C384 form 2026

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The document is an application form for the release of a private vessel upon payment of Customs Duty and VAT in the UK. It requires detailed information about the vessel, including its name, description, value, country of acquisition, and any VAT previously paid. The applicant must declare that the vessel is for personal use and not for resale. Instructions are provided for submitting the form and associated documents to HM Revenue and Customs.

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Begin by entering the vessel's name and description in the designated fields. This information is crucial for identifying your vessel.
Provide details of any specialist equipment associated with the vessel, as well as the country where you acquired it and its total value, including all equipment.
Fill in the date of arrival in the UK and specify the country of manufacture. Ensure accuracy to avoid delays.
Indicate whether VAT has been paid or refunded in an EU country by ticking the appropriate boxes. Attach any necessary invoices if applicable.
Complete your declaration by confirming that all provided information is true and complete, then sign and date the form.

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How long does it take to get a Nova?

If you're a VAT -registered company You must then tell HMRC about the imported vehicle by using the Notification of Vehicle Arrivals ( NOVA ) service within 14 days. You can use a spreadsheet if you need to use NOVA for lots of vehicles.

What is a C384 form?

Use form C384 to declare the import of a motor vehicle from outside the UK for private use. It's needed to claim any relief from Customs Duty and VAT that may be due.

What is a Nova form?

Use the NOVA service to tell HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) you've brought a vehicle into the UK. You can use the service if: you're a VAT-registered business that does not use the secure registration scheme. you're not VAT-registered and you've imported a vehicle from the EU into Northern Ireland.

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How do you get a Nova certificate?

You do not receive a certificate for NOVA unless the application was done in paper format, online applications just produce a number. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE NOVA NUMBER FROM A SELLER (preferably on the invoice relating to the sale) to prevent huge complications in the registration process.

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