All motor vehicles must be registered with the Land Transport Authority (LTA).

Only vehicles that are less than 3 years of age may be imported and registered. A surcharge of   $10,000 is payable for such vehicles.

Ensure that you are able to comply with the registration requirements. For detailed information, click here to download a copy of "Procedures on Importation and Registration of a Car in Singapore" (Zipped file; 27k)

If the car is manufactured in:

• One of the European Community (EC) countries, obtain the EEC Certificate of Conformity issued by the manufacturer.
• Japan, obtain the Completion Inspection Certificate (CIC) issued by the manufacturer.
• Alternatively, the car can be tested overseas at any recognised vehicle testing laboratory for a Certificate of Compliance with Exhaust Emission Standards together with a Test Report and a Safety Glass Certificate.

Obtain the following from manufacturer or agent:

•   Proof that the car is new or has never been registered for use (e.g. manufacturer's invoice, V308 Registration Document issued by Dept. of Transportation, London, etc);
• Technical specifications/catalogue issued by the manufacturer of the car if it is a new   make or model previously not imported in Singapore.
• Declaration form for Asbestos-free brake and clutch lining.

Make the necessary arrangement:

•   Arrange for shipment of the car to Singapore.
• Arrange with a shipping agent to obtain an Inward Cargo Clearance Permit.
  Your agent will have to submit a joint application to Trade Development Board (TDB) and Customs & Excise Department (CED) using the Tradenet System.
  The CED will assess the Open Market Value (OMV) of your car and customs duty will be levied at 31% of the OMV.

Submit documents for verification at the New Registration Section, Land Transport Authority, 10 Sin Ming Drive, Singapore 575701. The LTA will notify you to send your car for inspection.

Secure a Certificate of Entitlement (COE) and obtain insurance coverage for your car. If you wish, you can bid for a car registration number.

Submit vehicle particulars at any computer service terminal at the Singapore Network Services (SNS) Service Centre, Bugis Junction and collect your Car Registration Application Form. You can click here for a form.

At the New Registration Section, #01-00, Land Transport Authority, 10 Sin Ming Drive, Singapore 575701,

•  submit registration documents;
•  pay the fees and taxes for registration of the car; and
•  collect the Vehicle Registration Card, Certificate of Entitlement (COE) and road tax disc.