Register for imported used cars

The Transport Ministry has created an online database for imported used vehicles through a register of such vehicles in an effort to stop the phenomena of violations detected during customs clearance.

Many unsuspecting drivers have not only bought a car that has done far more kilometers than the odometer shows, but may also be facing fines and prosecution by the state for nonpayment of value-added tax and registration fees.

At the same time, a number of fraudsters import vehicles and present forged documents to avoid customs clearance costs.

The tax authorities have found tax evasion in a large percentage of such vehicles on which checks are carried out to see whether VAT has been paid. Between April 1 and December 31, 2021, it emerged that for 34.2% of the imported used vehicles that were checked, the VAT due had not been paid, while the average fine charged...