Importing a Car from Germany to Hoyo de Manzanares: Download Your Bilingual Purchase Contract Template
Importing a vehicle from Germany to Spain is a common way to secure a high-quality car at a competitive price. However, the legal transition requires precise documentation to ensure the vehicle can be registered with the Spanish DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). This bilingual purchase contract (Compraventa) is designed to bridge the gap between German sellers and Spanish authorities, ensuring all essential legal clauses are clear in both languages for a smooth ownership transfer.
Instructions on how and where to submit your documentation in Hoyo de Manzanares
Once you have signed the contract and brought the vehicle to Spain, you must initiate the registration process. While the contract remains a private document between you and the seller, you will need it to prove ownership at the following locations:
- ITV Station (Technical Inspection): You must take the vehicle to a certified ITV station (the nearest ones to Hoyo de Manzanares are in Las Rozas or Colmenar Viejo) to obtain the Spanish "Ficha Técnica."
- Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria): You must pay the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Model 576) via the AEAT website or their local offices.
- Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Hoyo de Manzanares): You must pay the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) at the local tax office in Hoyo de Manzanares.
- DGT (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico): After paying taxes and passing the ITV, you must book an appointment at the Madrid DGT office to finalize the registration and receive your Spanish license plates.
BILINGUAL PURCHASE CONTRACT / CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO
1. SELLER / VENDEDOR: [Name/Nombre], [ID/DNI/NIE/Pasaporte], [Address/Dirección].
2. BUYER / COMPRADOR: [Name/Nombre], [ID/DNI/NIE], [Address/Dirección].
3. VEHICLE / VEHÍCULO: Make/Marca: [ ], Model/Modelo: [ ], VIN/Bastidor: [ ], Plate/Matrícula: [ ].
4. PRICE / PRECIO: The price is [Amount] EUR, paid via [Method of payment]. / El precio es de [Importe] euros, pagados mediante [Método de pago].
5. CONDITION / ESTADO: The buyer acknowledges the vehicle's condition. / El comprador declara conocer el estado del vehículo.
6. JURISDICTION / JURISDICCIÓN: For any dispute, the parties submit to the courts of Madrid. / Para cualquier litigio, las partes se someten a los juzgados de Madrid.
Signed in / Firmado en [City], on [Date].
Signature Seller / Firma Vendedor: ____________________
Signature Buyer / Firma Comprador: ____________________
Additional documentation required
To successfully register your German import in Hoyo de Manzanares, the bilingual contract is not enough on its own. You will also need to provide:
- Original German Registration Documents: Both parts of the "Zulassungsbescheinigung" (Part I and Part II).
- COC (Certificate of Conformity): This is vital to avoid having to perform a complex homologation process.
- Proof of Identity: A copy of your DNI or NIE.
- Receipts of Tax Payments: Proof of payment for the IVTM (Town Hall) and Model 576 (AEAT).
Expert Tip: Always ensure the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the German registration documents perfectly matches the physical number stamped on the vehicle chassis. If there is a discrepancy, the ITV will reject the inspection immediately. Furthermore, ensure the seller provides a "Factura" (invoice) if they are a professional dealer, as this will exempt you from paying the "Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales" (ITP) in some circumstances, saving you 4-8% of the vehicle's value.