Import a Car in Madrid
Complete guide • ITP 4% • 2026 data
Madrid is the main car import hub in Spain. With one of the lowest ITP rates (4%), the capital attracts thousands of importers every year. The Madrid Traffic Office is one of the busiest in the country.
4%
ITP
6.8M
Population
Madrid
Capital
BMW
Top brand
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DGT Office in Madrid
📍 Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Madrid, C/ Arturo Soria 143
Tips for importing in Madrid
- 1Book DGT appointment at least 2 weeks in advance
- 2Bring all documentation translated and apostilled
- 3The Colmenar Viejo ITV station usually has shorter queues
- 4A gestoría near the DGT office can speed up the process
Steps to import a car in Madrid
- 1
Buy the vehicle abroad
Verify the history, documentation and that it has no liens.
- 2
Transport the car to Spain
Road transport from Europe.
- 3
Pass the import ITV
Mandatory technical inspection for foreign vehicles.
- 4
Pay the registration tax
Based on CO₂ emissions (0–14.75% depending on bracket).
- 5
Pay the ITP (4%)
The ITP in Madrid is 4% on the fiscal value from the BOE.
- 6
Register at the DGT
Book an appointment at the DGT in Madrid and bring all documentation.
Most imported brands in Madrid
BMWMercedesAudiVolkswagen
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