Importing vehicles from Luxembourg: the dealer guide
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Luxembourg is an attractive sourcing market for dealers across the Greater Region. What to know about cross-border vehicle purchases within the EU.
Why Luxembourg is an interesting sourcing market
Luxembourg’s vehicle stock is considered young, well equipped and well maintained: high purchasing power, short ownership cycles and mild winters speak for the substance of the cars. Add the location at the heart of the Greater Region — from Trier, Metz, Arlon or Saarbrücken our buying locations are less than an hour away. For dealers that means attractive stock without long transfer routes.
The formalities at a glance
Buying vehicles within the EU is routine when the paperwork is complete. Plan for these points:
- COC document (Certificate of Conformity): basis for registration in the destination country — biet2biet documents whether it is present
- Vehicle papers and deregistration: Luxembourgish documents are handed over at collection
- Transfer: organise temporary/export plates or trailer transport
- VAT: for trade acquisitions from another EU country the rules of intra-Community trade apply — confirm the correct handling with your tax advisor
- Registration in the destination country: appointment, possible national inspection and insurance
How collection at MKAA works
After the award you arrange a collection appointment at the Roost or Bertrange location. Vehicle, keys and papers are prepared; the handover is documented in a protocol. Organise the transfer in advance — then importing from Luxembourg is not an exception but a well-rehearsed process that permanently widens your sourcing radius.
FAQ
Do I need customs documents for the import?
No. Luxembourg is an EU member — this is an intra-Community acquisition, not an import from a third country. There are no customs formalities; the usual EU rules for the vehicle trade apply.
What if the COC document is missing?
A missing COC can delay registration in the destination country or require an individual approval. That is why our vehicle documentation states whether the COC is present — factor it into your calculation.
