How to Download and Use a Bilingual German-Spanish Car Purchase Agreement in Garrucha (Word/PDF)
Buying a vehicle imported directly from Germany is a popular way to get a great deal on a car, but bringing it to Spain requires navigating specific paperwork. One of the most crucial steps for registering your imported vehicle with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) and paying the correct taxes in Andalusia is having a legally compliant, bilingual sales contract. This article provides a comprehensive guide and a ready-to-use bilingual template tailored for transactions between Germany and Spain, specifically for residents looking to register their vehicles in Garrucha.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Garrucha
Once you have signed the purchase agreement with the German seller, you must complete several administrative steps upon bringing the vehicle to Spain. While the contract itself is a private agreement between buyer and seller, it must be presented alongside other documents to local and national authorities:
- Ayuntamiento de Garrucha: You will need to present the purchase contract and registration documents when paying the IVTM (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica - municipal road tax) at the local town hall if you are registering the vehicle to a local address.
- Hacienda (AEAT): The purchase contract is vital for calculating and paying Matriculation Tax (Impuesto de Matriculación) via Form 576, as well as proving the acquisition value for VAT (IVA) or ITP (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales) purposes.
- Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico (DGT): To obtain your Spanish license plates, the DGT requires the original purchase contract to prove legal ownership of the vehicle.
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA BILINGÜE DE VEHÍCULO / BILINGUAL VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT
En [Ciudad/City], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año]
In [City], on [Day] of [Month] [Year]
REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES
DE UNA PARTE, EL VENDEDOR / ON THE ONE PART, THE SELLER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del Vendedor]
DNI / Pasaporte / NIF / Passport No.: [Número]
Dirección / Address: [Dirección completa en Alemania]
Teléfono / Phone: [Teléfono]
DE OTRA PARTE, EL COMPRADOR / ON THE OTHER PART, THE BUYER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del Comprador]
DNI / NIE / Passport No.: [Número]
Dirección en España / Address in Spain: [Dirección en Garrucha / España]
Teléfono / Phone: [Teléfono]
EXPONEN / DECLARE
Que el Vendedor es propietario del vehículo cuyos datos se detallan a continuación, y acuerdan venderlo al Comprador bajo los términos de este contrato.
That the Seller is the owner of the vehicle detailed below, and agrees to sell it to the Buyer under the terms of this contract.
DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE DETAILS:
- Marca / Make: [Ej. BMW]
- Modelo / Model: [Ej. Serie 3]
- Matrícula alemana / German Registration: [Matrícula]
- Número de Bastidor / VIN: [17 dígitos / digits]
- Kilometraje / Mileage: [Km]
- Año de matriculación / Year of first registration: [Año]
ESTIPULACIONES / CLAUSES:
PRIMERA / FIRST: El Vendedor vende al Comprador el vehículo en el estado actual en el que se encuentra, el cual es conocido y aceptado por el Comprador.
The Seller sells the vehicle to the Buyer in its current state, which is known and accepted by the Buyer.
SEGUNDA / SECOND: El precio total acordado por la compraventa es de [Cantidad en Euros] €, cantidad que el Vendedor declara haber recibido del Comprador en este acto / mediante transferencia bancaria.
The total agreed purchase price is [Amount in Euros] €, which the Seller declares to have received from the Buyer upon signing this contract / via bank transfer.
TERCERA / THIRD: El Vendedor entrega en este acto la documentación original alemana del vehículo (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I y Teil II) y se compromete a firmar cualquier otro documento necesario para la exportación y matriculación en España.
The Seller hereby delivers the original German vehicle documents (Zulassungsbescheinigung Part I and Part II) and commits to signing any further documentation necessary for export and registration in Spain.
Y en prueba de conformidad, firman el presente contrato por duplicado en el lugar y fecha indicados al principio.
In witness whereof, the parties sign this contract in duplicate at the place and date indicated above.
Fdo. El Vendedor / Signed by the Seller: _________________ Fdo. El Comprador / Signed by the Buyer: _________________
Additional documentation required
To successfully finalize the registration of your German import in Garrucha, the bilingual purchase contract must be accompanied by a robust dossier of paperwork. Make sure you gather:
- German Vehicle Documents: Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I (Vehicle Registration Certificate) and Teil II (Registration Document/Title).
- Certificate of Conformity (COC): Essential for European type-approval, usually obtainable from the manufacturer.
- ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos): You must pass a special import inspection at an authorized ITV station (such as the one closest to Garrucha/Antas) to get Spanish technical sheets (Ficha Técnica).
- Proof of Tax Payment: Receipts proving payment of the Impuesto de Matriculación (AEAT) and local road tax (Ayuntamiento de Garrucha).
- Proof of Identity: Valid Spanish DNI/NIE and proof of address (Empadronamiento) in Garrucha.
As an expert recommendation, always ensure the purchase price matches on all documents to avoid discrepancies with Spanish tax authorities (Hacienda). If the contract is entirely in German without standard multilingual fields, having this bilingual template ensures clarity for both parties and facilitates smooth processing at local Spanish administrative offices.