If a vehicle is imported into the UK from within the EU (European Union), certain HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs) forms will need to be completed in order to obtain a DVLA registrations certificate and to legally operate the vehicle.  These forms include:

Form BFG 414 – issued whenever a vehicle is “customs relieved” regardless of its age and has been acquired within the EU by personnel of British Forces Germany.

Form VAT 413 – issued by the HMRC for NMT (new means of transport) vehicles, those originating within the EU and are less than six months old or have been driven fewer than 6,000 km, and were directly notified to the HMRC rather than a local area DVLA office.

Form VAT 414 – a self-declaration form which can only be used under certain situations (see DVLA website for criteria).

Form VAT 415 – if you have acquired an NMT vehicle (see above) within another member state, this is the form that needs to be completed.  It is available at local area DVLA offices and will be forwarded upon completion to the HMRC.  You can also obtain a VAT 415 at any VAT advice centre.

NOTE:  where the terminology “member states” is concerned this refers to numerous countries within the EU effective as of 1st January, 2007, the list is available at the DVLA website.  You should contact the local area DVLA office in person, by telephone, or by visiting their website should you have any questions or need any further information regarding this issue.