If a UK registered vehicle is shipped abroad temporarily, it remains subject to UK law. This means you must tax your car or vehicle while while it is shipped abroad. Providing the car has a current MOT certificate and insurance, you'll be able to tax your car or vehicle after shipping.

If you return with your car untaxed, the vehicle will need to be transported when you return, the vehicle must not be driven. SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) should be declared straight away after shipping.

It is important that you have a valid registration certificate when when shipping your car out of the country on a temporary basis. You can get a replacement certificate by contacting the DVLA.