On January 1, 2025, the Motor Vehicle Tax Act will enter into force in Estonia. The Transport Board and the Tax and Customs Board invite people to check the necessary data in the traffic register and contact details in the e-service of the Tax and Customs Board (MTA) before the tax comes into force.
When the motor vehicle tax law was passed, a so-called annual tax was established in Estonia, which will be collected by the MTA, and a registration fee, which will be collected by the Transport Agency.
Owners of taxable motor vehicles start paying the annual tax every year for vehicles registered in the traffic register. The Transport Board submits to the MTA the basic data necessary for the calculation and collection of the annual tax, including the general data of the motor vehicle owner and responsible user, data for identifying the motor vehicle and technical data of the motor vehicle. Read which categories of vehicles the tax applies to on the MTA website.
The registration fee is paid before the first registration of passenger cars and vans in the traffic register, i.e. the prerequisite for the registration entry is the payment of the registration fee. The registration fee must also be paid on the first change of ownership of vehicles already registered in the Estonian traffic register, provided that no registration fee has been paid for this vehicle before.
What must vehicle owners do before the end of 2024?
- Check the data of your vehicle in the traffic register so that the taxes are calculated based on the correct data. In case the data is not correct, be sure to inform the Transpordiamet at the e-mail address info@transpordiamet.ee.
- Check your contact information in the MTA e-environment. The correct contact information helps to issue a tax notice to the right person, who can get acquainted with the size of the tax liability, the calculation process and pay it on time in the new year.
The motor vehicle tax calculator has been completed in cooperation between the Transport Board and the MTA. With this, every vehicle owner can calculate the annual tax and registration fee for his vehicle based on the registration plate or the vehicle’s technical data. The calculator can be found both on the MTA website and in the e-service of the Transport Board. Due to high traffic, the calculator may be slower than usual at times. If this happens, it’s worth trying again after a while.
Frequently asked questions about the registration fee can be found on the website of the Transport Board and about motor vehicle tax on the website of the MTA.
2024-10-30 14:05:00
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**Interview with Tarmo Leht, Director of the Estonian Tax and Customs Board**
**Editor:** Welcome, Tarmo! Thank you for joining us today to discuss the upcoming Motor Vehicle Tax Act in Estonia, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. Can you tell us why this act was introduced?
**Tarmo Leht:** Thank you for having me. The Motor Vehicle Tax Act aims to create a fair and efficient system for taxing motor vehicles in Estonia. It allows us to establish an annual tax that reflects the environmental impact and usage of vehicles on our roads. By implementing this act, we encourage responsible vehicle ownership and contribute to our commitment to sustainable transport.
**Editor:** That’s interesting! What should vehicle owners do to prepare for this new tax?
**Tarmo Leht:** We strongly advise all vehicle owners to check their data in the traffic register and ensure their contact details are up to date in the e-service of the Tax and Customs Board. This will help us accurately calculate their taxes based on the correct information. It’s essential that this data is verified before the law comes into effect.
**Editor:** Can you explain a bit about how the tax will be collected?
**Tarmo Leht:** The annual motor vehicle tax will be collected by the Tax and Customs Board, while a registration fee will be handled by the Transport Agency. We will receive the necessary vehicle data from the Transport Board, which includes details about the owner and the vehicle itself. This collaboration will ensure a streamlined process.
**Editor:** Which categories of vehicles will be affected by this new tax?
**Tarmo Leht:** The tax applies to all types of motor vehicles registered in the traffic register. For detailed information on which specific vehicles are affected, we encourage everyone to visit the MTA website. Transparency is important, and we want to ensure that vehicle owners have all the necessary information at their fingertips.
**Editor:** Thank you, Tarmo, for providing these insights into the upcoming Motor Vehicle Tax Act. It’s crucial for vehicle owners to stay informed as we approach 2025.
**Tarmo Leht:** Thank you! It’s essential that we work together to make this transition smooth and effective for all Estonians.
