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Practical guides on Vehicle Registration Tax in Ireland: rates and bands, imports from Northern Ireland and the UK, reliefs, deadlines and worked examples in euro.
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7 August 2026 · VRT rates
How Much Is VRT in Ireland? Full 2026 Rates, Bands and Worked Examples
VRT runs from 7% to 41% of your car's Open Market Selling Price depending on CO2 emissions, plus a NOx levy. The full 2026 band table, the exact Revenue formula and three worked examples in euro.
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7 August 2026 · Import guide
VRT From Northern Ireland to Ireland: What You Pay and How to Register in 2026
A qualifying Northern Ireland vehicle escapes customs duty and 23% import VAT when registered in the Republic. The three tax situations, the proof Revenue accepts and the 7 and 30 day deadlines.