Our Asian Markets
Each market has its own rules on vehicle age, import permits and duty. Here is a quick guide — follow the link for the full country page.
| Market | Key rule | What we supply |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | Imports reopened Feb 2025; private cars generally up to 3 years old | Cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles; LC common |
| Thailand | RHD market; used imports need a Ministry of Commerce permit | Nearly-new prestige cars for parallel importers |
| Malaysia | Recond imports under 5 years via AP holders | UK-spec recond Range Rover, Porsche, Mercedes, BMW |
| Indonesia | Used passenger cars generally not permitted; new CBU via registered importers | New RHD vehicles for importers, commercial and machinery |
| Singapore | COE and LTA rules; parallel importers active | Nearly-new prestige cars for parallel importers |
| Brunei | No GST; pre-import permit required | Ultra-luxury, 4x4s, commercial vehicles |
| Timor-Leste | Low duties; USD economy | 4x4s, pickups, fleet vehicles |
| Papua New Guinea | Duty and excise by engine size, 10% GST | 4x4s, trucks, plant for mining and construction |
| Hong Kong | First Registration Tax, no VAT | Ultra-luxury and performance cars |
| Macao | Motor vehicle tax by value | Ultra-luxury cars |
| Bangladesh | Age limits and high duties; LC standard | Cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles |
| Pakistan | Gift, baggage and residence transfer schemes | Cars and SUVs for overseas Pakistanis |
| Nepal | Landlocked, shipped via Kolkata | Cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles |
| Maldives | Island logistics via Malé | Cars, pickups, small commercial |
Import rules change. We confirm the current requirement for your vehicle before purchase.
Why Source From the UK
- Right-hand drive as standard — no conversion, correct for local registration and resale.
- European prestige depth — the widest RHD supply of Range Rover, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Bentley and Rolls-Royce outside their home markets.
- Documented histories — UK dealer service records and annual roadworthiness tests.
- Commercial and fleet supply — trucks, vans, pickups, buses and plant. See commercial vehicle export.
For Dealers and Parallel Importers
We work with recond dealers in Malaysia, parallel importers in Thailand and Singapore, licensed importers in Indonesia and dealers in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Send us your wanted list and we will source to specification, with history and condition reports before purchase.
Paying Safely
We accept payment by Letter of Credit issued by a bank approved by our UK bank, or by deposit with the balance paid before shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Asian countries use right-hand drive vehicles?
Right-hand drive markets we serve include Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, Macao, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, the Maldives and Papua New Guinea.
Do you supply dealers and parallel importers in Asia?
Yes. We source to dealer wanted lists for recond dealers, parallel importers and licensed importers, with history and condition reports before purchase.
Can I pay by Letter of Credit?
Yes, from a bank approved by our UK bank. We also accept a deposit with the balance paid before shipping.