Moving to Germany, what to do with my Dutch car?

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Daniele 7826105

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Dear forum,
my apologies if I write in English, my Dutch is not yet very good!
I am writing in this forum hoping to have some useful advice on my personal situation.
I live now with my girlfriend in The NL, and I have a job and a car here too with a dutch plate (Mazda 3 2014 65K-km). My girlfriend, however, got a job in Germany so we are thinking about moving to Germany (about 40kms away from where we live now). I am not sure what would be the best option for my car? Sell it or import it?
I am also concerned about how this would impact my tax declaration, as my job is still in the NL.
What do you think?
thank you in advance
Daniele
 
In general I would say to take it with you to Germany. Considering the age and mileage on the car it seems it is still in good shape. So if the car fits your needs I would suggest to export it to Germany, could even be a chance that you get back some BPM but not 100% sure about the exact rules and regulations about that.
 
Hi Total,
thanks for the answer. Yes fits good and I want to keep it for 2 more years at least. Further questions:

- Do you think I am eligible for the CoC document so that I can skip the German car inspection?
- In case I have to go to the inspection, how much does it cost roughly the procedure?
- Does anyone know how the BMP return actually work?

Thank you again for your help!
Daniele
 
Personally, I would sell the car. Generally speaking cars in Germany are cheaper so if you'd get a good price for your current Mazda you might be able to upgrade to something a bit younger or less driven. Importing a car can be a bit stressful if you're doing it for the first time and you don't need that hassle when starting a new job and moving to a new country.
 
If you register your car in Germany, you can get some of the BPM back. This is based on a deprecation table, which can be found here: https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontentnl/belastingdienst/prive/auto_en_vervoer/belastingen_op_auto_en_motor/bpm/bpm_berekenen_en_betalen/afschrijving_met_koerslijst_taxatierapport_of_forfaitaire_tabel/afschrijving_met_forfaitaire_tabel

I think you can get a CoC document from your Mazda dealer.
 
I would import the car in germany. When you relocate the import process should not be a big deal and you get some BPM back that will cover any expenses you might have.
There is no relation to your income tax.
 
Daniele 7826105 zei:
(..) My girlfriend, however, got a job in Germany so we are thinking about moving to Germany (about 40kms away from where we live now). I am not sure what would be the best option for my car? Sell it or import it?
I am also concerned about how this would impact my tax declaration, as my job is still in the NL.
(..)
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The car is one of the issues to deal with.. more complex is the situation of 1 job in DLD en 1 in NL.. tax related.

Go to a specialised tax advisor (NL/DLD work - living) for your situation. Maybe is living in NL the beter solution.
 
Thanks everyone for their comments

@Durashift,
my job is entirely in NL and I am not married. My tax advisor is specialised in NL/IT as originally I am from Italy.

@V0RQ I checked with the online calculator I can get around 750 Euro back

@Joe I bought the car used from a car dealer, not from Mazda dealer in NL
 
Since trading in a young car will easily cost you €1800 (the profit of the trader, probably more) I would import.

Compare how your car model and age sells in NL and DE and see if you would gain a lot. Again, selling privately (to a trader) is a lot less then the commercial selling prices you will find on autotrader.nl and alike.

Also check ANWB.nl for a price estimate.
 
A friend of mine was in the same position years ago. Not sure of all the details, but it's something like this:
- If you're planning to keep the car for the next years, take it with you (import/export it). Since you're actually moving, the car becomes part of your inventory so it's not too expensive. When you import/export a car without moving (for own use or to sell it), taxes are higher.
- If you're already looking for another car, simply sell it in the Netherlands and look for a new one in Germany. That way you benefit from the fact that cars in Germany are cheaper.
 
Durashift zei:
Daniele 7826105 zei:
(..) My girlfriend, however, got a job in Germany so we are thinking about moving to Germany (about 40kms away from where we live now). I am not sure what would be the best option for my car? Sell it or import it?
I am also concerned about how this would impact my tax declaration, as my job is still in the NL.
(..)
Klik om te vergroten...

The car is one of the issues to deal with.. more complex is the situation of 1 job in DLD en 1 in NL.. tax related.

Go to a specialised tax advisor (NL/DLD work - living) for your situation. Maybe is living in NL the beter solution.
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It's not that complex. The one working in NL has to do his tax declaration in the Netherlands. His income will be more than 90% from the Netherlands, his total (his and his partners) will be less than 90% from the Netherlands making his partner not his fiscal partner. He doesn't need to specify anything of his partner. His partner has no income in the Netherlands and only has to do the tax declaration in Germany.
 
V0RQ zei:
Since trading in a young car will easily cost you €1800 (the profit of the trader, probably more) I would import.

Compare how your car model and age sells in NL and DE and see if you would gain a lot. Again, selling privately (to a trader) is a lot less then the commercial selling prices you will find on autotrader.nl and alike.

Also check ANWB.nl for a price estimate.
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- I paid it in NL 20 months ago € 17.000
- According to ANWB Inruil bij autobedrijf is € 13.400
- In DE same conditions of 20 months ago is around € 15.500

Leon in zn Fiesta zei:
A friend of mine was in the same position years ago. Not sure of all the details, but it's something like this:
- If you're planning to keep the car for the next years, take it with you (import/export it). Since you're actually moving, the car becomes part of your inventory so it's not too expensive. When you import/export a car without moving (for own use or to sell it), taxes are higher.
- If you're already looking for another car, simply sell it in the Netherlands and look for a new one in Germany. That way you benefit from the fact that cars in Germany are cheaper.
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I have it for 20 months and I like it, I was counting to keep for around 30K (~2 more years)
 
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