Registering a car outside the EU

Registration of a vehicle originating outside the European Union

Would you like to register a vehicle from Japan, Dubai, the United States or another non-European country without a COC? Auto Global Advisory checks its compliance, the available documents and the required steps in order to identify a legal, fast, tailored solution that is as cost-effective as possible.

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Procedures

A similar process regardless of the vehicle's origin

We review the documents you have together, then we contact our European partners to ensure the project is viable.

Vehicle from Japan 🇯🇵

Japanese vehicles may require verification of their export documents, technical specifications and compliance with European standards.

Registration in Europe within 1 month.

Vehicle from Dubai 🇦🇪

A vehicle from Dubai or the United Arab Emirates must be analysed in terms of its history, documents, type approval and technical specifications. Versions sold in this region may differ from European models.

Registration of GCC-spec vehicles within 1 month.

Vehicle from the United States 🇺🇸

American vehicles often present differences concerning lighting, signaling, safety equipment or emissions.

Registration in Europe within 1 month.

Vehicle from South Korea or elsewhere 🌍

We review your vehicle’s file and get back to you within 48 hours to confirm the feasibility of registration in Europe through our services.

Support

How does the support process work?

Vehicle analysis

We review its origin, model, year, engine, environmental standard and the available documents. This initial check helps identify any potential technical or administrative obstacles.

Preparing the steps

We specify the supporting documents to gather, the checks to plan and any type-approval steps required before registration.

File follow-up

We keep you informed in real time of the progress of the registration process.

Comparateur d'immatriculation

Comparez le coût d’immatriculation de votre véhicule

France · Slovaquie · Luxembourg · Andorre

3 informations suffisent pour obtenir une estimation dans les 4 pays.

Estimation indicative : le résultat couvre les principaux frais et taxes d'immatriculation. Les frais de transport, de contrôle technique ou d'homologation ne sont pas inclus.

Quels véhicules sont pris en charge ?

Ce comparateur est conçu pour les véhicules thermiques standards réceptionnés dans l'Union européenne (norme WLTP), immatriculés pour la première fois entre le 1er mars 2020 et aujourd'hui. Le montant France n'inclut pas d'éventuel malus lié à la masse du véhicule. Certains véhicules et régimes fiscaux spécifiques ne sont pas encore pris en charge : superethanol E85, hybride, hybride rechargeable, électrique, hydrogène et autres cas particuliers.

Pour ces cas, utilisez le simulateur de malus complet ou contactez-nous directement.

Documents

Which documents should be prepared?

Vehicle documents

Foreign registration certificate

Purchase invoice or proof of ownership

Export documents

Certificate of conformity (if available)

History or additional supporting documents depending on the file

Owner documents

ID document

Full contact details

Proof of purchase

The final list depends on the vehicle’s country of origin, its destination country and the vehicle itself (“standard” vehicle, classic, hypercar, etc.).

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Environmental surcharges, taxes, complex import, or registration: entrust us with your project. Our experts analyze your situation and identify the most advantageous, legal, and suitable solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our experts answer your questions about registering a car outside the EU

Not quite. Feasibility depends on the country of origin, the model, the year, the available documents, technical compliance and the rules of the registration country.

90% of requests received by our teams result in a positive outcome.

At a minimum, you need the foreign registration certificate, the purchase invoice or proof of ownership, the available export documents, the vehicle’s specifications and the owner’s ID document.

It is rare for timelines to exceed 1 month from the moment our teams receive the complete documents.