Download Your Bilingual German-Spanish Car Purchase Contract for Puigcerdà (Word/PDF)

Importing a car from Germany to Spain is a popular choice for many motorists, but the paperwork can quickly become a bureaucratic headache. If you are registering your newly imported vehicle in Puigcerdà, having a solid legal foundation is essential. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to handle the private transaction and includes a ready-to-use, legally sound Bilingual Car Purchase Contract (Germany-Spain). This private contract bridges German automotive sales standards with Spanish legal requirements, ensuring a smooth transition at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) and local tax offices.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Puigcerdà

While this bilingual purchase contract is a private agreement between the buyer and the seller (and therefore not "submitted" to an office for approval), it serves as the foundational proof of ownership required for all subsequent administrative procedures in Puigcerdà. Once you bring the car across the border and have this signed contract in hand, you must complete the following local steps:

• Ayuntamiento de Puigcerdà (Town Hall): You will need to pay the Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM), commonly known as the "road tax," at the local municipal offices before you can register the vehicle.
• AEAT (Agencia Tributaria - Spanish Tax Agency): You must liquidate Puigcerdà's regional and national taxes, specifically Matriculation Tax (Impuesto de Matriculación - Models 565/576) and prove the payment or exemption of VAT (IVA) or Transfer Tax (ITP), depending on whether the car is considered new or used.
• Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico (DGT): Finally, to get your Spanish license plates, you must present your paperwork at the nearest DGT office or authorized gestor to officially register the vehicle and obtain your Puigcerdà registration number.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO DE IMPORTACIÓN (ALEMANIA-ESPAÑA)
BILINGUAL PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR IMPORTED VEHICLE (GERMANY-SPAIN)

En Puigcerdà, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año]
In Puigcerdà, on [Day] of [Month] [Year]

REUNIDOS / PARTIES:

DE UNA PARTE (EL VENDEDOR / THE SELLER):
Nombre y Apellidos / Name and Surname: [Nombre del Vendedor]
Dirección en Alemania / Address in Germany: [Dirección Completa]
DNI / Pasaporte / NIF / ID / Passport No.: [Número de Documento]

DE OTRA PARTE (EL COMPRADOR / THE BUYER):
Nombre y Apellidos / Name and Surname: [Nombre del Comprador]
Dirección en Puigcerdà, España / Address in Puigcerdà, Spain: [Dirección Completa]
DNI / NIE / ID No.: [Número de Documento]

EXPONEN / DECLARE:

Primero. Que el Vendedor es el legítimo propietario del vehículo usado cuyas características se detallan a continuación:
First. That the Seller is the lawful owner of the used vehicle whose characteristics are detailed below:

• Marca / Make: [Ej. BMW]
• Modelo / Model: [Ej. Serie 3]
• Matrícula alemana / German Registration No.: [Matrícula]
• Número de Bastidor (VIN) / Vehicle Identification Number: [17 dígitos]
• Fecha de primera matriculación / First registration date: [Fecha]
• Kilometraje / Mileage: [Km] km

Segundo. Que el Comprador está interesado en adquirir dicho vehículo en el estado en el que se encuentra.
Second. That the Buyer is interested in purchasing said vehicle in its current condition.

ESTIPULACIONES / CLAUSES:

Primera. Compraventa. El Vendedor vende y transmite al Comprador la propiedad del vehículo anteriormente descrito por el precio total y convenido de [Cantidad en Euros] €.
First. Sale and Purchase. The Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer the ownership of the aforementioned vehicle for the agreed total price of [Amount in Euros] €.

Segunda. Forma de pago. El pago se realiza en este acto mediante [transferencia bancaria / efectivo], acusando el Vendedor recibo de dicha cantidad.
Second. Payment Method. Payment is made at this moment via [bank transfer / cash], with the Seller acknowledging receipt of said amount.

Tercera. Impuestos y Gastos. Todos los gastos e impuestos derivados de la importación, transporte, matriculación en España y liquidación de tasas locales en Puigcerdà correrán a cargo exclusivo del Comprador.
Third. Taxes and Expenses. All expenses and taxes derived from the importation, transport, registration in Spain, and settlement of local taxes in Puigcerdà shall be borne exclusively by the Buyer.

Cuarta. Legislación aplicable. Para cualquier controversia que pudiera surgir, ambas partes se someten a los juzgados y tribunales de Puigcerdà, España.
Fourth. Applicable Law. For any dispute that may arise, both parties submit to the courts and tribunals of Puigcerdà, Spain.

Y en prueba de conformidad, firman el presente contrato por duplicado y a un solo efecto en el lugar y fecha arriba indicados.
In witness whereof, the parties sign this contract in duplicate and for a single purpose at the place and date indicated above.

_________________________
EL VENDEDOR / THE SELLER
Firma / Signature

_________________________
EL COMPRADOR / THE BUYER
Firma / Signature

Additional documentation required

To successfully register and legalize your German import in Puigcerdà alongside this bilingual purchase contract, the Spanish authorities will require a complete dossier of paperwork:

• German Registration Documents: Both parts of the registration certificate (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I and Teil II).
• Certificate of Conformity (COC): Issued by the manufacturer, verifying that the vehicle complies with European type-approval standards.
• ITV Inspection Sheet: You must pass a special import technical inspection (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) at an authorized ITV station near Puigcerdà to obtain your Spanish technical card (Ficha Técnica).
• Proof of Identity: Valid DNI, NIE, or passport of the buyer. If registering under a company, additional corporate documentation (CIF, deeds of incorporation) will be required.

Navigating the import of a vehicle into Puigcerdà requires meticulous attention to detail, especially regarding multilingual paperwork and tax compliance. Always ensure that the German seller signs both the contract and provides a proper invoice (or that the private sale details are explicitly clear). If you encounter complex tax situations regarding VAT or historical vehicle registrations, hiring a local gestor administrativo in Puigcerdà is highly recommended to save time and avoid administrative delays.