Am I allowed to import a car to Denmark?
Yes — you can import a car, but the Danish registration tax is high, and the car must be registered with the Motor Agency. The tax is calculated in bands: 25% of the first ~72,000 kr, 85% up to ~224,000 kr and 150% of the rest (2026 level, the thresholds index each year). A CO2 surcharge is added on top, and a basic deduction is given. Electric cars get a 60% reduction and plug-in hybrids 32% in 2026. The car must pass a customs inspection before it gets plates. If you import from outside the EU, customs duty and import VAT are added. If you move to Denmark with a car you owned abroad, there can be a tax exemption.
📋 The rules
- Registration tax in bands: 25%, 85% and 150%
- The thresholds index every year
- A CO2 surcharge is added on top
- Electric cars get a 60% reduction, hybrids 32%
- The car must pass a customs inspection before plates
🔓 Exceptions
- Importing from outside the EU adds customs duty and import VAT on top of the tax
- If you move to Denmark with a car owned abroad, there can be a tax exemption
- Vintage cars and certain disability-adapted cars have special schemes
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Driving an unregistered or under-taxed car brings back-tax, a fine and possible seizure.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I import a car to Denmark?
Yes, but the registration tax is high, and the car must pass a customs inspection and be registered with the Motor Agency.
How is the registration tax calculated?
In bands: 25% of the first ~72,000 kr, 85% up to ~224,000 kr and 150% of the rest, plus a CO2 surcharge.
Do electric cars get a discount?
Yes. In 2026 electric cars get a 60% reduction and plug-in hybrids 32% in the registration tax.
What is the difference between EU and non-EU?
Importing from outside the EU adds customs duty and import VAT on top of the registration tax.
Can I avoid the tax?
If you move to Denmark with a car you owned abroad, there can be a tax exemption under certain conditions.
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