Quitus Fiscal (Tax Clearance Certificate): Registering a Vehicle Imported from the EU in France

⚠️ Important: The quitus fiscal is mandatory for all vehicles imported from an EU country. Without it, you cannot register your vehicle in France.

The quitus fiscal (or tax clearance certificate) is a document certifying that the vehicle is in good standing with regard to Value Added Tax (VAT). It is issued by the tax authorities and is mandatory for registering a vehicle purchased in the EU.

Concerned EU countries:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.

Important: The quitus fiscal must be requested after the vehicle's delivery.

📍 Departments of Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Moselle, Bas-Rhin:

Since 14/09/2023, you must submit your request via the ANTS online procedure:

• ✅ Registration request also serving as a quitus fiscal request
• ✅ Accessible on www.ants.gouv.fr under the "Registration" section
• ✅ VAT paid by credit card or direct debit
• ✅ Supporting documents submitted digitally

📍 Other departments:

You must send your quitus fiscal request n°1993-PART-D-SD by email:

• ✅ Sent to the Service des Impôts des Entreprises (SIE) of your domicile
• ✅ VAT paid exclusively by bank transfer
• ✅ SIE contact details on impots.gouv.fr

✅ Mandatory documents:

• Valid identity document in the buyer's name
• Proof of address less than 6 months old (for individuals)
• Kbis extract (for professional buyers)
• Foreign registration certificate (if the vehicle has already been registered)
• Purchase invoice (if purchased from a garage/company) or transfer certificate (if purchased from an individual)
• Certificate of conformity issued by the manufacturer (for new vehicles never registered)
• French or foreign technical inspection less than 6 months old (if no certificate of conformity)

💰 Download form 1993-PART-D-SD

Get the quitus fiscal application form and all other necessary documents for free.

Once the quitus fiscal is obtained, you will need to provide these documents for registration:

• Signed registration application (Cerfa n°13750)
• Valid identity document
• Proof of address less than 6 months old
• The obtained quitus fiscal

Average processing time: The processing time can vary from a few days to several weeks depending on the tax services and the completeness of your file.

💡 Tip: Prepare a complete file from the moment of purchase to speed up the procedure.

✅ The quitus fiscal is FREE

Tax services do not charge any fees for issuing the quitus fiscal.

Anticipated costs:

• French VAT (if applicable depending on the type of vehicle and seller)
• Registration certificate fees (regional tax + fixed taxes)
• Technical inspection (if the vehicle is over 4 years old)

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• Forgetting the original purchase invoice: Mandatory document with all required information
• Not checking the department: Different procedures depending on your domicile (online procedure or email)
• Incomplete file: Check all documents before sending
• Submitting the request too late: Anticipate the processing time

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Can I drive in France while waiting for the quitus fiscal?

Yes, temporarily with the foreign registration certificate, but you must apply for your quitus quickly. You cannot obtain a French registration certificate without the quitus.

Is the quitus fiscal paid?

No, the quitus fiscal is totally free. Only the VAT possibly due on the purchase of the vehicle must be paid.

What is the procedure for my department?

Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Moselle, Bas-Rhin: Online procedure on ants.gouv.fr
Other departments: Form 1993-PART-D-SD by email to the SIE

Do I have to pay VAT in France?

This depends on the type of vehicle and the seller. For a used vehicle purchased from an individual, VAT is usually already included. For a new vehicle or one purchased from a professional, you may have to pay French VAT.