{"id":57634,"date":"2024-12-30T09:38:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T08:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.openlane.eu\/?post_type=faq&#038;p=57634"},"modified":"2024-12-30T09:39:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T08:39:11","slug":"6-8-what-are-the-steps-italian-customers-need-to-follow-for-importing-vehicles-and-paying-vat-after-being-invoiced-by-openlane-europe","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/info.openlane.eu\/en\/help\/faq\/for-buyers\/cost-payments\/6-8-what-are-the-steps-italian-customers-need-to-follow-for-importing-vehicles-and-paying-vat-after-being-invoiced-by-openlane-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"6.8 What are the steps Italian customers need to follow for importing vehicles and paying VAT after being invoiced by OPENLANE Europe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the new invoicing changes, Italian customers with VAT linked to<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>VIES<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>will now be responsible for the import process and VAT payment. The procedure differs depending on whether the vehicle is a<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Margin car<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>or the VAT is excluded:<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Margin cars<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Step 1: Contact the Revenue Agency<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Locate the appropriate Revenue Agency office for your region.<\/li>\n<li>Request an appointment to unlock the chassis number by phone or online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span>Step 2: Prepare the Required Documents At your appointment, present the following:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Original Registration Document: Proof of ownership from the country of origin.<\/li>\n<li>Purchase Invoice: Details of the vehicle and price.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of Payment: Evidence of payment (e.g., bank transfer receipt).<\/li>\n<li>Margin Certificate: Provided by Openlane, confirming the vehicle was sold under the margin scheme (specific VAT regime).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><span>Step 3: Provide Additional Documents if Requested<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>The Revenue Agency may ask for more documents (e.g., customs clearance, Certificate of Conformity).<\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Step 4: Attend Appointment<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>Present all documents, and the Revenue Agency will unlock the chassis number.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Step 5: Complete Vehicle Registration<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>Register the vehicle with the Motorizzazione Civile (motor vehicle authority), pay taxes, and obtain Italian plates and insurance.<\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><br \/>\nVAT excluded vehicles<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Guide to Importing Foreign Vehicles into Italy (VAT excluded Vehicles)<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Step 1: Make VAT Payment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calculate the VAT due for the vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Pay VAT using the F24 form. Complete the payment via bank transfer or other accepted methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span>Step 2: Request CED Receipt<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Submit the following documents to your local Revenue Agency to request the CED receipt:<\/li>\n<li>Purchase Invoice: The original invoice detailing the vehicle purchase.<\/li>\n<li>F24 Form and Payment Proof: Completed F24 form and proof of the VAT payment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><strong>Step 3: Check for Chassis Block During Registration<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>If the vehicle&#8217;s chassis is blocked when attempting registration, check your tax drawer (Cassetto Fiscale) on the Revenue Agency\u2019s online portal.<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Step 4: Resolve Chassis Block (only necessary if blocked)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>If the chassis is not matched or shows insufficient payment, contact the Revenue Agency to request unblocking.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Step 5: Complete Registration<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>Once unblocked, proceed with vehicle registration through the Motorizzazione Civile, including paying any other fees and obtaining Italian license plates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the new invoicing changes, Italian customers with VAT linked to\u00a0VIES\u00a0will now be responsible for the import process and VAT payment. 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