You are moving to Switzerland
Your car as household goods (Übersiedlungsgut): no automobile tax and no VAT if you have used it yourself abroad for at least 6 months.
Importing a car: what does it really cost?
Drop the listing here and see the costs. Taxes, CO2 penalty and registration in your canton, based on the rules in force.
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How it works
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Check the costs
Taxes, CO2 penalty and your canton’s fees, every line explained.
Ask for a quote
We handle transport, customs, inspection and registration.
Who it is for
You found a better deal abroad
Germany, Italy, France, Austria: we work out whether the import pays off, and we collect the car.
You want something special
Rare models, collector cars, custom builds: we clarify approval and inspection in advance.
What we handle for you
- Finding and checking the car, negotiating the price
- Transport to your door
- Customs clearance, automobile tax and VAT
- CO2 reporting to ASTRA and SFOE
- Vehicle inspection (MFK) at the road traffic office
- Insurance and registration with Swiss plates
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay customs duty on import?
No. Industrial tariffs were abolished on 1 January 2024, cars included. You do pay 4 % automobile tax and 8.1 % import VAT.
When do I get the German VAT back?
Only if you buy from a dealer who shows the VAT separately and the car is demonstrably exported. There is no refund on private sales.
What is the CO2 penalty?
Cars that count as new in Switzerland must not exceed a CO2 target. In 2026 every gram above it costs CHF 95. A car counts as new if it was registered abroad for less than 6 months, or 6 to 12 months with under 5,000 km.
What does registration cost?
It depends on the canton: inspection, registration document and plates. Our canton comparison shows the published fees.
I am moving to Switzerland. Do I pay taxes?
Not if you have used the car yourself abroad for at least 6 months and keep using it here. Then it counts as household goods and is exempt from automobile tax and VAT.
Ready to import?
Send us your request. You get a binding quote with a fixed price for our work.