How to Import a Supercar from the UK to Malaysia Without Hidden Fees | GVE London – Blog

Imagine being in the lovely streets of Kuala Lumpur and having a supercar imported from the UK? Talk about living life king style. Well, thankfully, in 2025, importing luxury cars isn’t reserved just for royalty. Anybody can do it.

However, imagine saving up for your dream car only to be hit with hidden costs and your entire plan going sideways. Absolutely unacceptable. So, let’s break down how to handle luxury car exports the smart, clean, and legal way whilst keeping your budget intact.

Know What You’re Really Paying For

When we say hidden fees, we’re talking about things like unexpected handling charges, unclear customs duties, or dodgy “admin” fees tacked on by less-than-transparent shipping agents.

Pro tip: One way to avoid that is to ask for the total cost breakdown from the get-go. Work with an exporter that provides full documentation up front — including the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value, port charges, insurance, and taxes. If they hesitate to give you a breakdown, that’s a red flag.

Every reputable brand in the business of exporting cars from the UK will happily walk you through each step of the process, clarifying your doubts and making the costs crystal clear. They’ve done this hundreds of times, and they know what surprises tend to creep in.

Pick the Right Supercar Export Partner

This is perhaps the most important decision you make. Choosing a supercar showroom like GVE London that focuses on luxury car export can do wonders. This is because they understand what the Malaysian market’s requirements are like:

• Import permits (AP – Approved Permit)
• Vehicle inspection (PUSPAKOM)
• Compliance with JPJ and customs
• Road tax and insurance structuring

Trying to do it alone is possible but that’s where hidden costs and missteps start adding up. Also, confirm if the vehicle is being exported under a temporary or permanent registration, as that affects the duties and procedures involved.

Read Also: Choose the Right Shipping Method for Exporting Cars to Malaysia

Understand Malaysia’s Import Taxes and Fees

One of the factors that really amps up the cost of a car is taxes. The Malaysian government isn’t too lenient, unfortunately, in this regard, as they impose several layers of tax on imported vehicles. And these aren’t trivial.

You could be looking at:

• Import duty (typically 30%)
• Excise duty (60% to 105%)
• Sales tax (10%)
• AP fee (if applicable)

Here’s the best part though. These percentages? They aren’t based on the purchase price but calculated based on the CIF value. That means you need to include the cost of the car, insurance, and freight charges all in one lump sum,C when estimating taxes.

Double-Check Local Compliance Before Delivery

Once the car lands in Malaysia, you’ll need to get it through customs and potentially make some modifications for emissions and lighting to comply with the local laws.

Here’s where having a luxury car export specialist with experience in Malaysia pays off. They can guide you through getting your AP approved, passing JPJ inspections, and dealing with local regulators.

Final Thoughts 

If you’ve got your eye on a car that you cannot find locally, consider importing it from a supercar showroom like GVE London in the UK. We do business with professionalism and transparency. Our massive collection is sure to have a car of your liking, and if not, we can always source it for you. Contact us today. Let us handle the complications, you focus on enjoying the ride. Furthermore, being enthusiasts, we not only perform the usual repairs and service but can work on customisation, modifications and detailing as well. To know more, hop on a call with us today!