Bringing car from UK

[jasonrlocker]

Kia ora!
Planning to emigrate from UK next year and looking into bringing my boxster.
I realise that it would be much simpler to buy in NZ but am not keen to part with my pride and joy.
I remember something about a car passport which lasts for 1 year but then you have to pay import duty on the vehicle?
Anyone done this or got more info?
Is the duty on the new or present value of the car and what percentage?
What if you sell the car before paying duty!!!
Thanks in advance and here's hoping i can keep the porka
cheers
jason

[Kiwi XTR2]

Welcome to PH

I don't really know the answers to those questions but there are others here who do. There are also a couple of websites that help (I'll look for the links).

How old is the car and how long have you owned it?

[jasonrlocker]

thanks for the welcome
Its a 2005 Boxster 987 and i've owned it from new.
jason

[GravelBen]

I've heard that if you've owned the car for a year or more before bringing into the country you don't have to pay as much tax on it, I'm sure someone who knows a bit more about it will be along shortly...

[Ffirg 005]

Here's the official line - the LTSA here is like the DVLA there.
www.ltsa.govt.nz/importing/index.html

and try using the search facility on this forum using something like "import" and you'll get a few threads where this has been discussed before.

Where are you planning to settle?

Don

[iain a]

Hi

You shouldn't have to pay any tax to import your car if you are emigrating here. I have a residency visa and didn't have to pay anything when I imported my Caterham.. I did have to sign a form undertaking to let the tax people know if I do sell it in the next err 2 years I think. They will then give me a big fat bill.
So if you are bringing your Boxter to keep... you should be OK

Enjoy!

[Kiwi XTR2]

Any chance you'll be using this:

www.pistonheads.com/sales/93740.htm

as packaging for the Boxster ?

[jasonrlocker]

wow thanks for so many helpful replies so quickly.
That transporter has to be seriously good value compared to renting a container for in excess of 1k.
My other half is gonna get seriously upset if you guys start putting ideas like this in my head!!!
She is already counting on the cash from the sale of the porka to use as deposit for a house in new brighton/sumner!!!
We are thinking of settling in c'ch by the way!

cheers
jason

[kylie]

Welcome to PH Jason Christcurch is a fantastic spot.
Regards
Kylie

[robdickinson]

Good luck with your emigration, chhc is ace.

As said bringing a car is doable, often costs a bit, own it for 12+ months and avoid paying GST.

[mark387mw]

If you have a permanent residency visa then as has been said there should be nothing to pay.
I came here on a family partnership permit as recommended by NZ Immigration call centre staff, and to apply for residency once here. This works out a lot cheaper than UK prices however it was a hassle bringing my car in as I wasn't resident despite owning and living in a property here. I had to pay a deposit on the car equivalent to the GST. Customs wanted expensive valuations but eventually accepted a Turners and a NZ TVRCC valuation. Once I have permanent residency I get my money back with interest. I went through Wellington customs but have heard that Auckland customs are more experienced with cars coming from overseas so is less hassle.
Basically, it'll depend on your visa