Quitus fiscal (Vehicle Import)
The quitus fiscal confirms VAT status for an imported vehicle before French registration.
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Request at your local tax office or online where available.Why it matters
Required by ANTS to finalize the French vehicle registration.What to do now
- Gather purchase invoice and ID
- Request quitus at tax office with vehicle details
- Submit quitus to ANTS with registration request
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FAQ
Yes, both new and used imported vehicles need it.
Varies by office; often a few days once documents are complete.
Usually free; VAT may be due for new vehicles.
Yes, to confirm VAT status within the EU.
Related
Guides
- Get your French Tax Number (numéro fiscal)
- Declare French income taxes online
- Find your avis d’imposition
- Register as auto-entrepreneur with URSSAF
- Get French health insurance (CPAM + Carte Vitale)
- Sign up for a mutuelle
- Pay taxe foncière
- Understand taxe d’habitation
- Obtain a quitus fiscal for a foreign car
- Request an attestation de résidence
More terms
- French Tax Number (Numéro fiscal)
- French Social Security Number (Numéro de sécurité sociale)
- Carte Vitale (Health Insurance Card)
- Tax Notice (Avis d’imposition)
- Proof of Address (Justificatif de domicile)
- Bank Details (RIB)
- Pôle emploi Registration
- URSSAF for Self‑Employed (Auto‑entrepreneur)
- Income Tax Return (Déclaration des revenus)
- Ameli Account (Assurance Maladie)
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