OMSP Calculator is a online tool to calculate Open Market Selling Price by just adding your vehicle age, mileage, emissions, and vehicle category.
What is OMSP in Ireland?
OMSP stands for Open Market Selling Price which is a retail selling price of a vehicle in Ireland, including all taxes and duties that would normally apply. It’s the amount that Revenue uses to calculate Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) on imported vehicles.
If you are importing a vehicle into Ireland from another country (especially the UK or EU), you must pay VRT. This VRT is calculated based on OMSP, vehicle category, age, CO2 emissions, and other characteristics of the vehicle. OMSP is only used for Category (A) passenger cars and Category (B) Commercial Vehicles.
How to use OMSP Calculator?
Using this tool is so easy if you know your Vehicle details. Just enter these details in required fields, here below follow these steps to calculate Open Market Selling Price.
- Select the Vehicle’s Category from A and B.
- Enter the vehicle’s base market price in euros (€).
- Select the registration date of your vehicle.
- Enter the total mileage (in kilometers).
- Select the fuel type from petrol, diesel, electric or hybrid.
- If you choose Category A , then enter vehicle’s CO₂ emissions (in g/km) and if you choose Category B then select the vehicle type and whether it’s used for commercial purposes.
- Click the “Calculate OMSP” button.
This tool show you final estimated OMSP offers transparency and saves time when preparing to import or register a vehicle.
What is VRT and How is it Related to OMSP?
VRT known as Vehicle Registration Tax, this is a amount which Irish people need to pay they are registering a Vehicle’s in Ireland. To calculate VRT there is also need of OMSP along with some other details. To calculate VRT you need to use our latest VRT Calculator which works for all type of Vehicles.
Open Market Selling Price is also important for VAT in some cases, Motor tax and Customs Duty (if applicable post-Brexit). If you are importing a car from the UK or EU then make sure you need OMSP.
Can OMSP Affect Auto Tax?
Yes, while motor tax (or auto tax) in Ireland is also based on CO2 emissions and OMSP. If your motor has a Higher value then it come with higher running and tax costs.
Understanding the open market selling price gives you a complete picture of the total cost of ownership, including auto tax.
Tips to Reduce VRT and Auto Tax
If you really want to reduce your VRT and Auto Tax make sure to Import low emission vehicles (electric or hybrids). On these vehicles the VRT amount is less compared to other category vehicles. Another important step you need to take and that is always choose models with high depreciation.
Make sure don’t use luxury trims if you want to reduce motor tax in Ireland. If you follow up these steps , you will pay less amount of Tax as compare to other people. The main tips is that use only vehicles which will produce less or no NOx emission this will safe you from paying higher tax.
Why Our OMSP Calculator is Different
- This tool is custom built for Irish vehicle imports.
- We designed this calculator for real world usability.
- Updated with latest VRT rates of 2025.
- Easy to use on mobile and desktop.
- Provides fast and accurate results without signups.
Important Questions About OMSP and Vehicle Registration
Is the OMSP the same like car’s market value?
No, OMSP includes VAT and VRT and represents the expected retail price in Ireland, not the private sale price in another country.
Can OMSP change over time?
Yes. Market conditions, car age, new models, and demand can cause the OMSP to fluctuate. Always use the calculator close to your import or registration date.
Does the OMSP Calculator give a 100% accurate VRT value?
No, it’s an estimate. Only Revenue provides the final VRT after vehicle inspection. But our tool gives a very close approximation to help you plan better.
Is it free to use?
Yes! Our OMSP Calculator is 100% free and online.
Conclusion:
Overall, we made this tool with the help of information which is online provided by the Revenue.ie website, which is the official website for the Revenue and Taxation in Ireland. So, don’t totally depend on this calculator it will just give you an estimate you can get idea about the Open Market Selling Price.
Also if you think we need to some improvements in this particular tool you can contact us we will work on your ideas to. To calculate VRT there is too many factors which effect the VRT amount and one is NOx emission which is also required and you need to know about it.