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    What is car tax (autovero) when you bring a car to Finland?

    The steps for an imported car.

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    Short answer

    Veronmaksajat describes car tax as a one-off tax paid on passenger cars, vans and motorcycles intended for registration in Finland. Moottori explains the order for an imported car: if you want to drive it before registration, you make a notice of use to the Tax Administration first, and the car must have a valid registration in another EEA country or a Finnish transfer permit. After the registration inspection and payment of the car tax, the car can be registered in Finland.

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    Why

    1. Veronmaksajat calls car tax a one-off tax.
    2. Moottori explains the notice of use before driving an unregistered car.
    3. Moottori says registration follows inspection and payment of the tax.

    Details

    The Tax Administration can ban the use of a vehicle if car tax is unpaid after the due date, Moottori reported.

    Tip

    Check the likely car tax before you buy a car abroad. The tax can change the whole deal.

    What may differ

    Annual vehicle tax is a separate tax, paid per day for vehicles in traffic use.

    Common misconception

    Car tax is paid every year like road tax.

    What actually happens

    Car tax is paid once. The yearly tax is the vehicle tax.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Car tax rules depend on your residence and the vehicle, so check the Finnish Tax Administration before you drive.

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