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🚗 Tax & Payments Open
Payment of Light Vehicle Tax
Annual amount varies by vehicle type
💡 The Bottom Line
Taxed to owners of light vehicles or motorcycles as of April 1, with payment slips arriving in May. There is no monthly prorating system.
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Owners/users of light vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, etc. as of April 1
📋 What
Payment of Light Vehicle Tax
⏰ When
Due date is the end of May every year
📍 Where
Financial institutions, convenience stores, smartphone payments
❗ Why
Local tax imposed on light vehicle owners
📝 How
Pay by the due date using the tax notice sent in early May.
⏱ Payment: About 5 min at convenience store
📖 Easy Explanation
What is Light Vehicle Tax (Kei Jidosha Zei)?
It is a tax paid by those who own mopeds, light vehicles, small special vehicles, and small two-wheeled vehicles as of April 1st every year.
Payment Methods and Timing
Payment slips are mailed from the city around early May every year. Pay it in a lump sum by the due date (usually the end of May) at financial institutions, convenience stores, or via smartphone payment apps.
Important Notes
- Even if you scrap the vehicle or change the name on or after April 2nd, you must pay the full amount of tax for that fiscal year.
- If you let go of a motorcycle you no longer ride, please complete the scrapping procedures promptly.
✅ Checklist
- RequiredMailed by the city around May every year.
- OptionalOnly when purchasing a new one. Procedure required at acquisition.
- OptionalTax payment certificate may be needed at vehicle inspection (basically unnecessary now due to digitization).
👥 Who Qualifies
- Those who own light vehicles, motorcycles, etc.
❓ FAQ
When should I pay?
Taxed to owners as of April 1, due at the end of May. Use the payment slip at convenience stores, banks, or apps.
If I sell the vehicle mid-year, do I get a refund?
No monthly refund system exists. The owner as of April 1 pays the full year. Scrapping it prevents taxation from the next year.
Where can I get the tax payment certificate?
The receipt portion of the payment slip serves as the certificate for vehicle inspection. If lost, reissue at the Tax Collection Division.
Is the tax different for electric vehicles (EVs)?
EVs and natural gas vehicles may be eligible for reduced tax rates (Greening Exception).
📎 Related Procedures
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