Since new European laws came into place regarding the imposing of VAT at point of import on goods arriving from within the EU, the Irish government decided that all vehicles arriving into the country are subject to a Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT). This is effectively the same thing, but it gets around the new EU laws.
You are exempt from paying VRT if you are
1. Transferring your Residence to the Republic
2. Transferring your Business to the Republic
3. You've inherited the vehicle
4. Vehicles brought in temporarily by visitors
Relief is also available for certain persons with disabilities who meet specified medical criteria. An information booklet VRT 7 is available from the Central Repayments Office, Coolshannagh, Monaghan - Telephone 047-82800.
Vehicle Registration Tax is chargeable on the registration of a motor vehicle in the Republic. All motor vehicles in the Republic, other than those brought in temporarily by visitors, must be registered with the Revenue Commissioners. A vehicle must be registered before it can be licensed for road tax purposes. You must register it and pay VRT by the end of the next working day following its arrival in the Republic (at any Vehicle Registration Office). If the vehicle is new, VAT is also payable.
Local Vehicle Registration Office
The Dun Laoghaire office has been closed.
The closest office is now:
St John's House, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Tel: 01 414 9777
southcountycus@revenue.ie
Business Hours: Monday to Friday:
9:30 - 12:45, 14:00 - 16:00
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Cars
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up to 1400cc
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22.5% of OMSP (Subject to a min. tax of €315)
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1401cc - 1900cc
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25% of OMSP(Subject to a min. tax of €315)
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over 1900cc
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30% of OMSP (Subject to a min. tax of €315)
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Small Vans and some jeeps
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13.3% of OMSP (Subject to a min. tax of €125)
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Motor Cycles
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New
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€2 per cc up to 350cc and €1 per cc thereafter
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Used
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€2 per cc up to 350cc and €1 per cc thereafter less a deduction for age.
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Hybrid Electric Vehicles
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50% of VRT payable may be remitted or repaid in respect of certain hybrid vehicles. A hybrid electric vehicle is a vehicle that derives its power from a combination of an electric motor and an internal combustion engine and is capable of being driven on electric propulsion alone for a material part of its normal driving cycle.
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Other Vehicles
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e.g. Tractors, Large Vans, Lorries etc a flat rate of €50.
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Some Handy Links
Government Information on VRT
Commercial Aspects of Vehicle Registration Tax in Ireland
Oasis Public Information on VRT
Government VRT Calculator
