Your all-in-one car-import service
Import a car from Germany to Switzerland – without the hassle
You buy the car, we take care of the rest: transport, customs clearance, CO₂ levy, MFK inspection and registration – all from a single source.
- Over 10 years of experience
- Transparent pricing, no hidden costs
- Insured from pickup to handover
Your Swiss licence plate in 4 steps
From buying the car to registration – we guide you through every step.
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1. Buy the vehicle
You find your dream car abroad and sign the purchase contract directly with the seller.
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2. Place your order online
Use the import calculator to work out your costs, generate your quote and place the order conveniently online.
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3. Transport & customs
We collect the vehicle by truck, register it for export with the source country's customs (VAT refund) and clear it through Swiss customs.
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4. CO₂, MFK & registration
We optimise the CO₂ levy, arrange the MFK roadworthiness inspection and register your car with the road-traffic office.
Everything from a single source
One point of contact for the whole import – from enquiry to vehicle handover.
Car transport
Safe transport by truck from the dealer in Germany and Benelux to Switzerland – fully insured.
Customs clearance
Correct export and import clearance, including reclaiming the foreign VAT.
CO₂ levy optimisation
We explore every option to lower your CO₂ levy and avoid unnecessary costs.
MFK inspection
We organise and prepare the MFK roadworthiness inspection right through to approval.
Registration
Registration with the road-traffic office – until your Swiss licence plate is in your hands.
Personal support
A dedicated contact guides you transparently through the entire import.
What does the import cost?
On a standard import, 8.1% Swiss VAT and 4% automobile tax apply. The VAT you paid abroad can be reclaimed after the import – which lowers your costs considerably. The exact cost depends on the make, model, equipment, date of first registration and condition.
If the vehicle qualifies as personal moving goods, the import may be exempt from duties.
Calculate import costs- Swiss VAT
- 8.1%
- Automobile tax
- 4%
- Foreign VAT
- reclaimable
- Cost estimate
- in CHF, up front
Why Import-Butler?
Over 10 years of experience
Thousands of car imports from Germany and Benelux to Switzerland handled successfully.
Transparent pricing
All costs calculated up front in CHF – no hidden fees, no surprises.
Fully insured
Your vehicle is optimally insured throughout the entire transfer.
All from one source
From customs clearance to the licence plate – one contact for the whole process.
Frequently asked questions
How does a car import work?
Customs clearance happens in two steps: first the vehicle is registered for export with the source country's customs so you can reclaim the VAT paid there. Then comes the import clearance in Switzerland, where Swiss VAT and automobile tax apply.
Which taxes should I expect?
On a standard import, 4% automobile tax and 8.1% Swiss VAT apply. If the vehicle qualifies as personal moving goods, the import may be duty-free.
Can I reclaim the foreign VAT?
Yes. Once the vehicle is registered for export with the source country's customs, you can reclaim the VAT paid abroad – noticeably reducing your total cost.
How long does the import take?
Once the import dossier is complete, we schedule pickup, customs clearance, CO₂ processing, the MFK inspection and registration. The exact duration depends on the vehicle and the responsible canton.
Who organises the transport?
We organise transport by truck from the dealer in Germany and Benelux to Switzerland. You don't have to collect the car yourself – and it's insured throughout the journey.
How do I calculate my import costs?
Use the import calculator to work out your total costs in CHF, including customs clearance, transport and MFK – free of charge and without obligation.
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Calculate your import costs in a few minutes – transparently, in CHF, with no obligation.
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