Importing a gifted car

[Jonnychloe]

Evening Guys,

I was hoping somebody could help. If i am being gifted a GT Mustang from a family member in Dubai, what must I provide in regards of an invoice when registering the car in the UK?

Also, if I was to buy another in the EU from a private seller, what again must I provide.

I am looking forward to being a part of the Mustang family, as we speak I am ordering my Borla S-Type Exhaust.

Thanks

[keith333]

If you can't provide an invoice as proof of sale price, then customs will estimate the car's value to calculate any import duty and vat due.

[Jonnychloe]

Afternoon Keith,

Thanks for getting back to me, would this have to be the invoice my uncle would have for buying the vehicle, or could I create an invoice to show me buying it off him if needs be.

Many Thanks

[LuS1fer]

They will value it. An invoice, at an obvious under-value, will bring the same response. Otherwise we'd all be getting gifted Mustangs or be paying a token amount for them.

[Jonnychloe]

As much as I find it ridiculous that I will I have to pay charges on a car that is being gifted, aslong as an invoice would be sufficient I suppose I will have to create one.

Appreciate your time guys.