Whether or not a vehicle or machine sold at PS Auction can be exported from Sweden is shown in the respective advertisement description. If the vehicle can be exported, different rules apply depending on which country you wish to export to and if you do so as a private person or company.
VAT rules
To be able to purchase an item VAT free at PS Auction from another EU country the following is required:
- The buyer has a valid VAT number
- The buyer can demonstrate in writing that the item has been brought out of Sweden
To be able to purchase an item VAT free at PS Auction from countries outside the EU is required
- The buyer can demonstrate in writing that the item has been brought out of Sweden
Deposit
At PS Auction, Swedish VAT is deposited on winning bids. The deposit is refunded upon presentation of valid export documents.
Valid documents within the EU are, for example, CMR (freight bill with truck), registration certificate in the new country, temporary movement permits or other evidence that the item has been permanently removed from Sweden.
Valid documents for export outside the EU are customs documents or proof of registration in the new country.
However, if someone else is going to pick up your item, you must approve the item you purchased before picking it up and send in a proxy for the person to pick up. A proxy can be emailed to us.
Please fill out the following form where you state your bank details as well as attaching the above mentioned export documents.
For more information on export rules, see our terms of purchase.
For more information email export@ps.se
