ISV

Published 5 November 2026, 22:39

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A tax charged when a car is first registered in Portugal, which matters especially if the car is being brought in from another country. It is important to factor it in beforehand, because it can add considerably to the final cost of the paperwork.

Where you come across it. When importing a car, clearing it through customs and registering it in Portugal for the first time.

Often confused with IUC: ISV is about the paperwork and first registration, while IUC is the annual tax on ownership.

Official website: portaldasfinancas.gov.pt

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