Selling a car

Selling a car on Ukrainian plates in Poland

Want to sell a car on Ukrainian plates while you're in Poland? It's possible, but there are nuances around registration, price and taxes.

Can you sell on Ukrainian plates

Yes. You can transfer ownership with a sale contract (umowa). But if the car isn't yet customs-cleared and registered in Poland, the buyer takes on those costs — and that lowers the price.

If the car is already registered in Poland

Then the sale is simpler: a normal contract + re-registration by the buyer. The price is usually higher than for a car 'on Ukrainian plates'.

Taxes

• a private seller (if it's not a business) usually pays no Polish tax on the sale itself;
• PCC 2% of the price is paid by the buyer (for a value over 1000 zł);
• if you're a Ukrainian tax resident, income taxation is decided under Ukrainian rules (depends on residency — worth checking separately).

🚗 Before you set a price — a free ballpark estimate: value your car on VARTOCAR →

How to set a fair price

Buyers of cars on Ukrainian plates are price-sensitive, since legalisation costs lie ahead. So:

• state the status honestly (Ukrainian plates, whether customs-cleared);
• follow real market prices;
• prepare documents and service history.

How to value a car before selling — in detail here.

FAQ

Can you sell a car on Ukrainian plates in Poland?

Yes, ownership is transferred by contract. But if the car isn't customs-cleared, the buyer takes on those costs, which lowers the price.

Who pays tax on the sale?

PCC 2% of the price is paid by the buyer (for a value over 1000 zł). A private seller usually pays no Polish tax on the sale.

Is it better to register the car in Poland first?

Often yes — a car with Polish plates usually sells for more and more easily than one 'on Ukrainian plates'.

How do you set a fair price?

Follow market prices of similar cars; a a car valuation is available on VARTOCAR.