Import a Car in Extremadura
Complete guide • ITP 6% • 2026 data
Extremadura applies a 6% ITP. Its border with Portugal facilitates imports from the neighboring country. Badajoz and Cáceres are the two available traffic offices.
DGT Office in Mérida
Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Badajoz, Avda. Ramón y Cajal 2
Tips for importing in Extremadura
- 1The Portugal border via Badajoz facilitates Portuguese imports
- 2DGT has offices in Badajoz and Cáceres
- 36% ITP, slightly above average
- 4Imported car prices tend to be more competitive here
Steps to import a car in Extremadura
- 1
Find the car on the other side of the Portuguese border
The Badajoz crossing makes Extremadura one of the regions where looking directly at the Portuguese market makes the most sense.
- 2
Cross via Badajoz with no boat required
Since it's a land border, transport from Portugal avoids the extra costs of a ferry or maritime shipping.
- 3
Get the ITV done in Badajoz or Cáceres
The region's two offices also handle the technical inspection; pick whichever is closer to where you live.
- 4
Work out the national CO₂ bracket
The registration tax applies the same as the rest of the country before moving to the regional ITP.
- 5
Pay the ITP (6%)
Slightly above the national average, though purchase prices at source tend to offset the difference.
- 6
Register at the DGT in Badajoz or Cáceres
With two provincial offices available, pick the one in your own province to avoid crossing the region end to end.
Most imported brands in Extremadura
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