Blog — import, taxes & tips

New in Portugal means overpaying and steep depreciation. See what actually makes sense to buy in 2026, by budget and segment, with concrete numbers.

Term, down payment, TAEG vs TAN and the real cost of a car loan in Portugal, with worked examples for a 20 000 € car.

Cloned listings, deposits by transfer, dream-priced 'German' cars, tampered odometers. The 7 most common schemes in Portugal — based on PSP and PJ police alerts — plus a protection checklist.

How to sell a car in Portugal in 1–2 days: online valuation, inspection, instant payment. We also buy cars on foreign plates. An honest look at buy-out vs private sale.

Browsing cars on mobile.de or AutoScout24 for import to Portugal? Our free Chrome extension shows the ISV import tax and annual IUC right on the listing — one click, no manual input.

A non-resident may drive a Ukrainian-plated car in Portugal for up to roughly 183 days in any 12 months. After that: legalize it (ISV import tax) or sell — overstaying risks a fine and seizure.

An English-speaking car dealer in Portugal with four services: buy from stock, source, import to order or via auction, and sell your car. DAV, ISV import tax and IUC calculated before you commit.

Legalizing a car in Portugal: inspection, DAV within 20 working days, ISV, IMT plates within 60 days and annual IUC. Step by step with deadlines, costs and common mistakes.

Legalizing an imported car in Portugal means an inspection, the DAV within 20 working days, ISV payment and IMT plates — usually 3 to 5 weeks. 2026 guide with documents, deadlines and costs.

It depends on the model: in a typical calculation, a €20,000 car from Germany comes to ~€24,400 versus €30,000 at a Portuguese dealer. On cheap city cars, importing rarely pays off.

Importing from Germany takes three steps: transport at €500–1,200, fixed costs of €1,500–2,500 before the import tax (ISV) and a 3–6 week process. Step by step: DAV, ISV with up to 80% age reduction, IUC.