Title What is the process of transferring ownership of a car that was acquired duty free
Description

The 5th Schedule of EACCMA, 2004 provides for the importation of Motor vehicles under duty free status provided they meet the required criteria.  Section 119 of the same act provides that duties are payable upon disposal of the Motor vehicle.


Requirements



  • Customs declaration

  •  Valuation report

  • Copy of motor vehicle records and copy of log book

  • Authority to dispose Motor vehicle (PRO 1C) for diplomatic vehicles

  • Previous importation customs entry


Procedure



  •  Obtain a valuation report from KRA to ascertain the value of the vehicle for tax purposes.

  •  Liaise with an authorized Customs clearing agent to Lodge a customs declaration using the assessed value and pay the relevant duties computed.

  •  Present the vehicle for inspection by a proper Customs officer to confirm the motor vehicle details.

  •  Once the customs entry has been processed, initiate the transfer process on the NTSA platform.
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