The VAT will be refunded when the buyer has sent customs declaration or certificate of registration from the country the vehicle has been exported to. Select Terms of VAT for more information about which buyers that can get the VAT refunded.
If the vehicle doesn’t have deduction of VAT or if the price of the vehicle is less than 30000 SEK, the buyer has to deposit an amount of 6000 SEK. The deposit will be refunded when the buyer return the customs declaration or certificate of registration from the country the vehicle has been exported to. Note; The document has to be returned within 15 days after vehicle collection to have the deposit fee refunded.
If the vehicle has deductible VAT and can be exported, please state this in the column Other Information.
The winning bidder will receive an e-mail with a confirmation that he/she has won the bidding and that KVD is approving the bid. After that the bidder has to approve the order confirmation and return the document to KVD within 4 hours. If this is not done, the vehicle will be offered to the other bidders. If KVD has approved and the winning bidder chooses to not approve the confirmation or in another way not fulfilling the terms, KVD will debit the highest bidder with a purchase fee of 2800 SEK.
In connection with when the winning bidder approves the order confirmation the winning bidder gives information on account number, IBAN and Swiftcode to which KVD will repay the deposit fee.
In export trade the buyer has to pay KVD in advance for the vehicle incl purchase fee. Payment must be done within 3 working days. When KVD has received complete payment the buyer will receive a confirmation via e-mail, this confirmation of payment is required when the buyer will make an appointment to collect the vehicle from KVD’s auction establishment.
When the buyer has paid and received a payment confirmation the collection must be done. In the payment confirmation it will state location and time for collection. Note that the vehicle must be collected within 10 days.
It is important to inspect the vehicle before or when collecting as reclamations will not be taken into consideration after delivery. If the buyer chooses to collect the vehicle through a representative or transportation company the buyer can not wait with approval of object when receiving at buyer’s location. If the buyer wants to make a complaint it must be done before leaving the KVD’s auction establishment. If the vehicle doesn’t fulfil the description, the payment will be refunded.
Other costs i.e. travel costs will not be paid by KVD.
Foreign buyers who purchase vehicles and property may deduct VAT, this can be refunded by KVD if the following conditions are met:
General terms
- The buyer shall before final payment, state if the item/vehicle will be exported.
- Current sales items shall be VAT deducted, information can be read on each object in Other Info.
- The buyer must not hold current Swedish citizenship, and must have a non Swedish postal address.
- The buyer must provide a valid ID, either a current passport or a driver’s license and the required papers concerning the purchase (VAT no. etc.).
- The VAT will be refunded when the buyer has sent customs declaration or certificate of registration from the country the vehicle has been exported to. The document has to be returned within 15 days after vehicle collection.
Regulation for exporting to other EU countries
| Company |
Deposit their VAT to KVD. The VAT can later be repaid by presenting a valid custom form, stamped on both front and back. |
| Individuals |
Must pay for purchase, including VAT in Sweden. The VAT will not be refunded. |
Regulations for exporting to countries outside the EU (incl. Åland)
| Company |
Deposit their VAT to KVD. The VAT can later be repaid by presenting a valid custom form, stamped on both front and back. |
| Individuals |
Deposit their VAT to KVD. The VAT can later be repaid by presenting a valid custom form, stamped on both front and back. |
| Guarantee |
Companies from outside the EU can hire forwarding companies to ship their goods. This means that the VAT cost will not be applicable. The Forwarding companies will ensure that the object is shipped correctly – concerning which car, a specified VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and for which company the forwarding company is shipping for. |
KVD keeps the Swedish Registration plates on all vehicles up until they are dispatched, in order to un-register them from the Swedish car register.
No vehicles are allowed to run on their own engine without being insured or having Registration plates, in accordance with Swedish law.
A temporary registration of the vehicle can be applied for by the buyer after the vehicle has been paid for. The temporary registration takes approximately 5-8 days to receive. Traffic insurance is mandatory and the estimated cost for this type of insurance is 500-1000 SEK. Temporary registration cannot be applied for if the vehicle is unwarranted or is due to be warranted within the next month.