How to Import a Car to Marinaleda: Download Your Customs Authorization Template (Word/PDF)

Importing a vehicle into Spain from outside the European Union requires navigating complex customs procedures. To clear your vehicle through customs, the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) requires a formal authorization document, known as a Representación Aduanera. This document grants a customs broker or agent the legal power to act on your behalf to process the import taxes (DUA) and registration requirements. Below, you will find a ready-to-use template to authorize your agent, ensuring your vehicle import process in Marinaleda goes smoothly.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Marinaleda

While you may reside in Marinaleda, customs clearance is typically handled at the port or airport of entry where the vehicle arrives in Spain. However, you must provide this signed authorization to your chosen customs agent (Agente de Aduanas) before they can initiate the filing with the Tax Agency.

• Step 1: Download and fill out the template below with your personal information and the details of the vehicle.
• Step 2: If you are a private individual, sign the document physically or with a digital certificate (Certificado Digital/Cl@ve).
• Step 3: Send the signed PDF to your customs agent via email. They will upload it to the AEAT (Agencia Tributaria) electronic office.
• Step 4: Keep a copy for your records, as you may need to present it later at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) when you go to finalize your Spanish license plates.

MODELO DE REPRESENTACIÓN ADUANERA

D./Dña. _________________________________________, con DNI/NIE ________________, y domicilio en _________________________________________, en calidad de importador/propietario del vehículo con número de bastidor (VIN) _________________________,

AUTORIZA

A la empresa/agente de aduanas _________________________________________, con NIF ________________, para que en mi nombre y representación realice todos los trámites necesarios ante la Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT) para el despacho de importación del vehículo mencionado.

Esta autorización incluye la presentación de la declaración de aduanas (DUA), el pago de los impuestos correspondientes (IVA e Impuestos Especiales) y cualquier comunicación necesaria con la Aduana.

En _________________________, a ______ de ________________ de 2024.

Firma del Autorizante: _________________________

Additional documentation required

The customs authorization is only one part of the puzzle. To successfully import and register your vehicle in Marinaleda, ensure you have the following documents ready for your agent:

• Original Purchase Invoice or Bill of Sale: Must clearly state the price paid and the seller's details.
• Vehicle Title/Registration Certificate: The original document from the country of origin.
• Technical Specifications: A document showing the technical characteristics of the vehicle (often required to obtain the Spanish "Ficha Técnica").
• Proof of Identity: A valid passport or your Spanish TIE/NIE card.
• Proof of Residence: Your "Certificado de Empadronamiento" from the Marinaleda town hall.

Expert Tip: Always verify with your customs agent if they require a "notarized" authorization. While a simple signature is often sufficient for standard imports, some customs offices have stricter requirements. Furthermore, remember that after clearing customs, you have a limited window to pay the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Registration Tax) before you can request your Spanish license plates at the DGT. Always keep digital copies of every document submitted, as the Spanish bureaucracy relies heavily on physical or verified digital records.