Download Your Bilingual German-Spanish Car Purchase Contract in Alfarràs (Word/PDF)
Importing a car from Germany to Spain is an exciting venture, but it comes with significant bureaucratic hurdles. Whether you are bringing a vehicle to the quiet town of Alfarràs or anywhere else in the Lleida province, having a legally binding, bilingual contract is non-negotiable. This document protects both the buyer and the seller, prevents misunderstandings regarding vehicle specifications or hidden flaws, and is explicitly required by Spanish authorities (like the DGT and Agencia Tributaria) to prove ownership and calculate importation taxes. Below, you will find a specialized template designed specifically to bridge German automotive standards with Spanish legal requirements.
Instructions on how and where to process your import in Alfarràs
Once you have signed the purchase contract and brought the vehicle to Alfarràs, you must legalise its status before you can drive it legally on Spanish roads. Here are the practical steps and local offices you need to deal with:
- ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos): Before registering the car in Spain, you must pass a homologation and technical inspection at an authorized ITV station. The nearest stations to Alfarràs are located in Lleida city or Mollerussa. You will need the German registration documents (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I and II) and the purchase contract.
- Agencia Tributaria (Tax Office): You must pay the Impuesto de Matriculación (Mod. 576) if applicable, and request an exemption or settlement for the Impuesto de Determinados Medios de Transporte. For residents of Alfarràs, this is managed through the Delegación de la Agencia Tributaria in Lleida. You will also need to liquidate the Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales (ITP) if bought from a private individual, or present the European invoice if bought from a dealer.
- Ajuntament d'Alfarràs: Once the Spanish registration plates are issued, you must pay the local vehicle tax (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica - IVTM) at the Alfarràs Town Hall (Ajuntament).
- Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico: Finally, you will submit your complete dossier to the DGT office in Lleida to obtain your Spanish registration certificate and number plates.
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA BILINGÜE DE VEHÍCULO DE IMPORTACIÓN / BILINGUAL CAR PURCHASE CONTRACT (GERMANY - SPAIN)
En Alfarràs, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año]
In Alfarràs, on [Day] of [Month], [Year]
REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES
DE UNA PARTE, EL VENDEDOR / ON THE ONE HAND, THE SELLER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del Vendedor]
Pasaporte/DNI/Steuernummer: [Núm. Identificación]
Dirección / Address: [Dirección en Alemania]
Teléfono / Phone: [Teléfono]
Correo electrónico / Email: [Email]
DE OTRA PARTE, EL COMPRADOR / ON THE OTHER HAND, THE BUYER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del Comprador]
DNI/NIE: [DNI/NIE del Comprador]
Dirección en España / Address in Spain: [Calle en Alfarràs, Código Postal, Lleida]
Teléfono / Phone: [Teléfono]
Correo electrónico / Email: [Email]
Ambas partes se reconocen la capacidad legal necesaria para otorgar el presente contrato en los siguientes términos:
Both parties mutually recognize their legal capacity to execute this contract under the following terms:
CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES
PRIMERA. OBJETO DEL CONTRATO / FIRST. SUBJECT MATTER:
El Vendedor vende al Comprador el vehículo usado cuyas características se detallan a continuación:
The Seller sells to the Buyer the used vehicle detailed below:
- Marca / Make: [Ej. Audi, BMW, Volkswagen]
- Modelo / Model: [Modelo]
- Matrícula alemana / German License Plate: [Matrícula]
- Número de Bastidor (VIN) / Vehicle Identification Number: [VIN de 17 dígitos]
- Kilometraje / Mileage: [Km] km
- Fecha de primera matriculación / First registration date: [Fecha]
SEGUNDA. PRECIO Y FORMA DE PAGO / SECOND. PRICE AND PAYMENT METHOD:
El precio total acordado por la compraventa es de [Cantidad en Euros] € (IVA incluido / desglosado según proceda), que el Comprador paga en este acto al Vendedor mediante [transferencia bancaria / efectivo], acusando el Vendedor recibo de dicho importe.
The total agreed purchase price is [Amount in Euros] €, which the Buyer pays to the Seller upon signing by [bank transfer / cash], with the Seller hereby acknowledging receipt of said amount.
TERCERA. ESTADO DEL VEHÍCULO / THIRD. VEHICLE CONDITION:
El Comprador declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo, habiendo sido inspeccionado previamente. El Vendedor declara que el vehículo está libre de cargas, gravámenes, multas impagadas o reservas de dominio en Alemania.
The Buyer acknowledges the current condition of the vehicle, having inspected it beforehand. The Seller declares that the vehicle is free of liens, encumbrances, unpaid fines, or retention of title in Germany.
CUARTA. DOCUMENTACIÓN / FOURTH. DOCUMENTATION:
El Vendedor se obliga a entregar en este acto la documentación original alemana del vehículo (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I y Teil II) junto con el libro de mantenimiento y llaves originales.
The Seller undertakes to deliver the original German vehicle documents (Zulassungsbescheinigung Part I and Part II) along with the service booklet and original keys upon signing.
QUINTA. LEGISLACIÓN APLICABLE / FIFTH. GOVERNING LAW:
Para cualquier litigio que pudiera derivarse de este contrato, las partes se someten a los Juzgados y Tribunales de la ciudad de Lleida (España).
For any disputes arising from this contract, the parties submit to the Courts and Tribunals of the city of Lleida (Spain).
Y en prueba de conformidad, firman el presente contrato por duplicado en el lugar y fecha arriba indicados.
And in witness whereof, the parties sign this contract in duplicate at the place and date stated above.
Fdo. El Vendedor / Signed by the Seller: _________________ Fdo. El Comprador / Signed by the Buyer: _________________
Additional documentation required for your import
Beyond the bilingual purchase contract provided above, Spanish authorities will require a complete dossier to ensure the vehicle meets safety and environmental regulations. Keep these extra papers ready:
- Original German Vehicle Registration Documents: Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I (Vehicle Registration Certificate) and Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II (Vehicle Title/Ownership Document). Ensure the previous owner's deregistration stamp (Abmeldung) is clearly marked if applicable.
- Certificate of Conformity (COC): Essential for vehicles manufactured under EU standards, proving they comply with European homologation rules. You can request this from the manufacturer's official dealership in Spain if it was not provided by the German seller.
- Identification Documents: A valid DNI/NIE and padrón municipal certificate if you are a resident in Alfarràs, confirming your fiscal domicile in Spain.
- Proof of Tax Compliance: Receipts showing payment or legal exemption for local municipal taxes (IVTM) and national vehicle taxes (Modelo 576 or ITP).
Expert Tip from Alfarràs: Language barriers and strict bureaucratic deadlines can sometimes slow down German vehicle imports. Always ensure that the VIN number on the physical chassis of the car precisely matches the VIN listed on the German registration papers and your new bilingual purchase contract before handing over any money. If you are uncertain about any clauses regarding warranties under German vs. Spanish law, consulting a local gestoría in the Lleida region can save you both time and unexpected administrative costs.