I'm considering purchasing my first caravan and the best layout for my family is in a caravan only available in the UK. So, I have a couple of questions on 1) registration, and 2) tax.
Registration
If I purchase a new or used caravan in the UK and tow it to Holland where it will remain (I live in Holland, and have done for 5 years), what will I need to do in terms of registration? The only thing I can find on the RDW website isn't clear on this particular situation.
Tax
Are caravans brought from the UK to Holland (permanently) subject to VAT (BTW in Holland)? If so, if I purchase it in the UK and bring it over myself (by towing), is it classed as a personal possession at the point of bringing over, and therefore not subject to any tax? If not, does someone else purchasing it in the UK and gifting it to me make any difference? Or, would keeping it in the UK for a certain period of time (e.g., 6 months) before bringing it to Holland make any difference?
Thanks for any help given!
Registration
If I purchase a new or used caravan in the UK and tow it to Holland where it will remain (I live in Holland, and have done for 5 years), what will I need to do in terms of registration? The only thing I can find on the RDW website isn't clear on this particular situation.
Tax
Are caravans brought from the UK to Holland (permanently) subject to VAT (BTW in Holland)? If so, if I purchase it in the UK and bring it over myself (by towing), is it classed as a personal possession at the point of bringing over, and therefore not subject to any tax? If not, does someone else purchasing it in the UK and gifting it to me make any difference? Or, would keeping it in the UK for a certain period of time (e.g., 6 months) before bringing it to Holland make any difference?
Thanks for any help given!