We select classic American cars in the USA, handle transport and customs, and deliver the vehicle, cleared through customs in the European Union, directly to your dealership or your address in Austria. Local registration is the buyer's responsibility. In Austria, the major cost is the Normverbrauchsabgabe (NoVA), charged upon initial registration\u2014also on imported used cars. The historical record regime may exempt this fee, under strict conditions.<\/p>\n
This guide summarizes what you are responsible for when registering your car in Austria and the indicative costs for 2026. These amounts should be confirmed with the authorities or a broker before each purchase.<\/p>\n
Customs duties.<\/strong> From July 1, 2026, cars manufactured in the USA, with proven origin, enter the EU with 0 % duty (Regulation (EU) 2026\/1455, in force until 12\/31\/2029). Classic cars 30 years old or more, in original condition and of a discontinued model, enter as collector's items (code 9705), also with 0 % duty. In both cases, nothing to pay in Austria.<\/p>\n VAT.<\/strong> For a reseller with a valid VAT number (VIES), the sale is made without Portuguese VAT, and VAT is automatically charged in Austria. For a private individual, the VAT from the Portuguese invoice or the margin scheme applies. The exact framework is specified in each proposal.<\/p>\n The Normverbrauchsabgabe (NoVA) is paid upon first registration in Austria, based on the standard value excluding VAT. In 2026, for a passenger car: tax = (CO2 \u2212 91 g) \/ 5 %, up to 80 %, plus a penalty of \u20ac80 per gram above 155 g\/km, minus \u20ac350. For a V8 without documented CO2 emissions, the calculation requires a prior assessment.<\/p>\n A historic vehicle may be exempt from the Normverbrauchsabgabe (NoVA) if it is on the official list of historic vehicles, is used for a maximum of 120 days per year with a logbook, and meets the age requirements \u2014 which must be requested from the Finanzamt before registration.<\/p>\n Without a European Certificate of Conformity (COC), the car needs individual approval (Einzelgenehmigung) at the Landespr\u00fcfstelle of the federal state: proof of first registration, invoice, technical data sheet and photographs.<\/p>\n The list of historic vehicles is managed by the Kuratorium f\u00fcr historische Mobilit\u00e4t (Registry of Historic Mobility). A historic car can be driven for up to 120 days a year and undergoes the \u00a757a inspection every two years.<\/p>\n Annual tax<\/strong> (motorbezogene Versicherungssteuer), charged with insurance and calculated by kW.<\/p>\nRegistration tax (New)<\/h2>\n
Approval: Einzelgenehmigung<\/h2>\n
Historic vehicle regime<\/h2>\n
Annual tax<\/h2>\n
Indicative costs in Austria (2026)<\/h2>\n