Exporting then reimporting Motorhome

[frwjd]

We're currently in Turkey and have a permit to stay 12 months.

Our vehicle insurance and mot will need renewing during that period but we don't want to drive back to the UK.

So if we notify the DVLA that we have exported our vehicle then register it here in Turkey what happens when if and when we return to the UK?
It would still be on Turkish plates so we would need to reregister in the UK.
Big question is will any duties and/or taxes be due in the UK?

I've looked online but get lost in a loop between "no taxes due if you are exemp from taxes" but it doesn't explain who is tax exempt.
It isn't a new vehicle.
Thanks

 

[nicholsong]

We're currently in Turkey and have a permit to stay 12 months.

Our vehicle insurance and mot will need renewing during that period but we don't want to drive back to the UK.

So if we notify the DVLA that we have exported our vehicle then register it here in Turkey what happens when if and when we return to the UK?
It would still be on Turkish plates so we would need to reregister in the UK.
Big question is will any duties and/or taxes be due in the UK?

I've looked online but get lost in a loop between "no taxes due if you are exemp from taxes" but it doesn't explain who is tax exempt.
It isn't a new vehicle.
Thanks

I do not have an answer but I am interested in the defintive answer.

I formally exported our MH last year, but did not say where to.

We may eventually move to UK.

I assume that re-registering will be no problem - except for DVLA of course.

I had never considered any taxes, since VAT had been paid in UK.

I suppose our only definitive answer will come from HMRC Customs.

In your case what is the situation for registration and taxes in Turkey - that could be a bit problematical?

Geoff

EDIT: I wonder If I should have, and maybe you should, get a declaration from HMRC that it was exported with no tax owing and no tax due on re-import.

 

[bobandjanie]

If it's anything like Spain it's not an easy task most people pay someone to do it, whatever you do don't mention anything to the DVLA until you manage to re register, its expensive and here you have an import tax amongst other fees, we purchased our motorhome in Germany so nothing had to be changed, but we thought the cost of doing our UK motorhome into Spain not worth the hassle. Bob.

Ps Just reading Geoff post nicholsong in Spain you will be classed as tax resident after 183 days something else to check out.

 

[frwjd]

I agree that I should get in touch with HMRC regarding duties and taxes, thought I'd ask on here as it's such a knowledgeable group.

I've been in touch with an expert on Turkish customs law and will meet him next week.

Thanks for your contribution

 

[Bolti]

I exported a UK car to Spain got it reregistered there paying import taxes and matriculation fees, took it back to UK put it back on UK plates (no taxes payable) was given it's original reg number, it saved buying new plates. When next in Spain had it removed temporally from the Spanish system this means I can return it to Spain at some point in the future and pay only 8€ to put it back on Spanish plates.

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[frwjd]

I exported a UK car to Spain got it reregistered there paying import taxes and matriculation fees, took it back to UK put it back on UK plates (no taxes payable) was given it's original reg number, it saved buying new plates. When next in Spain had it removed temporally from the Spanish system this means I can return it to Spain at some point in the future and pay only 8€ to put it back on Spanish plates.

Good to know that you didn't incur charges in the UK, thanks

 

[nicholsong]

I exported a UK car to Spain got it reregistered there paying import taxes and matriculation fees, took it back to UK put it back on UK plates (no taxes payable) was given it's original reg number, it saved buying new plates. When next in Spain had it removed temporally from the Spanish system this means I can return it to Spain at some point in the future and pay only 8€ to put it back on Spanish plates.

Was the re-import to UK before or after Brexit? Could be different rules?

 

[Bolti]

Was the re-import to UK before or after Brexit? Could be different rules?

2019 so just before.

 

[Lenny HB]

As far as I know if it is your own personal vehicle you are reimporting there is no duty or tax due.

 

[frwjd]

As far as I know if it is your own personal vehicle you are reimporting there is no duty or tax due.

Thanks, that's my understanding.but I'll try to get written confirmation from HMRC