Download Your Bilingual German Car Import Sale Contract in Fontiveros (Word/PDF)
Importing a vehicle from Germany to Spain is a popular choice for drivers looking for better specifications or pricing, but it comes with distinct bureaucratic hurdles. To legally register a foreign-bought car in Spain, the Spanish Traffic Authority (DGT) and the local tax office require a clear paper trail proving lawful acquisition. This article provides a comprehensive guide and a ready-to-use bilingual sales contract specifically designed for transactions between a German seller and a Spanish buyer.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Fontiveros
While the private purchase contract itself is not submitted directly to a municipal office during the initial purchase, it is the foundational document required for all subsequent administrative steps in Fontiveros. Once you bring the vehicle to Fontiveros, you will need to present this contract (along with its official translation if requested, though a bilingual format usually bypasses this need) to several entities:
- Agencia Tributaria (Tax Agency): To pay the Impuesto de Matriculación (Registration Tax, Mod. 565/576) and Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales (if bought from a private individual, Mod. 620).
- Ayuntamiento de Fontiveros: To pay the local Road Tax (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica - IVTM) before registering the car.
- Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico: To obtain the definitive Spanish license plates and vehicle registration certificate.
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA BILINGÜE DE VEHÍCULO DE IMPORTACIÓN / BILINGUAL SALES CONTRACT FOR IMPORTED VEHICLE
En Fontiveros (Ávila, España), a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año] / In Fontiveros (Ávila, Spain), on this [Day] 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]
DNI / Pasaporte / NIF / ID / Passport: [Número de ID]
Dirección en Alemania / Address in Germany: [Dirección completa]
Teléfono / Phone: [Teléfono]
DE OTRA PARTE (EL COMPRADOR) / ON THE OTHER HAND (THE BUYER):
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del Comprador]
DNI / NIE: [Número de DNI/NIE del Comprador]
Dirección en Fontiveros / Address in Fontiveros: [Dirección en Fontiveros, Ávila]
Teléfono / Phone: [Teléfono]
Ambas partes se reconocen capacidad legal suficiente para este otorgamiento y / Both parties mutually acknowledge sufficient legal capacity to enter into this contract and,
EXPONEN / DECLARE:
Primero: Que el Vendedor es propietario del vehículo cuyas características se detallan a continuación: / That the Seller is the owner of the vehicle described below:
- Marca / Make: [Marca]
- Modelo / Model: [Modelo]
- Matrícula Alemana / German License Plate: [Matrícula]
- Número de Bastidor (VIN) / VIN Number: [Número de Bastidor de 17 dígitos]
- Kilómetros / Mileage: [Kilometraje]
Segundo: Que en este acto, el Vendedor vende al Comprador el vehículo descrito por la cantidad libre de impuestos de [Importe en número] Euros ([Importe en letra] Euros), que el Comprador paga en este acto al Vendedor. / That by this act, the Seller sells to the Buyer the described vehicle for the tax-free amount of [Amount in numbers] Euros ([Amount in words] Euros), which the Buyer pays to the Seller at this moment.
Tercero: El Vendedor declara que el vehículo se encuentra libre de cargas, gravámenes e impuestos impagados, y que no pesa sobre él ningún embargo ni reserva de dominio. / The Seller declares that the vehicle is free of charges, liens, and unpaid taxes, and that there are no attachments or retention of title clauses.
Y en prueba de conformidad, firman el presente contrato por duplicado en el lugar y fecha indicados al principio. / And as proof of conformity, the parties sign this contract in duplicate at the place and date indicated above.
Firma del Vendedor / Seller's Signature: Firma del Comprador / Buyer's Signature:
________________________ ________________________
Additional documentation required
To successfully register your German import in Fontiveros, the sales contract must be accompanied by a strict set of documents. Make sure you collect the following from the German seller:
- Fahrzeugbrief (Teil I y Teil II): The original German vehicle registration documents. Part II acts as the true title of ownership.
- EU Certificate of Conformity (COC): Essential for proving the vehicle meets European homologation standards without requiring expensive local testing.
- Purchase Invoice (if bought from a dealer) or this bilingual contract (if bought from a private party).
- ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos): You must take the car to an authorized ITV station in the province of Ávila for a "Matriculación" inspection once it arrives.
Expert Tip: Always ensure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the physical car chassis matches exactly with the numbers printed on the German logbook (Fahrzeugbrief) and this sales contract before transferring any funds. Utilizing this bilingual template prevents translational discrepancies at both the German deregistration office (Kfz-Zulassungsstelle) and the Spanish DGT.