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About EGY Prestige
EGY Prestige is the trading name of EGY (UK) Ltd, which is a private company that specialises in the supply of new vehicles, approved used, VAT-free supply, freight-forwarding, legal services and consultancy (motor industry) and supply of duty free vehicles for, NGOs, Missions, Diplomats, and the Military.
Our combination of wealth of knowledge and expertise in supplying high quality vans/commercials and offering a personal service that suits your needs has enabled us to win many awards.
We are also specialists in the HMRC‘s Personal Export Scheme that allows clients to buy vehicles in the UK free of VAT for export.
We have a substantial portfolio of clients that includes public and private sector workers across many countries and regions as well as several diplomatic missions and government bodies. We treat our clients like good friends, which is why we aim to build genuine, long lasting relationships with them.
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Absolutely fantastic service. AT-Free supply of brand new electric Porsche has saved my lots of cash through you guys!!!
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Frequently Asked Questions
A VAT qualifying car is a car which is eligible for the 20% VAT to be reclaimed.
A non-VAT qualifying car is not eligible for the 20% VAT to be reclaimed. This is because the vehicle has been owned by a private individual. Once this has happened a car looses its VAT qualifying status to become non-VAT qualifying. This cannot be reversed.
A VAT margin car is a car which is non VAT qualifying. This is because the VAT has been paid on it in a previous sale and this cannot become a VAT qualifying car again.
All new cars are VAT qualifying. They have to be bought by a VAT registered business in the UK in order for the VAT to be reclaimed. If this happens, the car remains a VAT qualifying car until it is bought by a person or a non-VAT registered business. This person must pay the VAT for the car which then becomes a non-VAT qualifying car ongoing.
The Personal Export Scheme allows entitled customers to buy a motor vehicle in the UK free of VAT for export outside the UK. Subject to some restrictions, the vehicle can be used for a limited period in the UK before it’s exported.
Warning – it may be difficult to import motor vehicles into some countries. If you’re thinking of buying a vehicle under the scheme, you should check with the relevant Embassy or High Commission in the UK because additional restrictions, paperwork and costs may apply.
As a serving Diplomat, or a member of an International organisation, by using Griffin you are able to take advantage of special Diplomatic pricing from a vast array of manufacturers.
Taking advantage of these significant discounts is easy. We have a dedicated sales team on hand to help you with everything from choosing your specific new vehicle, to it’s personalised delivery. You can buy outright or even lease your next car, through our exclusive Diplomatic leasing programme.
You have several options to consider if you want to buy a UK car and reclaim the VAT.
- Apply to reclaim the VAT yourself. Whilst you may know someone who has done this in the past, this is no longer possible since the law changed and stopped non VAT registered people reclaiming VAT.
- A dealer wants to return the VAT to me post sale. Another high risk strategy as you are in a different continent. We hear of many examples where the money never materialises owing to an ‘admin error’.
- My friend in the UK could reclaim the VAT. Being a UK resident isn’t enough. Your friend would have to be the registered owner of a UK VAT registered business. They would then process the application for you.
- Buy a VAT qualifying car from a UK main dealer. It is very unlikely that UK dealers will support you. Cars are in such short supply they are prioritising selling to UK clients. Most UK main dealers are not set up to support VAT reclaim, so will refuse the sale in the initial conversation.
- Buy via a professional car exporter. This is the most cost effective and straight forward way to buy your car VAT free. We do not ask you to cover the VAT in your purchase so you will be quoted the VAT free price from the outset. Processing the reclaim is a standard part of our export service.
- New Vehicle Sourcing & Supplying
- Freight forwarding and Customs Clearance
- Vehicle Collection & Delivery
- VAT / Tax Refunds on Vehicle Exports
- Legal consultancy for the motor industry
- DVLA Documentation and e.g Export Certificates
Export Tax-free and VAT-free Vehicles from the UK
We’re one of the very few companies in the UK that specialises in tax-free vehicle supply and exports.
HMRC Personal Export Scheme (PES)
The Personal Export Scheme (PES) allows entitled customers to buy a motor vehicle in the UK free of VAT for export outside the UK. Subject to some restrictions, the vehicle can be used for a limited period in the UK before it’s exported.
New Tax-free Vehicle Supply
All new UK vehicles are sold with VAT in their prices. We supply vehicles directly from the manufacturer to you, and thereafter reclaim VAT is reclaimable from HMRC.
Military & Diplomat Supply
We offer full-spectrum service, not just a car. From advice to administration, the logistics to the legalities, we’re here to make tax-free purchase easy. We provide forms that by the Protocol Department at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
EGY Prestige is the trading name of EGY (UK) Ltd, which is a private company that specialises in the supply of new vehicles, approved used, VAT-free supply, freight-forwarding, legal services and consultancy (motor industry) and supply of duty free vehicles for, NGOs, Missions, Diplomats, and the Military.