From foreign plates to Spanish plates.
We handle customs clearance (if the car comes from outside the EU), the technical card or homologation, the import ITV inspection, the registration tax and registration with the DGT. All in one file.
Preliminary quote 2 min
Tell us about the car
No VIN to hand? Origin, year and fuel type are enough to start.
Four procedures. One accountable team.
We do each step in the right order, so a missing paper at one stage doesn’t turn into a costly delay at the next.
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Customs clearance
Only if the car comes from outside the EU: import declaration (DUA), duties and import VAT.
Result: car cleared
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02
Technical card & homologation
With the certificate of conformity (COC) or, if there isn’t one, individual homologation of the vehicle.
Result: Spanish technical card
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03
Import ITV inspection
We book the appointment at an ITV station, check the car is ready and go with you on inspection day.
Result: ITV passed
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Tax, DGT and plates
Registration tax (form 576) or its exemption, DGT fees, registration and Spanish plates.
Result: Spanish plates
Price and timing
Quote · before we start
Timeline · once we review your case
ITV and DGT appointments · we book them
Timing depends on the car’s origin and on ITV and DGT workload.
A controlled sequence, not a paper chase.
Every stage has an owner, what we need from you and a clear sign that it’s done.
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01
Case review
We look at origin, documents, year, fuel and modifications to know which procedures are needed.
Quote and timeline before we start
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02
Paperwork preparation
We check the foreign registration, the invoice or contract, the COC and your details (DNI/NIE, address). Translations if needed.
Complete file
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03
Customs and technical card
Customs clearance if it comes from outside the EU. Technical card with the COC or individual homologation.
Customs only for non-EU
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04
Import ITV
Technical inspection at an ITV station with the paperwork ready.
We go with you
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05
Tax, DGT and plates
Form 576 (or exemption), DGT fee, registration and Spanish plates.
Ready to drive
Every car arrives by a different route.
We start with where the car comes from and how it got here, not with a one-size-fits-all checklist.
We’ll guide you
Not sure which case is yours?
Send us a photo of the registration document and we’ll tell you where to start.
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Car from an EU country
Germany, France, the Netherlands… No customs: technical card, ITV, tax and DGT.
Technical card → ITV → 576 → DGT
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Car from outside the EU
UK, Switzerland, Ukraine, USA… Customs clearance first, then homologation.
Customs → homologation → ITV → 576 → DGT
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Moving to Spain with your car
If you’re moving your residence to Spain, you may qualify for a tax exemption. We check this first.
Requirements → exemption → ITV → DGT
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Change of ownership
A car already on Spanish plates that you buy or sell: contract, transfer tax and DGT.
Contract → tax → DGT
Precision where a small error costs weeks.
Our job is to prepare a coherent file and keep it moving. The decisions belong to Customs, the ITV and the DGT; we make sure it doesn’t get stuck.
- file, from customs to plates
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- we go with you to the inspection
- ITV
- languages: ES, EN, RU, UK
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Quote before we start
You see our fee, the expected fees and taxes and the timeline before you decide.
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Check before filing
Names, VIN, dates and technical data are cross-checked across every document.
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Appointments handled for you
We book the ITV and DGT appointments and tell you what to bring to each.
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Clarity if something stalls
We explain the reason, what’s needed and what real options there are.
Questions before registering
The essentials are here. Every car is different: message us and we’ll review yours.
Do I need customs if the car comes from the EU?
No. Within the EU there’s no customs clearance, but you still need the technical card, the ITV, the registration tax (or exemption) and DGT registration.
How much does it cost to register my car?
It depends on the car: the registration tax depends on CO₂ emissions and the vehicle’s value, and for non-EU cars duties and VAT are added. We give you the full quote before we start.
What do I need to register the car in my name?
Usually a DNI or NIE, an address in Spain, the foreign registration document, the purchase invoice or contract and, if available, the COC. If something is missing, we tell you how to get it.
What if I don’t have the certificate of conformity (COC)?
It can be requested from the manufacturer, or the car can go through individual homologation. We check which option fits your car.
Can I keep driving on foreign plates?
If you live in Spain, the car must be registered here and driving on foreign plates can lead to fines. Tell us your situation and we’ll explain how to do it properly.
Get your car on Spanish plates.
Tell us where it comes from and what car it is. We give you the quote and timeline before we start.