How To Register A Used Car In Greece

If you’re planning to bring your vehicle to Greece, it’s crucial to understand the legal, tax, and administrative requirements involved. This guide, prepared by the team at Expat Law, outlines the essential steps for importing and registering a used car in Greece, from customs clearance to calculating taxes, and highlights how professional support can streamline the process and reduce the risk of costly delays or penalties.

Importing a vehicle into Greece involves several key stages, especially if it’s coming from another EU member state or a non-EU country. Here’s a breakdown of the main steps:

Expat Law takes the hassle out of vehicle registration by managing every step of the process for you. Instead of filing the NOVA Declaration in Greek yourself, they handle the submission on your behalf. Customs clearance, which would usually require you to coordinate directly, is fully managed by their team. They also take care of calculating the registration levy and environmental tax, ensuring everything is accurately assessed. No need for you to collect or prepare documentation either—the team at Expat Law prepares and submits everything for you. When it comes to the technical inspection (KTEO), they schedule and manage it, so you don’t have to worry about booking or attending. Finally, the license plate registration, which typically involves a trip to the transport office, is completed smoothly through Expat Law, making the entire process stress-free and seamless.

For EU Imports:

• Original foreign vehicle registration
• NOVA confirmation receipt
• Purchase invoice or contract
• Emissions certificate (CO₂ & Euro standard) 
• Declaration of mileage (Law 1599/1986)
• Road insurance policy (Greek-registered)
• KTEO Certificate (if vehicle is older than 4 years)

For Non-EU Imports:

All EU documents, plus:

• Customs clearance documents
• Import duty & VAT receipts

The costs associated with importing a car to Greece are primarily determined by the vehicle’s age, CO₂ emissions, Euro standard, and original list price. The two main tax-related expenses are:

• Registration Levy
• Environmental Tax, if applicable.

To illustrate this, here’s a real-world example based on an actual case handled by the Expat Law office:

• Model: VW Golf TDI
• Year of First Registration: 2018
• Euro Standard: Euro 6d-TEMP
• CO₂ Emissions: 120 g/km
• Original New Price: €25,450
• Purchase Price: €12,000

• Original New Price (Factory List): €25,450
• Vehicle Age: 6 years
• Depreciation Rate (based on Greek tax code): 73%

Taxable Value: €25,450 × (1 - 0.73) = €6,871

• CO₂ Emissions: 120 g/km
• Euro Emissions Standard: Euro 6d-TEMP (latest diesel standard)
• Based on these factors, the registration levy is approximately 32% of the depreciated value: €6,871 × 32% = €2,198

Greece imposes an Environmental Tax on imported used cars that fall below the Euro 6 standard. In this case, the vehicle was fully exempt from this tax.

Item	Estimated Cost (€)	Notes
Registration Levy	€2198	Based on emissions & taxable value
Environmental Tax	€0	Exempt
KTEO Inspection (if applicable)	~€50	Roadworthiness check required after 4 years
Registration Fees & License Plates	€75–€175	Includes Greek registration documents and plates
Subtotal  (Public Charges Only)	~€2323-€2348	Excludes legal, handling, and coordination fees

Note: The subtotal above covers only publicly assessed taxes and registration-related charges. Additional costs may apply for legal representation, document preparation, and coordination services.

If you’re looking for help with importing and registering your vehicle in Greece, Expat Law is here to make the process easy and stress-free. Their approach is transparent, compliant, and designed to save you time and money. Whether you need expert guidance or just have a few questions, Expat Law’s team is ready to assist you every step of the way. 

Get in touch today via email at support@expatlaw.gr, call +30 2108323169, or visit www.expatlaw.gr!

For any other questions, contact us and we will be happy to provide the assistance you need!