Car registration fee calculation
Calculating car registration fees is one of the most important steps when importing a car from Germany. The customs duty amount does not depend on the purchase price of the car, but from the pre-tax retail value, anti-pollution technology, CO emissions2 and the age of the vehicle.
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Car registration fee calculation based on pre-tax retail value
It is the pre-tax price (LTPF) in which an identical car with the same equipment level was sold in Greece on the date of the first release of the car to be imported. This price is not the price we buy the car at and has nothing to do with the purchase invoice.
Car taxation is graduated with a different customs clearance rate depending on the value, as we see analyzed below:
For value from 0 until 14.000 € with customs clearance rate 4%
For value from 14.000 € until 17.000 € with customs clearance rate 26%
For value from 17.000 € until 20.000 € with customs clearance rate 53%
For value from 20.000 € until 25.000 € with customs clearance rate 62%
For value from 25.000 € until 30.000 € with customs clearance factor 71%
For value from 30.000 € and above with customs clearance rate 30%
This means that a car with a pre-tax retail value of €15,000 is taxed up to €14,000 at the rate of €14,000 (4%) and for the remaining €1,000 at the rate of the category €14,000-17,000 (26%).
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Calculation of car registration fee per anti-pollution technology
The registration tax rate that a car must pay increases for cars with older anti-pollution technology than that considered the most modern.
At this moment as first anti-pollution category are considered euro6 cars with first registration INDICATIVELY from 31/8/2018 to date.
For value from 0 until 14.000 € with customs clearance rate 4%
For value from 14.000 € until 17.000 € with customs clearance rate 26%
For value from 17.000 € until 20.000 € with customs clearance rate 53%
For value from 20.000 € until 25.000 € with customs clearance rate 62%
For value from 25.000 € until 30.000 € with customs clearance rate 71%
For value from 30.000 € and above with customs clearance rate 30%
In the second antipollution category Cars that belong to the Euro6 category and have a first registration certificate are classified INDICATIVELY from 31/8/2015 to 31/8/2018 with customs clearance rates being increased by 50%, so they are formed as follows:
For value from 0 until 14.000 € with customs clearance rate 6%
For value from 14.000 € until 17.000 € with customs clearance rate 39%
For value from 17.000 € until 20.000 € with customs clearance rate 79,5%
For value from 20.000 € until 25.000 € with customs clearance rate 93%
For value from 25.000 € until 30.000 € with customs clearance rate 106,5%
For value from 30.000 € and above with customs clearance rate 45%
In the third category Cars that belong to the euro6a or euro5b category and first registration are classified INDICATIVELY from 31/12/2012 to 31/8/2015, with the customs clearance rates being increased by 100%, so they are structured as follows:
For value from 0 until 14.000 € with customs clearance rate 8%
For value from 14.000 € until 17.000 € with customs clearance rate 52%
For value from 17.000 € until 20.000 € with customs clearance rate 106%
For value from 20.000 € until 25.000 € with customs clearance rate 124%
For value from 25.000 € until 30.000 € with customs clearance rate 142%
For value from 30.000 € and above with customs clearance rate 60%
In the fourth category Cars belonging to the Euro5a category with a first registration from 31/12/2012 and below with customs clearance rates being increased by 200%.
Finally, in addition to the registration fee, cars with Euro4 anti-pollution technology are subject to an environmental fee of €3,000, while cars with Euro5 anti-pollution technology are subject to an environmental fee of €1,000.
OBSERVATION:
The above does not mean that when we import a second generation Euro6 car we will pay more customs duty compared to a third generation Euro6 car. The reason is that the second generation Euro6 will be cleared with a higher customs clearance rate compared to the third generation Euro6, but it will have a greater impairment due to age and may ultimately result in lower customs duty.
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Calculation of car registration fee and depending on CO2 emissions.
The emitted mass of carbon dioxide will affect the registration fee coefficient, which will increase with increasing grams according to the list below:
3.1 For cars with first registration before 1/1/2021
- From 0-100 g CO2 -5%
- From 101-120 g CO2 no change
- From 121-140 g CO2 increase 10%
- From 141-160 g CO2 increase 20%
- From 161-180 g CO2 increase 30%
- From 181-200 g CO2 increase 40%
- From 201-250 g CO2 increase 60%
- From 250 and above g. CO2 increase 100%
3.2 For cars with first registration after 1/1/2021
- From 0-130 g CO2 -5%
- From 131-155 g CO2 no change
- From 156-182 g CO2 increase 10%
- From 183-208 g CO2 increase 20%
- From 209-234 g CO2 increase 30%
- From 235-260 g CO2 increase 40%
- From 261-325 g CO2 increase 60%
- From 326 and above g. CO2 increase 100%
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Calculation of car registration fee depending on its age
Each month of circulation depreciates the value of the vehicle, while the depreciation rate is different depending on the type of body. Below is a summary table of depreciation per half-year, the depreciation actually occurs month-by-month, so there are intermediate values between those in the table below, which are briefly mentioned in six-month increments.
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Calculation of customs duties for an imported car depending on the kilometers traveled
Kilometers driven reduce customs clearance costs when they are more than 15,000 km per year. For every 500 additional kilometers over the average 15,000, its taxable value is reduced by 0.1%. Maximum mileage impairment is 10%
The calculation of any reduction in the registration fee that may arise due to mileage is made based on the purchase invoiceof the car, when importing the car, and not the kilometers indicated on the odometer. That is, if we buy it with X kilometers, transport the car by road and finally import it with X+2,000 kilometers, then when calculating its registration fee, the customs office will take into account the kilometers indicated on the invoice and not the final kilometers that it will have on the odometer.
Importing a motorhome from Germany / Europe:
Motorhomes pay a quarter of the customs duty they would pay if they were just passenger cars.
VAT:
Used cars pay VAT either in the country of export or in the country of import. In the case of importing cars, it is in our interest that VAT is paid in the country with the lowest VAT, since in the case of cars it is not refunded to the buyer. New cars are required to pay VAT in the country of import. New cars are considered to be cars with less than 6,000 kilometers. and first registration certificate less than 6 months old. Both of these conditions must apply, i.e. if a car is 7 months old and 5,000 kilometers old or if it is 10,000 kilometers old and 5 months old, then it is considered new in both cases.
In the event that someone pays VAT on a new car in the country of purchase and then imports it, they will be required to pay it back with 24% on the net purchase price of the car, while they will not get the VAT paid back from the country of purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions about Car Registration Fee Calculation
Does the purchase price of the car affect its customs clearance costs?;
Does the purchase price of the car affect its customs clearance costs?;
No, it doesn't affect it, The value that will be used as the basis for calculating the registration fee is the retail value before taxes (LTPF) which is equal to the value of the basic version and the cost of its additional equipment.
How do I calculate the customs duty I will pay when importing my car?;
How do I calculate the customs duty I will pay when importing my car?;
You can calculate it based on the instructions above. However, it is complicated, it is very possible that you will make a mistake, so it is better to contact us, through our contact form, and we will calculate it for you at no cost.
Does the engine capacity of the car affect the registration fee?;
Does the engine capacity of the car affect the registration fee?;
Categorically not, There is no correlation with the engine capacity in the calculation of the registration fee. The engine capacity of a car affected the customs duty that an imported car, new or used, would pay under the previous legislation which has been changed for over 10 years. Do not trust online automatic registration calculators which ask you to fill in the engine capacity of the car. This is an indication that they are probably not properly informed.
How long does it take to clear customs for an imported car?;
How long does it take to clear customs for an imported car?;
The usual time required for customs clearance of a car is approximately 3 working days. Of course, there are also cars with particularities where it can be significantly delayed. For example, a car from a company that has never been imported into our country. In this case, as the retail price before taxes, we take the corresponding price it had in a European country where it had been imported and sold.
What factors most influence the registration fee for the car I want to import?;
What factors most influence the registration fee for the car I want to import?;
Speaking of a specific car, specific equipment (and therefore LTPF) and pollutants, the ones that have the greatest impact are:
- Anti-pollution technology: it is not enough to know that the car has euro6 anti-pollution technology, we need to know which subcategory of euro6 it is. Euro6 has three different subcategories and the newest one (Euro6 d-Temp) has a lower customs clearance rate.
- The months of circulation of the car. A car that is a sedan and is 42 months old reduces the customs duty by 50%, that is, a car that is exactly four years old pays the half customs office compared to the customs he was paying as new.
Is it in my best interest to import a car with a lot of mileage?;
Is it in my best interest to import a car with a lot of mileage?;
The maximum profit you can get when buying a car with high mileage (over 15,000 km per year of use) it is 10%. The amount you will save is usually negligible compared to the wear and tear of a car with a lot of mileage. Choose the car with the fewest mileage based on the amount you want to spend.
People who tell you that the car actually has fewer kilometers than listed in order to pay lower customs duties are almost certainly making fun of you.
Factors Affecting the End
Four key factors determine the final amount of the registration fee
Pre-tax Retail Price
The price at which a similar car was sold in Greece on the date of first release.
Anti-pollution Technology
Cars with older anti-pollution technology have increased coefficients.
CO2 emissions
Grams of carbon dioxide affect the final tax rate.
Seniority
Each month of circulation reduces the taxable value of the car.
Antipollution Technology Categories
Anti-pollution technology significantly affects tax rates
Euro 6 (Newer)
Period
31/8/2018 – Today
Coefficient
Basic factors
Euro 6 (Medium)
Period
31/8/2015 – 31/8/2018
Coefficient
+50% on the basics
Euro 6a/5b
Period
31/12/2012 – 31/8/2015
Coefficient
+100% on the basics
Euro 5a & older
Period
Before 31/12/2012
Coefficient
+200% on the basics
Special Vehicle Categories
Reduced fees or exemptions for environmentally friendly vehicles
Electric Cars
0€
Not subject to registration fees
Hybrid (51+ gr CO2)
50%
They pay half the registration fees
Plug In Hybrids (<50 gr CO2)
25%
They pay a quarter of the fees
Motorhomes
25%
They pay a quarter of the fees
Important Notes
Automobile VAT:
- • Second-hand: VAT in the country with the lowest rate
- • New: Mandatory VAT 24% in Greece
- • New limit: <6,000 km AND <6 months
Impairment:
- • Monthly depreciation based on age
- • Additional depreciation for kilometers >15,000/year
- • Maximum impairment 10% for mileage
Environmental Fees:
- • Euro 4: +3,000€ environmental fee
- • Euro 5: +1,000€ environmental fee
- • Euro 6: No additional fees
CO2 Additional Fees:
- • 0-100 gr: -5% (old vehicles)
- • 0-130 gr: -5% (new vehicles)
- • >250 gr: +100% to the coefficients
Do you want an import cost calculation for a specific car?;
Send us the model, year, cubic capacity, CO2, mileage and purchase price so we can guide you on registration fees, customs clearance and total import costs.
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