If you are moving to Toronto then you will need to transfer the vehicle over right away, but if your just "visiting" then it's 6 months. The 5% and 6.1% tax will be on current value at the border crossing.

 

I will be moving to Toronto towards the end of the summer (August or September), can I ask why you have suggested to transfer the vehicle right away?

 

I am subscribed to this thread.
Sometime in the near future, I will be joining the Porsche Community.
I have just started to gather information on the procedure of migrating a Porsche from the USA into Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
A step-by-step procedure of the process would be greatly appreciated.
Much thanks in advanced.

 

A little off topic. I thought i would post this as usually most people think winters in Canada as extreme. This was taken yesterday in Victoria.
Note golfers in background.

 

This is very accurate info... I think your main headache will be dealing with the dreaded DMV. Each branch is individually owned and operated and the employee training regarding RIV is next to none. You may have to visit several locations to find a competent party.

The GST and duty is paid at the border, PST is paid at the DMV, they will only process you if you have the correct import papers, safety, drive clean and PCNA recall letter in hand. It sounds simple enough but can be trying on your patience.

My last car was a headache, first they couldnt find my car in the system, then they said I was missing a form, then it was the wrong stamp on the wrong form. Went to another location and they took my 8% PST with only the recall letter, drive clean, safety and same import papers and issued me plates with a temp tag. Now I could drive it to Canadian Tire where they took a 5 second glance at the car and stamped my form so I could go back and get a sticker.

Normally all paper work and inspections should be done prior to them issuing any tags.

I recomend getting the car shipped and letting them broker the border crossing and handing you the forms and just deal with the safety,smog and recall letter, they are fairly strict when it comes to sending them alll the paperwork and recall letter prior to crossing the border, the broker can get it accross with just the bil of sale. I used TFX and they were great, even pay alll our fees and you just cut them a cheque for the total when your car arrives. Otherwise have a credit card with a high limit authorized before attempting to cross the border.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy T.O. as others have mentioned it is not for everyone, but it has alot to offer. This winter has actually been very mild, hovering around zero for te most part and very little snow.

All the best, David

 

I'm jealous, my neighbour just got home from Vancouver yesterday and said it was amazing. I thought mother nature was being nice to us this year but she is spoiling you guys on the West coast.

 

You only need to pay the 8%PST if you purchased a car, if it's aready registered in your name from a different state you will not need to pay. I would not go through a broker for this process, it will cost you allot of money!! I have brought 4 vehicles now from the U.S into Canada without any problems at all!!

When you are ready to do the move, PM me and I will give you my cell number and walk you through the whole process, trust me..you'll safe money if you do it on your own.

 

thor7000...
I was going to ask for your help & PM you about a step-by-step procedure but I don't have 15 posts just yet.
Until then...

 

Billy,

No problem, when your post count hits 15 (I think??) send me a PM and I'll give you my cell number.

Talk to you then.

 

Thank you for clarifying my misinformation, I appologize for this.

It baffels me why they insist on taxing a vehicle relocating into Canada anyway, it was not purchased here and the taxes have already been paid elsewhere. They dont tax you on any of your other belongings when relocating, so I dont see why a vehicle is any different. If they sell it here they will get their tax money from the domestic buyer.

Are your importing experiences strictly Porsche? I have been longing for a F360 or Gallardo but when I read the RIV site the stipulations were more strict. All the work has to be done through an authorized F-car or Lambo dealer and seeing there are only one of each in Ontario, I would think they would make things difficult for me to protect their market. I also read on forums that they charge up to 5K for a recall letter.

Any insight would be appreciated from someone who has first hand experience.

Thanks, David

 

I have imported 2 porsches, 1 motorhome and 1 Jeep. From what I have heard you can forget about importing a Ferrari or Lambo into Canada...the dealers will not give you a recall letter or even service them!! It's their way of protecting their huge profit margins compared to the margins made by U.S dealers. It's actually sickening when you shop out a vehicle in Canada and the U.S and see the huge price differences. I guess it's true....Canadians are suckers and will pay the higher prices

 

Thor, I will send you a PM before I make the move to Canada. Would you please tell me all the procedures in detail then...

 

No problem, will walk you through the whole thing.

 

thor7000...
Many thanks. I really appreciate that.
If the process is as smooth as you say it is.
It'll be your doing that I buy a P-Car for me or a Cayenne for the wifey.

 

lol....did the exact same, bought my wife a Cayenne S and myself a 997S