Download Your Bilingual German-Spanish Car Import Sales Contract in Quinto (Word/PDF)

Importing a vehicle from Germany to Spain involves navigating a complex web of cross-border regulations, tax obligations, and bureaucratic hurdles. To protect your investment and ensure a smooth registration process with the Spanish authorities, having a legally binding, bilingual contract is non-negotiable. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to formalize your purchase and includes a ready-to-copy bilingual sales contract tailored for importing vehicles from Germany to Spain.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Quinto

Once you have brought your newly purchased German vehicle to Quinto and it has successfully passed the ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) for homologation, you must complete the registration process. The sales contract (along with its official Spanish translation, if requested) will be required by several local and national entities:

• AEAT (Agencia Tributaria): You must present the contract to pay the Impuesto de Matriculación (Mod. 565/576) and prove the acquisition value for IVA/ITP purposes. While local offices in Zaragoza handle major tax procedures, initial inquiries and documentation can often be managed online or via the regional delegations.
• Ayuntamiento de Quinto: To pay the local road tax (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica - IVTM), you must visit the local town hall (Ayuntamiento) or complete the process through their electronic office, presenting the vehicle's technical sheet and proof of purchase.
• DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico): The final step for Spanish registration (Matriculación definitiva) requires submitting the contract, foreign registration documents, and tax clearances to the DGT Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO DE IMPORTACIÓN (ALEMANIA - ESPAÑA) / BILINGUAL CAR SALES CONTRACT (GERMANY - SPAIN)

En Quinto, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año]
Executed in Quinto, on this [Day] day of [Month], [Year]

REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES

DE UNA PARTE, EL VOMENDEDOR / THE SELLER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del Vendedor]
DNI / Pasaporte / NIF / Passport No: [Núm. Identificación]
Domicilio / Address: [Dirección en Alemania]
Teléfono / Phone: [Teléfono]

DE OTRA PARTE, EL COMPRADOR / THE BUYER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del Comprador]
DNI / NIE / Passport No: [Núm. Identificación Español]
Domicilio / Address: [Dirección en Quinto, España]
Teléfono / Phone: [Teléfono]

Ambas partes se reconocen mutuamente la capacidad legal necesaria para el otorgamiento del presente contrato.
Both parties mutually recognize their legal capacity to enter into this contract.

EXPONEN / DECLARE

PRIMERO / FIRST: Que el Vendedor es el único y legítimo propietario del vehículo cuyas características se detallan a continuación:
That the Seller is the sole and legitimate owner of the vehicle detailed below:

• Marca / Make: [Ej. Volkswagen]
• Modelo / Model: [Ej. Golf]
• Matrícula Alemana / German Plate: [Matrícula]
• Número de Bastidor / VIN: [17 dígitos]
• Fecha de primera matriculación / First registration date: [Fecha]
• Kilometraje / Mileage: [Km] km

SEGUNDO / SECOND: Que el Comprador está interesado en adquirir el vehículo descrito en el expositivo anterior en el estado actual en el que se encuentra, lo cual es conocido y aceptado por el Comprador.
That the Buyer is interested in purchasing the described vehicle in its current condition, which is known and accepted by the Buyer.

ESTIPULACIONES / TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PRIMERA (Precio y Forma de Pago) / PRICE AND PAYMENT METHOD:
El precio total convenido y aceptado por ambas partes es de [Importe en Cifra] Euros (€), que el Comprador paga en este acto al Vendedor mediante transferencia bancaria / efectivo.
The total agreed price is [Amount in Numbers] Euros (€), which the Buyer pays to the Seller upon signing this contract via bank transfer / cash.

SEGUNDA (Entrega y Documentación) / DELIVERY AND DOCUMENTATION:
El Vendedor se compromete a entregar al Comprador el vehículo junto con la documentación original alemana (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I y Teil II) y el certificado de conformidad (COC), libres de cargas o gravámenes.
The Seller agrees to deliver the vehicle along with the original German registration documents (Part I and Part II) and the Certificate of Conformity (COC), free of any liens or encumbrances.

TERCERA (Legislación Aplicable) / APPLICABLE LAW:
Para todo lo no previsto en este contrato, se estará a lo dispuesto en la legislación civil española. En caso de litigio, las partes se someten a los juzgados y tribunales de la ciudad correspondiente al domicilio del Comprador (Quinto / Zaragoza).
For anything not provided in this contract, Spanish civil law shall apply. In case of dispute, the parties submit to the courts of the Buyer's domicile (Quinto / Zaragoza).

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 in the place and date stated above.

Firma del Vendedor / Seller's Signature: ___________________

Firma del Comprador / Buyer's Signature: ___________________

Additional documentation required

To successfully register and legalize your imported vehicle in Quinto, the signed bilingual contract must be accompanied by a robust dossier of paperwork. Ensure you have the following ready:

• German Registration Documents: *Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I* (Vehicle Registration Certificate) and *Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II* (Certificate of Ownership/Logbook).
• Certificate of Conformity (COC): Essential for proving compliance with European type-approval standards.
• ITV Documentation: The Spanish *Ficha Técnica* obtained after passing the technical inspection at an authorized ITV station.
• Proof of Tax Payment: Receipts showing payment of the Impuesto de Matriculación (DGT) and IVTM (Ayuntamiento de Quinto).
• Identification: Valid Spanish DNI/NIE or passport of the buyer.

Closing paragraph with expert tips

Importing a car from Germany can save you money, but meticulous attention to detail is vital to avoid costly administrative delays in Spain. Always ensure that the VIN number on the physical vehicle matches the German documents and the sales contract precisely. Furthermore, remember that if the transaction is between private individuals, you may need to liquidate the Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales (ITP) at the regional tax office, whereas purchases from a professional German dealership involving intra-community VAT require proper invoicing with a valid VIES number. When in doubt, consulting a gestoría or a legal traffic expert in the Zaragoza province will guarantee a seamless transition onto Spanish roads.