Download Your Bilingual German-Spain Car Purchase Contract Template for Abengibre (Word/PDF)
Importing a vehicle from Germany to Spain involves navigating a complex web of cross-border bureaucracy. Whether you are bringing a car to the charming town of Abengibre or anywhere else in the province of Albacete, having the right paperwork from day one is essential. A standard Spanish purchase contract often fails to capture the nuances of a German transaction (such as Fahrzeugbrief/Fahrzeugschein references, VAT status, and international liability). This guide provides a comprehensive, ready-to-use bilingual contract to protect both buyer and seller.
Instructions on how and where to use and submit this contract in Abengibre
While this private contract does not get "submitted" directly to a single office to initiate the purchase, it serves as the foundational legal document required by multiple Spanish authorities once the vehicle arrives in Abengibre:
- Ayuntamiento de Abengibre: You will need this contract (alongside your translation if required) when you go to the local Town Hall to pay or exempt the municipal road tax (IVTM - Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica).
- Agencia Tributaria (AEAT): To register the car, you must prove ownership and pay Matriculation Tax (Model 056/065) or present VAT proof (Model 309/300 for new vehicles, or justification that it is a used vehicle from a private party).
- Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico (DGT): The ultimate destination for final Spanish registration (Matriculación definitiva) and obtaining your new Spanish license plates.
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA BILINGÜE DE VEHÍCULO DE IMPORTACIÓN (ALEMANIA - ESPAÑA) / BILINGUAL SALES CONTRACT FOR IMPORTED VEHICLE (GERMANY - SPAIN)
En [Ciudad / City], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año] / In [City], on [Day] [Month] [Year]
REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES
DE UNA PARTE, EL VENDEDOR / THE SELLER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del Vendedor]
Dirección en Alemania / Address in Germany: [Dirección completa]
DNI / Pasaporte / NIF / ID / Passport No: [Número de documento]
Teléfono / Phone: [Teléfono]
DE OTRA PARTE, EL COMPRADOR / THE BUYER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del Comprador]
Dirección en Abengibre, España / Address in Abengibre, Spain: [Dirección completa en Abengibre]
DNI / NIE / ID No: [Número de documento]
Teléfono / Phone: [Teléfono]
EXPONEN / DECLARE
1. Que el Vendedor es el legítimo propietario del vehículo usado cuyas características se detallan a continuación:
That the Seller is the rightful owner of the used vehicle whose characteristics are detailed below:
- Marca / Make: [Ej. Volkswagen]
- Modelo / Model: [Ej. Golf]
- Matrícula alemana / German Registration No: [Matrícula]
- Número de Bastidor (VIN) / Chassis Number (VIN): [17 caracteres]
- Fecha de primera matriculación / First registration date: [Fecha]
- Kilometraje / Mileage: [Km] km
2. Que el Comprador está interesado en adquirir dicho vehículo en el estado en el que se encuentra.
That the Buyer is interested in purchasing the said vehicle in its current condition.
ESTIPULACIONES / TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PRIMERA. - OBJETO Y PRECIO / FIRST. - SUBJECT AND PRICE
El Vendedor vende al Comprador el vehículo de su propiedad por el precio total y convenido de [Cantidad en Euros] € (IVA incluido / no incluido según corresponda).
The Seller sells to the Buyer the aforementioned vehicle for the agreed total price of [Amount in Euros] € (VAT included / not included as applicable).
SEGUNDA. - FORMA DE PAGO / SECOND. - PAYMENT METHOD
El pago se realiza en este acto mediante [Transferencia bancaria / Efectivo], que el Vendedor declara haber recibido a su entera satisfacción.
Payment is made at this moment via [Bank transfer / Cash], which the Seller acknowledges having received to their full satisfaction.
TERCERA. - ENTREGA Y DOCUMENTACIÓN / THIRD. - DELIVERY AND DOCUMENTATION
El Vendedor entrega en este acto al Comprador el vehículo junto con la documentación original alemana: el Permiso de Circulación Parte I (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I) y Parte II (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II), así como el certificado de la última inspección técnica (TÜV), si procede.
The Seller delivers at this moment the vehicle to the Buyer along with the original German documentation: Registration Certificate Part I and Part II, as well as the last TÜV inspection certificate, if applicable.
CUARTA. - LEGISLACIÓN APLICABLE / FOURTH. - APPLICABLE LAW
Para cualquier litigio que pudiera derivarse de este contrato, ambas partes se someten expresamente a los juzgados y tribunales de la ciudad de residencia del Comprador (Abengibre / Albacete, España), con renuncia a cualquier otro fuero.
For any dispute arising from this contract, both parties expressly submit to the courts and tribunals of the Buyer's city of residence (Abengibre / Albacete, Spain), waiving any other jurisdiction.
Y en prueba de conformidad, firman el presente contrato por duplicado y a un solo efecto en el lugar y fecha arriba indicados.
In witness whereof, the parties sign this contract in duplicate and for a single purpose at the place and date indicated above.
Fdo. El Vendedor / The Seller Fdo. El Comprador / The Buyer
Additional documentation required
To successfully register and legalize your German import in Abengibre, the bilingual contract is only the starting point. Ensure you gather the following documents before visiting the authorities:
- Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I & II: The original German vehicle registration documents.
- ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos): You must pass a special importation inspection at an authorized ITV station in the province of Albacete to obtain your Spanish ITV card (Ficha Técnica).
- Certificate of Conformity (COC): Highly recommended or mandatory to prove European type approval.
- Proof of Tax Payment: Receipts showing settlement of Matriculation Tax (Impuesto de Matriculación) and local Road Tax (IVTM) at the Abengibre Town Hall.
- Proof of Identity: Valid DNI, NIE, or Passport of the buyer.
Expert Tip: Always verify that the VIN stamped on the physical chassis of the German vehicle matches the VIN printed on both the German registration papers (Fahrzeugbrief) and this bilingual contract precisely. Discrepancies can cause severe delays at the Spanish ITV station and the DGT.