Import Car from
Germany to France
BARQAWI Cars guides you through every step of importing a vehicle from Germany to France — sourcing, COC, Abmeldung, transport and ANTS registration support. Zero customs duties. Net saving of 10–25% versus French market, all-in.
France-Specific Advantages
Why Importing from Germany to France Makes Sense
France and Germany share the EU single market. The administrative and financial conditions for a French buyer are exceptionally favourable.
Zero Customs Duties
Germany and France are both EU member states. There are no customs duties, no import declaration and no border formalities on vehicles bought in Germany and driven or transported to France.
COC Accepted Directly for Carte Grise
The Certificate of Conformity (COC) issued by the German manufacturer is accepted directly by the French ANTS portal. No additional type approval or homologation procedure is required for EU-spec vehicles.
No TVA on Used Vehicles (EU Rule)
If the vehicle is over 6 months old AND has more than 6,000 km, French TVA (20%) is not applicable. This rule uniquely benefits French private buyers purchasing used cars from Germany.
ANTS Digital Registration
French carte grise applications are submitted entirely online via ants.gouv.fr. No visit to the prefecture is needed. BARQAWI provides the complete document checklist; most applications are approved within 5–10 working days.
Contrôle Technique Straightforward
A German TÜV is not accepted in France, but a French CT is required to complete registration if the vehicle is over 4 years old. German vehicles generally pass the CT without difficulty given the rigorous German pre-sale inspection standard.
Net Saving After All Costs
Even after BARQAWI's service fee, transport (€700–€1,100) and French registration costs (carte grise + CT), the all-in price remains 10–20% below equivalent French-market vehicles. See the comparison table below.
Real Prices
Germany vs France — Total Cost Comparison
Indicative prices based on typical market observations (Q2 2026). All-in price includes German vehicle + BARQAWI fee + transport + French carte grise + contrôle technique.
| Vehicle | Germany (DE) | All-in France | French Market | Net Saving |
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| BMW 320d xDrive Touring (2022) | 27 500 € | 30 200 € | 36 500 € | −6 300 € (17%) |
| Mercedes E 220d Estate AMG-Line (2022) | 38 500 € | 41 800 € | 51 900 € | −10 100 € (19%) |
| Audi Q5 40 TDI quattro S-Line (2022) | 36 000 € | 38 800 € | 46 500 € | −7 700 € (17%) |
| BMW X5 xDrive40d M Sport (2021) | 53 000 € | 56 500 € | 70 000 € | −13 500 € (19%) |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI DSG (2021) | 22 000 € | 24 300 € | 29 000 € | −4 700 € (16%) |
* All-in price = German vehicle + BARQAWI service (€890–€1,490) + transport (€700–€1,100) + carte grise + contrôle technique. Indicative — varies by region and vehicle.
Our Services
How BARQAWI Cars Handles Your Import to France
Based in Fellbach (10 minutes from Stuttgart), BARQAWI Cars has specialised in vehicle export to France since 2012. We handle every administrative and logistical step so your German vehicle arrives at your door ready to register.
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Vehicle sourcing — We identify vehicles matching your specifications within our network of German dealers and private sellers. TÜV validity verified.
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Export documentation — We prepare all required documents: COC from manufacturer, Kaufvertrag (invoice), Abmeldebescheinigung (deregistration) — everything the ANTS portal requires.
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Transport to France — Door-to-door road transport on an enclosed car transporter. Delivery 3–5 days after collection from Germany.
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ANTS registration support — We provide a complete ANTS document checklist with step-by-step instructions. Most French clients obtain their carte grise within 5–10 working days.
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Full import support — From first contact to delivery, we are available by phone, email and WhatsApp to answer questions and resolve any administrative issues.
Quick Request
Tell us what you are looking for and we will respond within 24 hours with available options and a price estimate.
Process
Steps to Import a Vehicle from Germany to France
Define your vehicle
Share your requirements — brand, model, engine, budget, mileage — by WhatsApp, email or phone. We respond within 24 hours with matching options from our German network.
Receive a complete offer
We send a detailed offer: German vehicle price, BARQAWI service fee, transport cost and all-in delivered price in France. No hidden charges. Full transparency before you commit.
Confirm and pay deposit
A deposit secures the vehicle. We handle the German purchase contract (Kaufvertrag) and collect all original documents from the seller, including the Fahrzeugbrief.
Export documentation
We obtain the COC from the manufacturer if not already present, prepare the Abmeldebescheinigung (deregistration at German KBA) and compile the complete ANTS document pack for France.
Transport to France
The vehicle is collected on an enclosed car transporter. Road delivery to France typically takes 3–5 days. We provide real-time tracking and confirm delivery date in advance.
French registration (ANTS)
You submit the document pack via ants.gouv.fr. We provide a step-by-step checklist and remain available for any questions. Carte grise is typically issued within 5–10 working days.
Documentation
Required Documents for French Registration
BARQAWI Cars prepares all German documents. You handle the French insurance certificate and ANTS online submission.
Issued by the manufacturer. Accepted directly by the French ANTS portal. No homologation required for EU-spec vehicles from Germany.
Original invoice from the German seller showing price, VAT status, VIN and both parties' information. Required by ANTS.
The German vehicle title (Fahrzeugbrief). Surrendered to the German KBA upon deregistration. Must be original.
Proof of deregistration from the German KBA. Confirms the vehicle is no longer registered in Germany. Required by ANTS.
Required for both the German purchase and the French ANTS registration application (identity verification).
Your French insurer issues a provisional certificate valid during the registration period. Most insurers issue this same day.
Client Experiences
What Our Clients Say
French clients who imported their vehicle from Germany through BARQAWI Cars.
Karim B.
Paris (75019)
"The ANTS registration was much simpler than I expected — the document pack from BARQAWI was complete and correct. Carte grise obtained in 8 days. Total from first WhatsApp to delivery at my door: 19 days. I'd do it again without hesitation."
Sophie M.
Bordeaux (33)
"I was worried about buying a car abroad for the first time. BARQAWI explained every step and handled all the German paperwork. The COC was already in the car on delivery. No issues at all with registration. Professional and reassuring."
Nordine A.
Marseille (13)
"BARQAWI found the exact spec I wanted in 3 days — AMG-Line Estate with panoramic and head-up display, which was impossible to find in France at that price. Delivered in Marseille in perfect condition. Highly recommended."
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions — Import Germany to France
The full process takes 2 to 4 weeks on average: 3–5 days to source and verify the vehicle in Germany, 3–5 days for export documentation (COC, invoice, Abmeldung), 3–5 days road transport, and 5–10 days for French ANTS registration. BARQAWI Cars coordinates every step and provides a delivery timeline before you commit.
No. Germany and France are both EU member states. There are zero customs duties on vehicles purchased in Germany and imported to France. The vehicle circulates freely within the EU single market. There is no import declaration required at the French border for EU-origin vehicles.
If the vehicle is older than 6 months AND has more than 6,000 km at the time of purchase, it is classified as a used vehicle under EU VAT rules. No additional French VAT (20%) is due in France. For newer or low-mileage vehicles, French TVA applies. VAT-registered businesses may recover input tax under certain conditions.
To register a German car in France via the ANTS portal, you need: Certificate of Conformity (COC), original German purchase invoice, Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II (German title), Abmeldebescheinigung (deregistration proof), valid ID, French insurance certificate, and completed CERFA 13750. BARQAWI Cars provides all German documents; you only handle the French insurance and ANTS submission.
Yes, if the vehicle is more than 4 years old you will need a valid contrôle technique (CT) to obtain the French carte grise. A German TÜV Hauptuntersuchung is not accepted in France. However, if the TÜV is valid, the vehicle is mechanically inspected and a French CT generally passes without issue. BARQAWI advises on CT timing as part of the delivery process.
Total cost = German vehicle price + BARQAWI export service fee (€890–€1,490 depending on vehicle value) + road transport (€700–€1,100) + French carte grise fee (variable by region and horsepower, typically €200–€900) + contrôle technique (~€80). On a €30,000 vehicle, total additional costs are typically €2,000–€3,000, leaving a net saving of €4,000–€8,000 versus the French market.
Yes, consistently. Premium brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Volkswagen are typically 12–25% cheaper in Germany than equivalent French-market vehicles. This saving is amplified on high-trim specifications, M/AMG/RS performance models, and estate variants which are more abundant and less expensive in Germany.
Yes. BARQAWI Cars, based in Fellbach near Stuttgart, handles the full process remotely: vehicle sourcing and history verification, German purchase, COC and all export documents, road transport to France, and a complete registration checklist for the ANTS portal. You receive a ready-to-register vehicle at your door without travelling to Germany.
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