Tax clearance certificate imported vehicle
Bought a vehicle in an EU country? The tax clearance certificate (quitus fiscal) is required to register it in France. We obtain it for you and handle your registration file from start to finish.
Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy… To register the vehicle in France, the tax clearance certificate confirms the VAT situation is in order. We obtain it with you from the tax office.
For a new or recent vehicle, VAT may be due in France: the certificate takes this into account. An adviser checks your case and the documents needed.
We obtain the tax clearance certificate, the certificate of conformity if needed, the WW plates and the French registration: one file, one contact.
Your tax certificate in 3 steps
Your vehicle details
Country of purchase, invoice, purchase date: we identify the documents required.
We obtain the certificate
We file the request with the tax office and collect the tax clearance certificate.
French registration
We move on to registration: instant interim certificate, registration card within 2-3 days.
What is the tax clearance certificate?
The tax clearance certificate (quitus fiscal) proves that VAT is in order for a vehicle bought in another EU country. It is required to register the vehicle in France and is issued by the tax office of your place of residence.
We handle the whole import file
Tax clearance certificate, certificate of conformity, temporary WW plates and French registration: we coordinate everything for you, with short-term insurance during the process if needed.
Why choose us
Frequently asked questions
When is the tax clearance certificate required?
To register in France a vehicle bought in another EU country. It confirms VAT is in order.
Can you obtain it for me?
Yes. We file the request and collect the certificate, then move on to registration.
What if I also need the certificate of conformity?
We handle that too: see our certificate of conformity page.
See also: Certificate of conformity · Imported vehicle · Registration
Frequently asked questions
When is the tax clearance certificate required?
To register in France a vehicle bought in another EU country. It confirms VAT is in order.
Can you obtain it for me?
Yes, we file the request and collect the certificate, then move on to registration.
What about the certificate of conformity?
We handle that too, within the same import file.