Total Annual Car Tax
JPY36,000
Base Annual Car Tax
JPY36,000
Age Surcharge (15%)
JPY0
Japan Car Tax Calculator — Vehicle Age (Years) 9
With vehicle age (years) of 9, the total annual car tax is JPY30,500.
Based on standard (登録) vehicles. K-cars (軽自動車) are fixed at ¥10,800/year.
Vehicles over 13 years (petrol/diesel) face a 15% surcharge
Base Annual Car Tax
JPY30,500
Age Surcharge (15%)
JPY0
Total Annual Car Tax
JPY30,500
Standard automobile tax (自動車税) for passenger cars. K-cars (軽自動車) are taxed separately at ¥10,800/year. Electric/hybrid vehicles may qualify for eco-car tax reductions.
What is the Japan Car Tax Calculator?
Japan's automobile tax (自動車税) is an annual prefectural tax on standard passenger vehicles, calculated based on engine displacement. The tax was reduced in 2019 for new vehicles, and a 15% surcharge applies to petrol/diesel vehicles older than 13 years. Electric vehicles are exempt from the standard displacement-based scale.
Formula
Tax = Base Rate (by cc) + 15% Age Surcharge (if 13+ years old).- T_base
- = Base tax by engine displacement bracket
- 0.15
- = 15% surcharge for vehicles 13+ years old
How to use the Japan Car Tax Calculator
- 1
Step 1
Select your vehicle's engine displacement bracket.
- 2
Step 2
Enter the vehicle age to check for the 13-year surcharge.
- 3
Step 3
View total annual automobile tax.
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Frequently asked questions
When is car tax due in Japan?
Automobile tax (自動車税) is due in May each year. You receive a bill from your prefecture. Payment options include convenience stores, banks, credit cards, and electronic transfers.
How much is car tax for a K-car in Japan?
K-cars (軽自動車, kei cars with engines under 660cc) pay light vehicle tax (軽自動車税) of ¥10,800/year for vehicles registered after 2015. Older kei cars pay ¥7,200/year.
Do electric cars pay automobile tax in Japan?
Electric vehicles (EV) are not subject to the standard displacement-based automobile tax rate. EVs registered from 2023 onward benefit from eco-car tax exemptions and reduced acquisition taxes.
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