Northern Ireland Sourcing Programme

The Zero-Tax
Import Route

Pre-owned vehicles sourced from Northern Ireland qualify under EU customs rules to enter Cyprus without import duty and without import VAT. On a standard import from mainland UK or Japan, both charges apply — adding tens of thousands of euros to the cost of your vehicle. Our Northern Ireland programme eliminates them entirely.

Example Saving
Porsche Cayenne
€19,776
Saved in border taxes on a €62,000 vehicle versus a standard import
Example Saving
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S
€27,810
Saved in border taxes on an €88,000 vehicle versus a standard import
Example Saving
Bentley Continental GT
€45,423
Saved in border taxes on a €145,000 vehicle versus a standard import
Understanding the Difference

Not All Imports Are Equal

Whether a vehicle is new or used, and where it is sourced from, directly determines what taxes apply at the Cyprus border. The table below shows the three scenarios clearly.

Vehicle Route Import Duty Import VAT Border Tax Burden
Standard import — mainland UK, Japan, or other non-EU 10% — charged 19% — charged Maximum
New vehicle from Northern Ireland €0 19% — still applies Duty saving only
Pre-owned vehicle from Northern Ireland  — Walkey Group €0 €0 Zero — full saving

Only a pre-owned vehicle from Northern Ireland qualifies for the full saving on both charges. A new vehicle — even from Northern Ireland — would still attract VAT. Vehicles from mainland UK or Japan are subject to both charges regardless of age. Our Northern Ireland pre-owned programme is the only route that eliminates both.

Worked Examples

What You Actually Save

Border taxes are calculated on the vehicle's customs value — purchase price plus shipping to Cyprus. Using an estimated freight of €2,000, the figures below show the saving on three vehicles.

Porsche Cayenne
Porsche
Cayenne
Vehicle price €62,000
Customs value (CIF) €64,000
Standard border taxes €19,776
Walkey Group border taxes €0
Your saving €19,776
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 63 S
Vehicle price €88,000
Customs value (CIF) €90,000
Standard border taxes €27,810
Walkey Group border taxes €0
Your saving €27,810
Bentley Continental GT
Bentley
Continental GT
Vehicle price €145,000
Customs value (CIF) €147,000
Standard border taxes €45,423
Walkey Group border taxes €0
Your saving €45,423
The Process

From Selection
to Your Door

Walkey Group manages every step. You deal with us from first enquiry to delivery — one point of contact, one all-in price.

1
Tell us the vehicle you want
Share your specification — make, model, year, colour, and options. We locate the right vehicle from our established UK sourcing network, fully inspected with clean history and complete documentation.
2
We handle all sourcing and export documentation
Once you confirm your vehicle, we manage the complete purchase and export process. All paperwork is handled by our team — you deal directly with Walkey Group throughout, with full transparency at every step.
3
We ship and clear Cyprus customs — zero border taxes
The vehicle is shipped to Limassol — standard delivery approximately €2,000, arriving within 1–2 months. We manage the complete import clearance. The vehicle enters Cyprus free of import duty and free of import VAT.
4
Registration, Cyprus tax, and delivery — all included
We prepare your Cyprus registration documents and pay the First Registration Tax (FRT) on your behalf — included in your quoted price. Your vehicle is then delivered directly to your door, or a location of your choice in Cyprus.
At Every Price Point

Border Taxes Comparison

The table below shows the border tax saving across a range of vehicle prices. Duty and VAT on standard imports are calculated on the customs value — vehicle price plus €2,000 estimated freight.

Vehicle Price CIF (incl. €2k freight) Standard Import Taxes Walkey Group (NI) Your Saving
€40,000 €42,000 €12,978 €0 €12,978
€60,000 €62,000 €19,158 €0 €19,158
€80,000 €82,000 €25,338 €0 €25,338
€100,000 €102,000 €31,518 €0 €31,518
€130,000 €132,000 €40,788 €0 €40,788
€180,000 €182,000 €56,238 €0 €56,238

Duty at 10% of CIF; import VAT at 19% of (CIF + duty). Applies to standard imports from mainland UK, Japan, and other non-EU territories. Pre-owned Northern Ireland vehicles qualify under EU customs rules for zero import duty and zero import VAT. First Registration Tax (FRT) is a Cyprus domestic charge that applies to all vehicles on first registration — it is included in Walkey Group's quoted service price.

Begin Your Enquiry

Commission Your Vehicle
Through Our NI Programme

Submit an Import Request