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Comunidad Valenciana — ITP 6%

Importing a Car in Alicante — Full Guide 2026

Calculate the exact cost of importing and registering your car in Alicante (Comunidad Valenciana). ITP: 6%. Population: 335,000.

6%
ITP in Comunidad Valenciana
Transfer Tax — applies when you buy from a private seller. For a €20,000 fiscal value: €1,200.

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Importing a car in Alicante

Alicante is one of the most popular destinations for European retirees moving to Spain, many of whom want to bring their car. The Valencia region applies a 6% ITP, but lower cost of living offsets this difference. The Port of Alicante receives ships from various Mediterranean countries. The city has excellent motorway links with Madrid (A-31) and Barcelona (A-7), making land transport easy. German, Dutch and British residents represent a significant share of import demand in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions — Alicante

If you retire and move your residence to Alicante, you can apply for the Cambio de Residencia exemption from registration tax if you meet the requirements: own the car for at least 6 months and apply within 60 days of establishing residence in Spain. Filed at the Tax Agency.
Alicante is in the Valencia region, with a 6% ITP. For a €20,000 fiscal value, ITP would be €1,200 — 2% higher than Madrid, though procedures and timelines are similar.
ITP in the Valencia region is paid at the Conselleria d'Hisenda i Model Econòmic. You can do it online with a digital certificate or in person at the Tax Office in Alicante. The form is Modelo 600.

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