Do I pay VAT on this imported car?

Do I pay VAT on this imported car?

Hi I'm looking to buy a car in northern ireland to import to the south.the car came to northern ireland 0n the 22/02/22.the car has been owned privately since.im I rite in thinking now because the car has been owned privately that I won't have to pay vat on the car now when I vrt it to the south? Under the new framework regards john

Our answer:

Hi John,

From what you've told us then yes, it does not sound like you would be liable for VAT or customs duty on that car. 

Shane O'Donoghue

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