How to Buy a German Import Vehicle in Maria: Download Your Bilingual Contract Template (PDF/Word)
Importing a vehicle from Germany to Spain is a popular way to acquire high-quality cars, but it involves navigating complex cross-border documentation. To ensure your purchase is legally binding and recognized by the Spanish tax authorities (Hacienda) and the Traffic Department (DGT), you need a robust, bilingual contract. This template is designed to protect both the buyer and the seller by clearly stating the vehicle's condition, price, and legal status in both Spanish and English.
Instructions on how and where to use this document in Maria
Once you have purchased the vehicle and returned to Maria, you must formalize the import process. Follow these steps:
- Sign in Duplicate: Both parties must sign two identical copies of the bilingual contract.
- Tax Payment (Modelo 576): You will need this contract to calculate the "Impuesto de Matriculación" at the local Tax Agency office.
- DGT Registration: Take the signed contract to the Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico. It serves as proof of ownership (transfer of title) required to obtain your Spanish license plates.
- Translation: While this template is bilingual, if the original German registration documents (Zulassungsbescheinigung I and II) are not fully understood by the clerk, you may be asked for a sworn translation (traducción jurada).
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT
VENDEDOR / SELLER: [Name/Nombre], con DNI/NIE/Passport [Number], con domicilio en [Address].
COMPRADOR / BUYER: [Name/Nombre], con DNI/NIE/Passport [Number], con domicilio en [Address].
VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE:
Marca/Make: [Brand] | Modelo/Model: [Model] | Matrícula/Plate: [Plate] | Bastidor/VIN: [VIN]
CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:
1. El VENDEDOR declara ser el legítimo propietario del vehículo y lo vende libre de cargas o gravámenes. / The SELLER declares to be the legal owner and sells the vehicle free of any liens or encumbrances.
2. El COMPRADOR declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo y lo acepta en las condiciones en que se encuentra. / The BUYER declares to know the current state of the vehicle and accepts it in its current condition.
3. El precio de venta es de [Amount] euros. / The sale price is [Amount] euros.
Firmado en / Signed in [City] a [Date] de [Month] de [Year].
Firma Vendedor / Seller Signature: ____________________
Firma Comprador / Buyer Signature: ____________________
Additional documentation required
Beyond the bilingual contract, you must ensure you have the following paperwork to complete the registration process in Maria:
- Original German Documents: Part I and Part II of the Zulassungsbescheinigung.
- Technical Inspection (ITV): You must take the vehicle to a local ITV station in or near Maria to obtain the Spanish "Ficha Técnica."
- Proof of Identity: Your DNI or NIE and proof of residence in Maria (Empadronamiento).
- Receipt of Payment: Proof that the "Impuesto de Circulación" (IVTM) has been paid to the local Maria Town Hall.
As an expert consultant, my final piece of advice is to verify the vehicle's history via a "Carfax" or similar report before signing the contract. Ensure that the VIN on the physical car matches the VIN on the German registration documents exactly. If the seller refuses to sign a bilingual contract, consider using a professional gestoría in Maria to manage the paperwork, as they can often verify the authenticity of the German documents before you finalize the transaction.