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What will this car really cost you in Europe?
Enter a UAE price and your known costs. The calculator applies customs duty and import VAT for Germany, Italy or Spain, keeps missing costs visible, and separates the price difference from your potential margin.
How this estimate works
- Customs value is the purchase price plus transport and insurance to the EU border (CIF).
- Customs duty is applied to the customs value. 10% is the standard EU rate for passenger cars from outside the EU; some vehicles, such as qualifying historic cars, are treated differently.
- Import VAT is applied to the customs value plus duty. Delivery costs to the final destination in the EU can also form part of the VAT base, so treat this figure as a minimum.
- VAT-registered dealers can normally reclaim import VAT, so it is shown separately and excluded from landed cost. Check how your resale will be taxed with your tax adviser.
- Spain: registration tax is estimated on the purchase price using the national CO₂ bands; the tax authority may use its own valuation tables.
- Approval, registration and modification costs vary by car and country; get a quote from your inspection body.
Official sources · Rates last reviewed 2026-10-25
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