Vehicle Import Tax Calculator

Calculate accurate Portuguese ISV (import tax) and IUC (road tax) for your vehicle import

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Portuguese Tax Calculators

Get accurate calculations for both import tax (ISV) and annual road tax (IUC) based on official Portuguese rates

ISV Tax Calculator

Import tax when bringing a vehicle to Portugal. Based on engine size (larger = more tax) + CO2 emissions (higher = more tax). Discounts available: Older vehicles up to 80% off, plug-in hybrids 75% off.

💡 Tip: Always round UP to the nearest year (2.1 years = 3 years)

IUC Tax Calculator

Annual road tax for all vehicles in Portugal. Based on engine size + CO2 emissions + registration year. Diesel vehicles pay 10% surcharge. Pre-2007 vehicles have fixed rates.

Portuguese Vehicle Import Guide & Checklist

Complete step-by-step guide for importing your vehicle to Portugal

🔗 Useful Links

Import Taxes Calculator (ISV): impostosobreveiculos.info/isv

Road Tax Calculator (IUC): impostosobreveiculos.info/iuc

Car Transport - Clicktrans: clicktrans.com

Car Transport - DriiveMe: driiveme.pt

BMW VIN Decoder: bimmer.work

Vehicle Categories: IMT Categories

Customs Portal: Portal Aduaneiro

📋 Pre-Import Checklist

Required Documents

  • ☐ Certificate of Conformity (CoC) - Original
  • ☐ MOT/TÜV Certificate - Valid inspection
  • ☐ Vehicle Registration Document - From origin country
  • ☐ Maintenance Records - Service history
  • ☐ Owner Identification - Passport or Citizen Card copy

Vehicle Condition Documentation

  • ☐ Startup video with full walkaround
  • ☐ Damage photos (all angles)
  • ☐ Tire condition photos
  • ☐ Odometer reading (photo)

💰 Estimated Costs

MOT (Tow)€120
MOT (Standard)€90
IMT Bureaucracy€50
License Plates€30
Conservatório€60
Total Fixed Costs~€532

Excluding taxes and insurance

🚗 Import Procedure Timeline

⚠️ Maximum Deadlines: DAV submission (20 days) → Tax payment (+10 days) → DUA request (+30 days) → Final registration (+60 days)

1

Request Homologation Number

CHNAC Portal

Vehicle Registration + CoC

2

Partially fill Model 9 Form

IMT Forms

Downloaded form + vehicle information

3

Portuguese MOT Inspection

Local MOT Center

Vehicle + Documents

4

Submit DAV Declaration

Customs Portal

All documents (front & back scans)

5

Pay Import Taxes

ATM/Bank/Online

Tax reference from DAV

6

Order License Plates

Any licensed store

Payment proof

7

Arrange Insurance

Insurance company

Registration docs

8

Submit Model 9

IMT Office

Completed forms

9

Register Ownership

Loja do Cidadão

All documentation

10

Pay Annual Road Tax (IUC)

Online/ATM

Vehicle registration

⚡ Pro Tips

  • Emergency processing available at IMT for double cost (2 days instead of 3 weeks)
  • Keep digital copies of all documents
  • Insurance required before final registration
  • Use tax simulators to budget accurately
  • Consider professional transport services for valuable vehicles

How Portuguese Vehicle Taxes Work

Understanding the mathematics behind ISV and IUC calculations

ISV Tax Breakdown

The Basic Concept

Portugal taxes vehicles based on two main factors: engine size (larger engines = more tax) and pollution level (more CO2 emissions = more tax).

Engine Tax Formula (2025)

If engine ≤ 1000cc: Tax = (engine × 1.09) - 849.03

If engine ≤ 1250cc: Tax = (engine × 1.18) - 850.69

If engine > 1250cc: Tax = (engine × 5.61) - 6194.88

Example: 2000cc = (2000 × 5.61) - 6194.88 = €5,025.12

CO2 Tax Formula (2025)

NEDC (Standard):

Diesel: (CO2 × 268.42) - 33447.90 (high emissions)

Gasoline: (CO2 × 205.65) - 33390.12 (high emissions)

WLTP (Modern):

Diesel: (CO2 × 282.35) - 38271.32 (high emissions)

Gasoline: (CO2 × 233.81) - 41910.96 (high emissions)

Different brackets for different CO2 ranges

WLTP vs NEDC

Key Difference: WLTP and NEDC use completely different formula tables

• NEDC: Older emission standard (higher tax for same CO2)

• WLTP: Modern emission standard (slightly lower tax)

Example: 292g CO2 gasoline = €26,659.68 (NEDC) vs €26,361.56 (WLTP)

Age Discounts Applied

Discounts applied to EACH component separately:

• 6 months: 10% | 1-2 years: 20% | 2-3 years: 28%

• 3-4 years: 35% | 4-5 years: 43% | 5-6 years: 52%

• 6-7 years: 60% | 7-8 years: 65% | 8-9 years: 70%

• 9-10 years: 75% | 10+ years: 80% discount

💡 Always round UP to nearest year (2.1 years = 3 years)

Special Rules

  • • Plug-in Hybrid: 75% discount on both components
  • • Minimum Tax: Always €100 minimum (after all discounts)
  • • Calculation Order: Base tax → hybrid discount → age discount → minimum

IUC Tax Breakdown

Every vehicle in Portugal pays IUC annually. Amount depends on engine size, CO2 emissions, fuel type, and registration year.

Pre-2007 Vehicles (Fixed Rates)

≤ 1000cc: €45.83 | 1001-1300cc: €68.74

1301-1750cc: €91.66 | 1751-2600cc: €137.49

2601-3500cc: €183.31 | >3500cc: €320.30

Post-2007 Vehicles (Complex Formula)

Base rate by engine size + CO2 penalty

Example: 2000cc = €91.66 base + CO2 surcharge

Diesel Surcharge

Diesel vehicles pay an additional 10% surcharge on top of the calculated IUC amount.

💡 Pro Tips for Lower Taxes

ISV Tax Savings

  • Import older vehicles: 3+ years old receive significant discounts (up to 80%)
  • Consider plug-in hybrids: 75% tax reduction if CO2 ≤ 50g/km
  • Smaller engines save money: Under 1250cc has much lower tax rates
  • Lower CO2 = lower tax: Every g/km reduction saves money

IUC Tax Savings

  • Petrol over diesel: Avoid the 10% diesel surcharge
  • Pre-2007 vehicles: Fixed rates are often lower than new formula
  • Lower CO2 emissions: Reduces annual tax significantly
  • Smaller engines: Base rate is much lower for smaller displacement

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Complete Guide to Portuguese Vehicle Import Taxes

ISV Tax (Import Tax) Explained

The ISV (Imposto Sobre Veículos) is Portugal's vehicle import tax, calculated using a complex formula based on:

  • • Engine displacement (cubic capacity)
  • • CO2 emissions per kilometer
  • • Vehicle age (significant discounts for older cars)
  • • Fuel type (hybrid vehicles get 75% discount)

IUC Tax (Annual Road Tax)

The IUC (Imposto Único de Circulação) is Portugal's annual road tax that every vehicle owner must pay:

  • • Based on engine size and CO2 emissions
  • • Diesel vehicles pay 10% surcharge
  • • Pre-2007 vehicles use fixed rate tables
  • • Post-2007 vehicles use emission-based formula

Why Choose ADC for Your Vehicle Import?

Importing a vehicle to Portugal involves complex paperwork, tax calculations, and bureaucratic processes. The Algarve Drivers Club offers comprehensive import services that handle every aspect of your vehicle import:

Vehicle Sourcing

We locate and inspect vehicles across Europe, ensuring quality and value.

Tax Calculation & Payment

Accurate ISV and IUC calculations with official tax authority payments.

Portuguese Registration

Complete vehicle registration process with Portuguese authorities.

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