Download Free Bilingual German-Spanish Import Car Sales Contract in Villanueva del Rosario (Word/PDF)

Importing a car from Germany to Spain is an exciting venture, but it comes with significant bureaucratic and legal hurdles. One of the most critical documents you need for a smooth registration process with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) is a legally sound, bilingual sales contract. This document protects both the buyer and the seller, clearly outlining the vehicle's condition, price, and terms of sale in both German and Spanish, making it instantly acceptable to Spanish authorities without costly immediate sworn translations.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Villanueva del Rosario

Once you have successfully imported your vehicle into Spain and brought it to Villanueva del Rosario, you must legalize its status. While the contract itself is a private agreement used to prove ownership, it is a mandatory requirement when you visit the relevant local and provincial administration offices:

• DGT (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico): You will need to present this contract (along with its German counterpart, the *Fahrzeugbrief* and *Fahrzeugschein*) to register the vehicle and obtain Spanish license plates. Appointments must be booked in advance online via the official DGT website.
• Ayuntamiento de Villanueva del Rosario: For the municipal tax on mechanical traction vehicles (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica - IVTM), you must visit the local town hall to register the vehicle for local road taxes.
• Agencia Tributaria (AEAT): The contract will be scrutinized by the Spanish tax agency to calculate and settle the Impuesto de Matriculación (Registration Tax) and IVA (VAT) or ITPAJD (Tax on Patrimonial Transmissions and Documented Legal Acts), depending on whether the car is considered new or used.

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

En [Ciudad/Ort], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Jahr]

REUNIDOS / PARTIES:

De una parte, el Vendedor / The Seller:
Nombre y Apellidos / Name and Surname: [Nombre del Vendedor]
DNI / Pasaporte / NIF / ID / Passport No.: [Número]
Domicilio / Address: [Calle, Ciudad, Código Postal, País]
Teléfono / Phone: [Número] | Email: [Correo electrónico]

De otra parte, el Comprador / The Buyer:
Nombre y Apellidos / Name and Surname: [Nombre del Comprador]
DNI / NIE / ID No.: [Número]
Domicilio / Address: [Calle, Villanueva del Rosario, Málaga, España]
Teléfono / Phone: [Número] | Email: [Correo electrónico]

EXPONEN / DECLARE:

1. Que el Vendedor es propietario del vehículo cuyos datos se detallan a continuación:
That the Seller is the owner of the vehicle detailed below:
- Marca / Make: [Ej. BMW, Audi, Mercedes]
- Modelo / Model: [Modelo]
- Matrícula Alemana / German Registration No.: [Matrícula]
- Número de Bastidor (VIN) / VIN Chassis No.: [17 dígitos]
- Fecha de primera matriculación / First registration date: [Fecha]
- Kilometraje / Mileage: [Km] km

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

CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:

PRIMERA (Objeto y Precio) / FIRST (Subject and Price):
El Vendedor vende al Comprador el vehículo de importación arriba referenciado por el precio total, libre de cargas y gravámenes, de [Importe en cifra] euros (€), cantidad que el Comprador paga en este acto al Vendedor mediante [transferencia bancaria / efectivo], sirviendo este documento como eficaz carta de pago.
The Seller sells to the Buyer the above-referenced imported vehicle for the total price, free of charges and liens, of [Amount in figures] euros (€), an amount which the Buyer pays to the Seller upon signing this document via [bank transfer / cash], this document serving as an effective receipt.

SEGUNDA (Estado del Vehículo) / SECOND (Condition of the Vehicle):
El Comprador declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo, habiendo examinado la documentación alemana original (*Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I und Teil II*). El vehículo se adquiere bajo la fórmula de compraventa entre particulares (o empresa, según proceda), eximiendo al Vendedor de garantía por vicios ocultos no dolosos, salvo lo dispuesto legalmente.
The Buyer declares to know the current condition of the vehicle, having examined the original German documentation. The vehicle is purchased under the formula of sale between private parties, exempting the Seller from liability for non-intentional hidden defects, except as provided by law.

TERCERA (Gastos y Trámites) / THIRD (Expenses and Procedures):
Todos los gastos derivados de la importación, transporte, tasas de matriculación en España (Villanueva del Rosario / Málaga), impuestos de transmisiones y aduanas correrán a cargo del Comprador.
All expenses derived from importation, transport, Spanish registration fees, transfer taxes, and customs shall be borne by the Buyer.

Y en prueba de conformidad, firman el presente contrato por duplicado ejemplar en el lugar y fecha indicados al principio.
In witness whereof, the parties sign this contract in duplicate at the place and date indicated at the beginning.

Fdo. El Vendedor / Signed The Seller:          Fdo. El Comprador / Signed The Buyer:

Additional documentation required

To successfully register your German import vehicle and complete the legal process in Villanueva del Rosario, the sales contract is only one piece of the puzzle. You must also compile and present the following documentation:

• Original German Registration Documents: *Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I* (Registration Certificate Part I / Fahrzeugschein) and *Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II* (Registration Certificate Part II / Fahrzeugbrief).
• Certificate of Conformity (COC): Essential for proving that the vehicle complies with European Union type-approval standards.
• ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos): You must take the vehicle to an authorized ITV station in the province of Málaga for an import inspection (*Inspección técnica para matriculación*).
• Proof of Tax Payments: Receipt of payment for the *Impuesto de Matriculación* (Model 576 via Agencia Tributaria), municipal road tax (*IVTM* from the Ayuntamiento de Villanueva del Rosario), and proof of payment or exemption from VAT (*Modelo 309/300* or *Modelo 620*).
• Identification: Valid Spanish DNI/NIE or passport of the buyer.

Closing paragraph with expert tips

Navigating the bureaucracy of importing a car from Germany into Spain can feel overwhelming, but preparation is key. Always ensure that the German seller signs the *Kaufvertrag* (sales contract) clearly and that the chassis number (VIN) matches identically across the German registration papers, the physical car, and your bilingual contract. Furthermore, make sure your temporary German insurance and transit plates (*Kurzzeitkennzeichen* or *Ausfuhrkennzeichen*) are valid during the transit phase to Villanueva del Rosario to avoid hefty fines or insurance complications on European roads. Consulting a gestoría or local expert in Málaga can also save you substantial time and prevent costly administrative errors.