It all started when I needed to calculate the VRT for my own car import. As someone who had just moved back to Ireland, I was shocked by how complex and confusing the process was. The official Revenue websites were difficult to navigate, the calculations seemed inconsistent, and there was no simple tool to get a quick, reliable estimate.
I spent countless hours trying to understand the intricacies of Vehicle Registration Tax, customs duties, VAT calculations, and the various exemptions available. The more I dug into it, the more I realized that thousands of other people were facing the same frustration. Import car dealers, individuals bringing their cars from the UK post-Brexit, electric vehicle buyers trying to understand incentives – everyone was struggling with the same opaque system.
As a developer with a background in digital marketing, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I started creating what would become VRT Calculator Ireland – a comprehensive, user-friendly platform that demystifies VRT calculations and helps people make informed decisions about their vehicle imports.
What began as a personal project quickly grew into Ireland's most trusted VRT calculation platform, helping thousands of people save both time and money on their vehicle imports. Today, we continue to expand our tools and guides to serve the Irish automotive community better.
To make vehicle import calculations in Ireland transparent, accurate, and accessible to everyone
Providing precise VRT calculations based on the latest Revenue guidelines and regulations
Making complex tax calculations simple and accessible for everyone, regardless of technical knowledge
Constantly improving our tools and adding new features based on user feedback and regulatory changes
The experts behind Ireland's most trusted VRT calculation platform
Founder & VRT Expert
With extensive experience in digital marketing and software development, Swapnil combines technical expertise with deep knowledge of Irish vehicle import regulations. He has helped thousands of people navigate the VRT calculation process and continues to advocate for transparency in vehicle import taxation.
We believe in complete transparency about how our calculations are made.
All our VRT rates, CO2 bands, and NOx levy figures are sourced directly from Revenue.ie and the NCTS. We audit our data weekly to ensure it matches the latest statutory instruments.
VRT Calculator Ireland is an independent tool. We are not affiliated with Revenue or the NCTS, which allows us to provide unbiased advice and tips that you might not find on official government channels.
Our team monitors the Irish Budget every year to instantly update VRT bands and rates. The latest update was applied in October 2025 for the 2026 tax year.
We are committed to providing accurate, unbiased, and transparent information.
At VRT Calculator Ireland, our primary mission is to help Irish motorists understand the complex Vehicle Registration Tax system. We adhere to strict editorial standards to ensure all our guides and calculators are accurate and up-to-date.
Join thousands of satisfied users who trust our VRT calculator for accurate, up-to-date vehicle import calculations.