Vanuatu Car Registration

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Vanuatu Car Registration

• www.OffshoreSimple.com
• Tax-Free Vehicle
• Registration

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Why register in Vanuatu?

• No import duties payable
• No purchase tax payable
• No VAT or Stamp Duty payable
• Special Vehicles can be registered
• Low annual fees
• Personalised plates available
• Trailers, Small Trucks and Motorcycles can be
  registered
  
• Added privacy
• Vehicle can be registered under company name

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What are the requirements?

• Invoice for the Vehicle
• Registration Certificate, if previously
  Registered
  
• Proof of 3rd Party Insurance
• Road Worthiness Certificate or mechanics letter
• Colour Photo of Vehicle
• Colour Photo of Owner
• Copy of Owners Drivers License
• Copy of Owners Passport
• Completed Application Form www.offshoresimple.com
  /VanuatuCarRegApplication.doc
  

IMPORTANT...
Originals of Vehicle documents are required,
copies no longer accepted. All documents can be
returned to you.
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How to Register

• First, fill the order form here
  www.offshoresimple.com/ord/vanuatucarorder.htm .
  (at this stage we can discuss any queries
  including payment options and fees).
• Submit payment to us via agreed method.
• Send all required application documents and forms
  to our office in Vanuatu
  
• Inform us by email to mbodea_at_offshoresimple.com
  that documents have been sent and include any
  courier tracking information
  
• Await confirmation that documents have been
  approved by the Vanuatu Authorities.
  
• Advise us of delivery address for registration
  documents and plates.
  

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What do you receive?

• Once the registration is complete, you will
  receive by courier, one Registration Card, one
  Registration window label, and two Vanuatu
  License Plates. The plates are unique and will be
  the talk of many who spot them.
• You may also request a second set of plates, or
  request that your plates are made to a certain
  size or style. Such requests can usually be
  accommodated with only a small additional fee,
  however you will need to check with us for exact
  prices.
• It should be noted that the window label that you
  receive, is for the current year only and must be
  renewed each and every January for the life of
  the registration.

FOR MORE INFO
Please advise us if you have any special
requirements for delivery of your items.
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Sample of Registration Plate

• Standard Vanuatu Plate

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Sample of Registration Card

• Plastic Style Card

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Sample of Window Label

• Label to affix on inside of car window

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Q. How do I arrange Insurance?
• A. We do not provide assistance with insurance,
  but we do recommend clients to contact insurance
  companies and advise that the wish to insure the
  vehicle based on the chassis and or engine number
  only.
• Q. Do I have to send my original documents?
• A. Yes, you must send original documents, EXCEPT
  your Driver License and Passport. If you require
  any of the original items back, you must advise
  us and we will return the documents, together
  with the Registration items.
• Q. Can I request a specific registration number?
• A. Yes, however numbers are limited to two
  characters, followed by 4 digits and many
  sequences are not allowed. Please send us details
  of the plates you would like and we will check if
  it is possible.
• Q. When Must I renew my registration?
• A. All Vanuatu Registrations Expire on 31
  December, regardless of the first date of
  Registration. This means that you must renew your
  registration each and every January, in order to
  receive the current years Window Label. It is
  not possible to receive the next years window
  label until January of that year.

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FAQs Continued

• Q. How do I register to a Company?
• A. You can register your vehicle under any
  foreign or local company name, provided that you
  are authorised to do so. You will need to supply
  company documents such as a Certificate of
  Incorporation. The same identification
  requirements exist, however the identification
  should be that of the Company Director, or person
  authorised to act on behalf of the company.
• Q. Can I transfer ownership of the vehicle?
• A. Yes, you must complete a Transfer of Owner
  document that is available through us. The
  Transfer document must be sent to us, together
  with the full identification of the new owner, as
  was required upon initial registration. There is
  a small fee involved, plus delivery costs.
• Q. Can I cancel my registration at any time?
• A. Yes, if your vehicle is stolen, you should
  contact us immediately to cancel your
  registration and avoid any tickets or fines
  incurred by the thief.
• For General information about Vanuatu, please
  see http//www.vanuatutourism.com/vanuatu/cms/en/
  vanuatu.html

FOR MORE INFO
Please contact us by email to mbodea_at_offshoresimp
le.com