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Historic Car Taxation in the EU Course

Online 300-hour course in historic car taxation in the EU. 6 modules covering Directive 2006/112/EC (common VAT system, special margin scheme), Law 37/1992 (Value Added Tax) and advanced Excel. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Identify the taxes that affect a historic vehicle throughout its life.

02

Calculate the taxation of acquisition, importation and registration.

03

Analyse the taxes associated with owning the vehicle.

04

Determine the tax consequences of transfer and capital gains.

05

Compare personal, corporate and asset-based ownership of collections.

06

Apply the special margin scheme to the sale of used vehicles.

07

Design a tax compliance plan for a collector.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Tax adviser specialising in collectible assets who wants to specialise in Historic Car Taxation in the EU.
  • Wealth manager who wants to specialise in Historic Car Taxation in the EU.
  • Classic vehicle dealer who wants to specialise in Historic Car Taxation in the EU.
  • Automotive administrative manager who wants to specialise in Historic Car Taxation in the EU.
  • Financial manager of a private collection who wants to specialise in Historic Car Taxation in the EU.
  • Foreign trade consultant who wants to specialise in Historic Car Taxation in the EU.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter tax advisory.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Directive 2006/112/EC (common VAT system, special margin scheme)
  • Law 37/1992 (Value Added Tax)
  • Law 38/1992 (Excise Duties, registration tax)
  • Royal Legislative Decree 2/2004 (Local Authorities, IVTM)
  • Law 35/2006 (Personal Income Tax)
  • Law 19/1991 (Wealth Tax)
  • Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009 (customs duty reliefs)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Taxes affecting a classic car
  2. 1.2European competence and national competence
  3. 1.3Harmonisation and its limits
  4. 1.4Tax residence of the owner
  5. 1.5Vehicle as a use asset and as an investment
  6. 1.6Essential tax terminology
  7. 1.7Official sources for consultation
  8. 1.8Risk of outdated information
  9. 1.9Role of the tax adviser
  10. 1.10Workshop: tax map of a case
  1. 2.1Value added tax on purchase
  2. 2.2Purchase from a private individual and from a professional
  3. 2.3Special scheme for used goods
  4. 2.4Registration tax and its calculation
  5. 2.5Exemptions and reductions for age
  6. 2.6Asset transfers
  7. 2.7Importation from third countries
  8. 2.8Supporting documentation
  9. 2.9Common errors in settlement
  10. 2.10Practice: tax calculation of an acquisition
  1. 3.1Local circulation tax
  2. 3.2Allowances for historic vehicles
  3. 3.3Differences between municipalities
  4. 3.4Inspection and procedure fees
  5. 3.5Insurance and its taxation
  6. 3.6Vehicle in an asset-holding company
  7. 3.7Vehicle used in an economic activity
  8. 3.8Deductibility of expenses
  9. 3.9Formal obligations
  10. 3.10Practice: annual tax cost of a vehicle
  1. 4.1Sale by a private individual
  2. 4.2Capital gain and its taxation
  3. 4.3Losses and their offset
  4. 4.4Regular sales and economic activity
  5. 4.5Sales between Union countries
  6. 4.6Sales to third countries
  7. 4.7Donation and its taxation
  8. 4.8Inheritance and vehicle valuation
  9. 4.9Documentation of the transaction
  10. 4.10Practice: calculation of a transfer
  1. 5.1Collection as a patrimonial asset
  2. 5.2Companies holding vehicles
  3. 5.3Wealth tax
  4. 5.4Valuation for tax purposes
  5. 5.5Contributions to foundations and museums
  6. 5.6Patronage incentives
  7. 5.7Risk of simulation and its penalty
  8. 5.8Legitimate planning versus abuse
  9. 5.9Supporting documentation
  10. 5.10Practice: tax analysis of a collection
  1. 6.1Reporting obligations
  2. 6.2Checks and inspections
  3. 6.3Voluntary regularisation
  4. 6.4Penalties and surcharges
  5. 6.5Appeals and claims
  6. 6.6Prevention of money laundering
  7. 6.7Relevant differences between countries
  8. 6.8Common errors made by owners
  9. 6.9Documented real cases
  10. 6.10Final project: tax report on a vehicle or collection
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original legislation and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel, AEAT electronic headquarters, Renta WEB (AEAT), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for calculating the taxation of an importation, simulation of a transfer with capital gain, and a comparison of personal and corporate ownership. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Reporting obligations

Identify the taxes that affect a historic vehicle throughout its life.

Checks and inspections

Calculate the taxation of acquisition, importation and registration.

Voluntary regularisation

Analyse the taxes associated with owning the vehicle.

Penalties and surcharges

Determine the tax consequences of transfer and capital gains.

Appeals and claims

Compare personal, corporate and asset-based ownership of collections.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Tax adviser specialising in collectible assetsWealth managerClassic vehicle dealerAutomotive administrative managerFinancial manager of a private collectionForeign trade consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with advanced Excel, AEAT electronic headquarters, Renta WEB (AEAT). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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