Whether your case fits
Based on your normal residence, the vehicle's regular location and where it will actually be used.
Eligibility assessment
Check Whether You Qualify for German Registration
A free, non-binding review of your case. Tell us where you live, what the vehicle is and how you intend to use it — you receive a written answer on whether a German registration structure fits, which keeper model applies and what it would require.
- Free and non-binding
- Written answer within 4 working days
- Case-by-case review, no generic checklist
- High-value vehicles welcome
What the Assessment Tells You
Eligibility is decided case by case. Rather than a generic answer, you get a written review of your specific situation covering four points.
Which documents apply
The document list for your situation, including the customs and VAT status of the vehicle.
Which keeper model
Registration in your own name, or with our Brandenburg company as keeper — and why.
Timeline and cost
What your case would take, and what it would cost: €500 setup plus €99 per month.
GermanCarRegistration is a vehicle-registration service provider, not a law firm, and provides administrative assistance rather than legal or tax advice. For the background on how registration in Europe works, read the Europe guide.
Before You Submit
The assessment is worth your time if your situation looks like the left-hand column. Cases on the right usually need a different solution — and we will tell you so.
Worth assessing
- International owner without German residency
- Vehicle purchased or being purchased in Germany
- Vehicle regularly kept, maintained or serviced in Germany
- Owner visiting Europe repeatedly
- Seasonal or collector vehicle
- High-value vehicle requiring professional administration
- US, Canadian, UK or GCC resident
Likely needs another solution
- Vehicle permanently based in the owner's normal country of residence
- Everyday vehicle primarily used in another jurisdiction
- Main objective is solely avoiding a tax or registration obligation
- Local law clearly requires domestic registration
- Insufficient vehicle or ownership documentation
- Vehicle cannot satisfy applicable technical requirements
- Unresolved customs or VAT status
Eligibility assessment
Check Whether Your Case Qualifies
Eleven short questions. Your answers let a case manager assess your situation properly instead of sending a generic reply.
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