Automobile tax (by classification)
1. Automobile tax payment method and deadline
Please pay automobile tax (by classification) for 2025 (Reiwa 7) according to the instructions provided in the tax notification delivered by your local government no later than June 2 (Mon), 2025 (Reiwa 7).
2. Persons who pay automobile tax (by classification)
Those who own (a) vehicle(s) as of April 1 are required to pay automobile tax each year.
However, in cases where a vehicle is purchased via a loan agreement and ownership is retained by the seller, the user of the vehicle (i.e., the buyer) shall pay the tax.
If the ownership is changed on April 1 or after April 1, the tax for that year will be charged to the owner (or user) as of April 1.
3. Automobile tax rates (by classification)
Automobile tax rates (by classification) are determined by vehicle type, purpose, and engine displacement.
Please consult your prefectural tax office for details.
Please kindly note that the staff may be unable to offer assistance in languages other than Japanese.