Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) is a tax levied on the registration of a vehicle in Ireland. It is based on the vehicle’s Open Market Selling Price (OMSP), engine size, CO2 emissions, and age. The amount of VRT payable can vary significantly depending on these factors.
There are a number of ways to avoid paying VRT in Ireland. One way is to import a used vehicle from Northern Ireland. Vehicles that are registered in Northern Ireland are not subject to VRT in the Republic of Ireland. Another way to avoid VRT is to purchase a vehicle that is exempt from the tax. Electric vehicles, for example, are exempt from VRT. Finally, it is also possible to avoid VRT by registering a vehicle in a company name. Vehicles that are registered in a company name are not subject to VRT, provided that they are used for business purposes.