRT relief works, OMSP thresholds, UK/NI import rules and the full EV savings stack for 2026.