Far away from the over regulated Continent of Europe, is a tiny island nation in the South Pacific Ocean called Cook Islands. This Independent country uses New Zealand currency and New Zealand is responsible for its Foreign Affairs and Security / Defense. So how is this idyllic, untouched paradise going to help you? Already an established provider of Tax-free International Companies, Cook Islands also offers European clients the ability to register their vehicle under the local Vehicle Registry.

Cook Island Vehicle Registration is possible for most types of passenger vehicles, including small trucks and motorcycles. Requirements are very simple and vehicles may be registered under your personal name, or the name of a Company. The process is taken care of by GT Group Limited and the following list is all that we require from you:

• Invoice for the Vehicle (copy accepted)

• Registration Certificate, if previously Registered (copy accepted)

• Proof of 3rd Party Insurance (copy accepted)

• Road Worthiness Certificate or mechanics letter (copy accepted)

• Colour Photo of Vehicle

• Colour Photo of Owner

• Copy of Owner’s Drivers License

• Copy of Owner’s Passport

In most European Jurisdictions, you will need to cross an international Boarder at least 4 times per year to comply with regulations pertaining to foreign registered vehicles.

Cook Island vehicles are registered from year to year, so it is best to register a Vehicle in January, as the window label that is provided will only cover the year in which the vehicle is registered. Annual fees are similar to what you would expect to pay for a locally registered vehicle, but there are no Road User Charges or any other Taxes payable.

For further information and application forms, please see our Car Registration page. To go back to our articles page, click here.
Please email us for a special price, or for any questions you may have at: GTGroup@vanuatu.com.vu.