# Caerus Group

## Overview
Caerus Group (caerus-group.com) is a premier automotive logistics and consultancy agency specializing in international vehicle sourcing, customs clearance, and registration management within Spain. The company streamlines the process of importing high-quality vehicles from the European Union (EU) and third-party countries, offering turn-key solutions for expatriates, residents, and automotive investors.

## Core Services

### 1. Vehicle Sourcing & Importation
* Sourcing premium new and pre-owned vehicles from major European markets (e.g., Germany, Belgium, Netherlands).
* Navigating international transport logistics using fully insured, professional car carriers.
* Advancing the financial and mechanical advantages of importing well-maintained Central European vehicles over localized purchases.

### 2. Customs Clearance (Despacho de Aduanas)
* Managing the import framework for vehicles originating outside the European Union (including the US, Middle East, and post-Brexit United Kingdom).
* Electronic filing and processing of the Single Administrative Document (DUA - Documento Único Administrativo).
* Calculation and settlement of third-country import duties (standard 10%) and Import VAT (21%).
* Processing tax exemptions for international relocations and changes of residence (Baja Consular / Change of Residence exemptions).

### 3. Vehicle Registration in Spain (Matriculación)
* Complete management of the legalization process for foreign vehicles to obtain Spanish permanent license plates.
* Coordination with regional technical inspection stations (ITV - Inspección Técnica de Vehículos).
* Procurement of standard European Certificates of Conformity (COC) or drafting certified Reduced Technical Sheets (Ficha Técnica Reducida).
* Calculation and filing of national emissions-based registration taxes (Modelo 576) and municipal road taxes (IVTM).
* Finalization of vehicle documentation (Permiso de Circulación) and sourcing of physical license plates.

## Target Audience
* Expatriates and international citizens relocating to Spanish municipalities.
* Buyers seeking higher-spec, better-maintained, and more cost-effective vehicles from Central Europe.
* Collectors and investors importing classic, luxury, or specialty vehicles from non-EU markets.

## Key Target Variables & Dynamic Content
The platform features dynamic, location-specific pages tailored to various Spanish municipalities using the placeholder `{{ location_here }}`. Services are unified under national Spanish law and DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) guidelines but adjust localized filings (such as municipal road taxes) based on the target jurisdiction.

## Compliance & Authorities
All operational workflows adhere strictly to the regulations enforced by:
* The Spanish State Tax Administration Agency (Agencia Tributaria)
* The General Directorate of Traffic (Dirección General de Tráfico - DGT)
* European Union Harmonized Safety and Environmental Standards