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Cars from Germany and other EU countries: excise and registration in Poland

There's no customs clearance from EU countries — only excise. We calculate it, file the declaration, arrange the inspection and register the car in Wrocław.

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0%no duty or VAT from the EU
3.1%excise petrol/diesel up to 2000 cc
18.6%excise over 2000 cc
30 daysto register

Figures checked against official sources.

Excise only

When you buy a car in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium or another EU country you pay no duty or VAT. What remains is excise — on the purchase price, at the rate for your engine.

Excise rates

Petrol and diesel: 3.1% up to 2000 cc, 18.6% above. HEV/MHEV hybrid: 1.55% up to 2000 cc, 9.3% up to 3500 cc. PHEV: 0% up to 2000 cc, 9.3% up to 3500 cc. Electric — 0%.

Registration

Inspection 149 zł, OC, sworn translation of the German or other registration document, the registration office. Standard plates — about 160 zł, personalised — about 1200 zł.

Engineup to 2000 cc2000–3500 ccover 3500 cc
Petrol / diesel3,1%18,6%18,6%
Hybrid (HEV / MHEV)1,55%9,3%18,6%
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)0%9,3%18,6%
Electric0%0%0%

Figures checked against official sources.

Step by step

Step by step: Cars from the EU

01Documents
  • Sale contract or invoice
  • Foreign registration document (Zulassungsbescheinigung etc.)
  • Proof of excise payment
  • Passport or residence card
Customs calculator

What customs and registration will cost

Choose where the car is from, the engine and price — we calculate duty, excise, VAT, inspection and registration.

Conditions: 12+ months living outside the EU, the car is yours and used for 6+ months before the move, imported within 12 months, cannot be sold for 12 months.

An estimate: the authorities set the final customs value and taxes. Exchange rates and shipping costs affect the total.

Duty —
Excise —
VAT 23%—
Inspection149 zł
Registration and plates~160 zł
Total taxes and fees—

Our service — from 500 zł, depending on how complex your case is.

Get an exact calculation

Car documents in English, Korean or another language? Sworn translation — DocsCenter →
OC insurance is required before registration — get it at PolisaCenter →

Customs or registration request

A few questions about the car — we reply with a calculation. You can attach photos of the invoice, title or registration.

Photo or scan of the document (optional)Up to 10 files: photos or PDF (invoice, title, registration). Makes the calculation more accurate.
Questions

Questions and answers

01Do I pay VAT on a car from Germany?

A private person buying a used car pays no VAT in Poland. Different rules apply to new cars.

02When is excise due?

The declaration is filed and excise paid within 14 days of bringing the car in.

03Can I drive on German export plates?

Yes, while they're valid. The car must be registered in Poland within 30 days.

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Sources

· AutoCenter (Konstantyn Wrocław)

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Quick request

Name and phone — we'll call back and work out customs and registration for your car. The price depends on how complex your case is. Taxes and state fees are calculated separately in the calculator.

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Name and phone — we'll call back and work out customs and registration for your car.