PuraRota Blog
Practical guides on importing cars to Portugal: ISV, IUC, contracts, and how to compare listings in Germany and the Netherlands.
Trade-in, financing and insurance when importing a car: how they fit together
Three complementary services, each with its own right moment in the timeline — and what happens if your current vehicle still has outstanding finance.
Importing alone vs with PuraRota: is an intermediary worth it?
A direct, point-by-point comparison between importing a car alone and with specialised support — where the risk concentrates, and when each option pays off more.
Importing a car as a company in Portugal: taxation, VAT and what changes
The process is the same, but the taxation changes: VAT deduction, ISV category, depreciation and autonomous taxation. A guide to what a company needs to confirm before importing a vehicle.
ISV and IUC in Portugal: the complete tax guide for importing a car
ISV is paid once, IUC is paid every year — and they're often confused. A complete guide to how each tax is calculated, exemptions for electric and hybrid vehicles, and what changes for companies.
The complete guide: how to import a car from Germany, Belgium or the Netherlands to Portugal
The six stages of an import, from first contact to delivery: simulation, mandate, search, transport, legalisation and delivery — with typical timelines and a direct comparison between importing alone and with support.
Mobile.de + AutoScout24 in 5 minutes: how to search
A practical guide to filtering efficiently across the two largest used car marketplaces in Europe — and avoiding the most common red flags.
Importing an electric car in 2026: exemptions and benefits
Portugal exempts fully electric vehicles from both ISV and IUC. Understand what that means in practice, and where plug-in hybrids fit into this regime.
ISV explained: 6 common questions
The six questions we get asked most about ISV — how the calculation works, what changes between WLTP and NEDC, and why electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are treated differently.
How much does it cost to import a BMW 320d from Germany in 2026?
The purchase price is just the start. Understand every line item — ISV, transport, registration and fees — that makes up the real cost of bringing a BMW 320d from Germany to Portugal.