Car import & Legalization | UCS & Partners

🇺🇦 Preferential Customs Clearance for Cars🇺🇦

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Customs clearance of vehicles under a preferential procedure for 🇺🇦Ukrainians or foreigners with a residence permit in Portugal.

FULL exemption from VAT and ISV

We take care of all stages — document preparation, certification and customs clearance of a car or motorcycle.

Preferential customs clearance of vechicles

You receive your chosen car from Europe — delivered, cleared through customs and registered in Portugal.

UCS & Partners selects, purchases, prepares documents, accompanies the technical inspection and registers the car with Portuguese number plates — your involvement is minimal.

Selection of cars from auctions and dealers

If you are leaving Portugal, UCS & Partners will take care of your car:

official storage, sale or legalisation — depending on your needs.

Everything is formalised in a contract with clear and transparent terms and conditions.

Full support for your car when leaving the country

Our company has legalised over 350 vehicles on preferential terms. We have experience in customs clearance of cars from the USA, Japan, and the UAE, including motorcycles and exclusive models. We find solutions even in very complex and controversial situations.

Over 350 legalisation cases

Vehicle Customs & Legalization

Complete support for importing and registering vehicles in Portugal

We provide streamlined legal and administrative services for vehicle importation — from customs clearance to registration with Portuguese authorities. Our process ensures compliance with all regulations while minimizing costs and delays.

Import Made Simple. Compliance Guaranteed.

From sourcing to registration — we handle customs, taxes, and inspections so your car arrives fully compliant and cost-efficiently.

Full-cycle support: from vehicle selection to Portuguese registration

UCS & Partners provides comprehensive legal and logistical support for importing and registering vehicles in Portugal. We work with both standard imports and duty-free legalization for Ukrainian citizens relocating to Portugal. With over 350 completed cases in the past two years, our team guarantees full compliance and maximum tax savings.

1. Vehicle Sourcing from Verified EU Platforms

UCS & Partners helps clients find the right vehicle through trusted suppliers and auctions in:

Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, and other EU countries.

We provide:

Search and selection based on your budget and preferences
Technical verification and document checks
Communication with sellers and inspection coordination
Contract and invoice validation

2. Optimization of Payments & Taxes

We arrange secure and legal money transfers directly to the seller in the EU.

In each transaction, we:

Ensure full invoice transparency
Use licensed payment channels
Provide guidance on VAT treatment and cost optimization
Document the transaction for customs and legal records

3. International Transport to Portugal

We organize safe and cost-effective vehicle delivery using:

Grouped or individual transport
Open or enclosed carriers
Route planning and customs support at departure

All logistics are tailored to match your timeline, budget, and location.

4. Customs Clearance & Tax Optimization

UCS & Partners prepares and submits all documents for import processing in Portugal:

ISV (vehicle tax) calculation and reduction strategies
VAT handling (if applicable)
Coordination with customs agents and authorities
Full transparency of fees and procedures

We handle complex import cases, including:

Vehicles from the U.S.
Motorcycles
High-value or custom vehicles
Legalization of Ukrainian-registered vehicles to Portuguese plates

5. Portuguese Registration & Legalization

After import clearance, we assist with:

IMT inspection scheduling and documentation
Final registration with Portuguese authorities
Number plate issuance and insurance setup