Dubai is a major automotive market for international buyers looking for new, export-ready vehicles at competitive prices. For buyers in Ghana, purchasing a car in the UAE provides access to a wide selection of SUVs, sedans, hybrids, electric vehicles, luxury cars and commercial vehicles from global manufacturers.
But if you want to import a car from Dubai to Ghana, choosing the vehicle is only the first step. You also need to understand UAE export documentation, international shipping, Ghana customs duties, vehicle age rules, inspection and registration.
Altass Motors is a car export dealership in Dubai serving private buyers, traders and businesses internationally. We sell vehicles for export, prepare the applicable UAE-side export documents and hand the vehicle and export file to the shipping company appointed by the buyer.
Here is what you should know before buying a car in Dubai for export to Ghana.
Dubai gives Ghanaian buyers access to a large international vehicle market.
Depending on current stock, buyers can compare vehicles based on:
Make and model
Model year
Engine and fuel type
Vehicle specifications
Mileage
Body type
Features
Price in Dubai
This makes Dubai particularly useful for buyers who want to compare several options before making a purchase.
Rather than relying on a fixed list of models, check the current Altass Motors vehicle inventory to see the export-ready cars actually available.
Before purchasing, confirm that the specific vehicle is suitable for import and registration in Ghana.
Vehicle age matters when importing into Ghana.
Under Ghana's current Customs Act, motor cars older than 10 years are subject to an overage penalty, with the applicable penalty increasing as the vehicle gets older.
This does not simply mean every car over 10 years is prohibited, but it can significantly affect the cost of importing an older vehicle.
Buyers should check the latest Ghana Revenue Authority requirements before purchasing.
Ghana generally restricts the importation of right-hand-steering vehicles.
The Ghana Revenue Authority states that a limited policy dispensation may be available through an application process, but buyers should not assume that a right-hand-drive vehicle can simply be imported and registered normally.
Checking the steering configuration before purchasing is therefore important.
Also consider factors such as:
Engine capacity
Fuel type
Availability of spare parts in Ghana
Local servicing options
Ground clearance and intended use
Fuel compatibility
EV charging compatibility if purchasing an electric vehicle
Choosing a car that is practical for the Ghanaian market can help reduce ownership problems after import.
Documentation is an important part of the process.
For vehicles purchased from Altass Motors for export, the applicable UAE-side file may include:
Vehicle ownership documents
Purchase invoice
Exit certificate
Export declaration
Applicable UAE customs forms
Other documents relevant to the vehicle transaction
For vehicle clearance in Ghana, the Ghana Revenue Authority identifies documents including the Bill of Lading or Waybill and vehicle title as important clearing documents.
The Bill of Lading and other international shipping documents are normally issued through the buyer's appointed shipping or transport provider rather than Altass Motors.
Buyers should confirm the complete current document requirements with Ghana Customs or their clearing professional before the vehicle leaves the UAE.
The buyer appoints the shipping company.
Altass Motors is the vehicle dealership and UAE export-documentation provider. We do not operate as the international freight company.
Depending on what your chosen shipping company offers, vehicle transport to Ghana may include options such as:
Roll-on/Roll-off transport is commonly used internationally for vehicles that can be driven onto and off a vessel.
Container transport may also be available and can be considered for certain vehicles or buyer requirements.
The appropriate shipping method, freight price, insurance, sailing schedule and transit time should be discussed directly with your shipping company.
Altass Motors does not book international freight, quote shipping prices or control shipping schedules.
After the UAE-side export process is completed, we deliver the vehicle and export file to the buyer's appointed shipping company for international transportation.
Import duty should be considered before you decide whether a particular vehicle is a good purchase.
According to the Ghana Revenue Authority, vehicle duty calculations consider information including:
Vehicle make
Model
Year
VIN or chassis number
Vehicle value
Age
Freight and insurance
The final amount can include more than basic import duty. Depending on the vehicle and current regulations, Ghana's import tax liability can also involve VAT and applicable levies, examination fees and other charges.
There may also be third-party costs such as:
Shipping-line charges
Terminal handling
Storage where applicable
Clearing-agent fees
Local registration costs
Because these charges depend on the specific vehicle and current Ghanaian rules, Altass Motors does not quote or guarantee Ghana customs duties.
Buyers should obtain a current duty estimate through the appropriate Ghanaian customs channels or a qualified customs professional before purchasing.
Once the vehicle arrives in Ghana, the destination-side process is handled by the buyer and the professionals they appoint.
This can include:
Presenting the required shipping and vehicle documents.
Completing the Ghana customs process.
Paying applicable duties, taxes and charges.
Releasing the vehicle from the port.
Completing the required vehicle inspection.
Registering the vehicle with the relevant Ghanaian authority.
Altass Motors does not provide customs clearance in Ghana or register vehicles on behalf of buyers there.
After customs clearance, imported vehicles must complete the applicable Ghanaian registration process.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority currently lists requirements for vehicle registration that include the vehicle itself, original customs entry documents and a vehicle inspection report from a designated testing station, along with the required owner identification.
Requirements can change, so buyers should verify the latest process directly with the DVLA before registration.
The process is straightforward when each party's responsibilities are clear.
Confirm vehicle age, specifications, steering configuration, expected duties and registration requirements before buying.
Browse cars for export from Dubai and select a vehicle suitable for your requirements and the Ghanaian market.
Confirm the vehicle price, specifications and transaction details with Altass Motors.
Choose the company that will transport the vehicle from the UAE to Ghana.
Altass Motors prepares the applicable ownership and UAE export documentation.
We deliver the vehicle and export file to the shipping company you appointed.
Your shipping company transports the vehicle. You and your Ghanaian customs or clearing professionals handle arrival, customs clearance, duties and port procedures.
Complete the required Ghanaian vehicle inspection and registration process.
Altass Motors has operated in the automotive industry since 2004 and serves both individual and business buyers internationally.
Today, we sell and prepare more than 15,000 vehicles for export each year, with buyers across more than 40 countries. Ghana is one of the African markets for which we regularly prepare UAE export files.
Our role is clear:
Export-ready vehicle sales
Competitive Dubai vehicle pricing
UAE-side export documentation
Vehicle preparation for export
Support for individual and B2B buyers
Handover of the vehicle and export file to your appointed shipping company
International freight, Ghana customs clearance, import duties and local registration remain with the buyer and their chosen providers.
If you are looking to buy a car from Dubai for export to Ghana, start by comparing the vehicles currently available at Altass Motors.
Browse our current cars for sale in Dubai, check that your preferred vehicle meets Ghana's current import requirements, and calculate your expected shipping and destination costs before purchasing.
Once you have selected your vehicle and appointed your shipping company, Altass Motors will prepare the applicable UAE export documents and vehicle for handover.
Contact Altass Motors to ask about current vehicle availability, pricing, specifications and the UAE export process.
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