Published 17 August 2023
Basseterre
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Discounted VAT Rate Day
“Sale of Vehicle” Guidance Notes
INTRODUCTION
This information provides guidance on the conditions for participation on Discounted VAT Rate
Days (DVRDs) August 25 and 26, 2023, regarding the purchasing or selling of vehicles.
Which Businesses are Eligible?
All VAT Registered vehicle dealer businesses that have filed ALL Returns and have NO
outstanding fees, licences, tax liabilities, penalties or interest due to the IRD or CED prior to DVR
Day, may qualify to participate in the DVR Day.
What Vehicles are Eligible?
All vehicles that are “in stock or inventoried” by a VAT registered business on DVR Day 2023.
This includes all new and/or used (reconditioned) vehicles.
How will DVR Day affect the cost/ price of a vehicle?
In relation to vehicle purchases, VAT will be exempt on the first $50,000.00. Any cost in
excess of $50,000.00 will attract the standard rate of 17% VAT. For example; if the price of a
vehicle is $95,000.00, the price you will pay for it on DVR Day will be as follows:
Selling Price $95,000.00
Less Exempt Portion $50,000.00
Incentive Vatable Price $45,000.00
Plus VAT @ 17% $7,650.00
VAT Inclusive Portion $52,650.00
Plus Exempt Portion $50,000.00
DVR Day Price $102,650.00
*Note that, your savings will be as follows:
Selling Price (SP) $95,000.00
Plus VAT (SP*17%) $16,150.00
VAT Inclusive Price $111,150.00
VAT Inclusive Price – DVR Day Price
= (111,150.00 – 102,650.00) –
= Your Savings of $8,500.00 on DVR Day √
What if I trade in my vehicle?
In relation to vehicle trade-ins, using the same calculations as above, the value of the traded
vehicle is deducted from the final price. As such, the price you will pay after a trade-in on DVR
Day will be as follows:
Selling Price $95,000.00
Less Exempt Portion $50,000.00
Incentive Vatable Price $45,000.00
Plus VAT @ 17% $7,650.00
VAT Inclusive Portion $52,650.00
Plus Exempt Portion $50,000.00
DVR Day Price $102,650.00
Less Value of Traded Vehicle $30,000.00
DVR Day Price after Trade-In $72,650.00
What about persons with Duty Free Concessions?
Persons receiving Duty Free concession on vehicle will NOT be eligible for the DVR Day VAT
exemption on the first $50,000.00. Hence, persons receiving Duty Free concession on vehicle will
be required to pay the standard rate of 17% VAT on the full price upon purchasing a vehicle at
Duty Free on the DVR Days.
What if I order/import my own vehicle?
The importation of a vehicle by an individual or business other than a Registered
Vehicle Dealer will be subject to the stipulated Customs Duties and taxes and will attract the
Standard Rate of VAT at 17%.
What if I am selling my vehicle or buying one from another person
locally?
The sale or purchase of a vehicle from a non-registered Vehicle Dealer, and/or which is not part
of a Registered Dealer’s inventoried stock, will attract the Standard Rate of VAT at 17% on the
full price.
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Contact Information
St. Kitts
The Inland Revenue Department
P.O. Box 34, Bay Road,
Basseterre
Tel: +1-869-465-8485
Nevis
Inland Revenue Department
Main Street, Charlestown
Tel: +1-869-469-5856
Email: [email protected]
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