Importing a car? We handle the rest.
Every coston one screen
The ISV, transport and our fee as one total, next to what similar cars sell for in Portugal.
- ISV worked out from the car’s CO2, engine size and age
- Transport priced from where the car actually is
- Compared with similar cars for sale in Portugal
- Buying through a company? The Company tab shows VAT the way you can reclaim it
Paste an advert above and your figures appear here.
How it works
For private buyers and companies. We handle everything, from the advert to the registration.
Pick the car
Found the right car abroad? Send us the link. Not yet? We'll find it for you.
Get the final price
You know exactly what everything costs before you decide. The total is simulated upfront, with no hidden fees.
We handle everything
Transport, ISV, inspection and all the paperwork: managed end to end.
The documents arrive at your door
Your Portuguese registration certificate (DUA) is couriered to your home address.
Pricing
All prices include VAT (23%). Non-EU vehicles on request.
Lite
We handle the paperwork. You take the car to the inspection.
- Homologation + Modelo 9
- Full DAV + IMT / registration
- DUA registration (via solicitor)
- Invoice + all documentation
- Transport to Portugal not included
- Inspection (IPO) not included: you take the car yourself
Standard
Turnkey: paperwork and inspection. Transport extra.
- Everything in Lite
- Tow in the Algarve to the inspection
- In-person inspection accompaniment
- Complete process through to the DUA
- International transport not included. Towing from outside the Algarve on quote.
Pro
Most popularWe do everything, transport included.
- Everything in Standard
- Car imported from abroad
- Transport to Portugal included in the price
- Enclosed transport when the car calls for it
From €2,950 for cars up to €100,000 and from €3,350 above. Plus €350 in northern Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. The exact price is worked out for each car.
Get startedConcierge
We find the car for you, then import and register it.
- Everything in Pro
- We source the car for you
- Selection and verification
- Negotiation and purchase
Everything in Pro, plus the search for the car: from €3,350 for cars up to €100,000 and from €3,750 above. The exact price is set once we find the car.
Get startedTransport to Portugal
Our table, by the advert price and where the car is. It is the transport price at checkout.
| Advert price | Base | North |
|---|---|---|
| Up to €25,000 | €1,500 | €1,850 |
| Over €25,000 up to €50,000 | €1,750 | €2,100 |
| Over €50,000 up to €120,000 | €2,000 | €2,350 |
| Over €120,000 | €2,600 | €3,000 |
| Advert price | Base | North |
|---|---|---|
| Up to €25,000 | €1,200 + VAT | €1,500 + VAT |
| Over €25,000 up to €50,000 | €1,400 + VAT | €1,700 + VAT |
| Over €50,000 up to €120,000 | €1,600 + VAT | €1,900 + VAT |
| Over €120,000 | €2,100 + VAT | €2,400 + VAT |
- Base: Germany with a postcode starting with 6 to 9, Austria, Spain, France and Italy.
- North, €300 + VAT more: Germany with a postcode starting with 0 to 5, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Without the car’s exact location, the north price applies.
- From another country, or for an unusual vehicle, transport goes by a quote.
- With Pro, transport is already in the price. With Standard and Lite it is paid separately, by this table.
- Enclosed transport: from €4,950 (€4,000 + VAT for companies), subject to availability. Recommended for supercars and cars over €150,000; never ticked for you, and quoted before anything is charged.
Companies
- Purchase without the seller VAT where the advert allows it
- Portuguese VAT worked out with the reverse charge
- Subject to confirmation by your accountant
Optional: warranty available for vehicles imported through us.
Plans
Pick the plan that keeps up with your search. Monthly, no lock-in: cancel whenever you like, from your account.
Free
To start comparing
- 5 searches a day
- 5 simulations a day
- Saved searches and email reminders
- History kept for ever
Plus
For a serious search
- 20 searches a day
- Unlimited simulations
- Alerts on 5 searches, every 12 hours
Business
For dealers and fleets
- 3 seats on one company account
- 60 searches a day, shared
- Unlimited simulations
- Alerts on 20 searches, every 6 hours
- Comparables: VAT-deductible stock or the whole stock
- CSV export of searches and results
Business Premium
For weekly buyers
- Everything in Business
- 5 seats on one company account
- 150 searches a day, shared
- Alerts on 50 searches
- Market data in “Market”: each model in Europe and in Portugal, depreciation, liquidity, prices, deductible VAT and demand; and the portfolio
- Read-only API for estimates and comparables
Every plan is monthly, renews automatically and can be cancelled at any time. A cancellation takes effect at the end of the period already paid for.
Why Algarve Imports
Algarve-based
Local knowledge, local contacts. We know exactly how things work here.
English-first
Every step explained in plain English. No bureaucratic hassle.
Total cost upfront
You see the full cost before we start, broken down line by line. No hidden fees, ever.
High-end specialists
Experienced importing premium and exotic cars: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, BMW M and more.
Frequently asked questions
Something else? Ask us on WhatsApp.
ISV (Imposto Sobre Veículos) is the Portuguese vehicle tax applied when registering a foreign car. The amount depends on engine size, CO₂ emissions, age, and country of origin. We calculate your exact ISV figure before you commit to anything.