Car Shipping To Israel (2)

Israeli car shipping tax
There are several taxes to be paid while shipping cars to Israel. One of the mandatory taxes to be paid while shipping cars to Israel is VAT – Value Added Tax. This tax is to be paid irrespective of the country from which the car is to be shipped from and irrespective of engine size of car.

Shipment method while shipping cars to Israel
The Shipment method while shipping cars to Israel varies depending on the customer’s choice. Many importers prefer to ship cars to Israel in containers. It is possible to carry out shipment of cars to Israel in a separate container or one can ship the car to Israel in the same container along with other domestic goods in a secured and separate place.

Processes at Customs while shipping cars to Israel
After the shipment of the car from any country to Israel, to get the car cleared from customs authority in Israel, it is essential for any person to have proper valid documents relating to the shipped car. Some of the vital documents needed are an Israeli driver’s license, personal import license, documents relating to insurance on the shipped car, documents showing clear title of the shipped car, original invoice showing purchase of shipped car, documents showing pass in the test of local safety requirements by Israel and citizenship documents.

In relation to the above, the Ministry of Transportation grants the personal import license. The Ministry of Transportation has guidelines on importing certain models of car and the grant is done if the shipped car fulfills the same. Having proper knowledge of the same would enable a person while shipping cars to Israel to have all documents well in place beforehand. For instance, it is essential to apply and get an Israel driver’s license at least three months before moving to Israel.

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