Importing a car to Belgium from Germany
Belgium is one of the simpler imports — the online E705 customs step is free and the whole thing can be done in a week or two.
Paperwork difficulty: Moderate
Documents you need
- Foreign registration certificates
- Invoice/contract
- COC
- E705 customs clearance (free, online via MyMinfin)
What it costs
Step by step
- Buy the car and declare it via E705 on MyMinfin
- Pass the contrôle technique
- Arrange insurance
- Register via WebDIV — plate arrives by post
Top traps to avoid
The VAT rule that costs thousands
Across every corridor, one EU rule costs buyers thousands: a vehicle that is less than 6 months old OR has under 6,000 km counts as 'new' and VAT is due in your destination country at your rate — whatever the price, even from a private seller. And a 'VAT-qualifying' (ex-lease/company) car should be bought net by a VAT-registered business, not at the gross price. When in doubt, get the VAT treatment in writing before you pay.
Before you import
Figures are indicative for 2026 from official sources; regional and annually-indexed amounts change — verify before you commit. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.
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