Light Vehicle Tax
Taxpayer
Those who own one of the following as of April 1
- motorized bicycle/scooters
- bike
- Light four-wheel drive (Kei car)
- Special Small Motor Vehicle
- Agricultural automobiles (tractors etc.)
Change in tax amount from fiscal year 2017
The special greening exemption, which was applied from the taxation year 2016, has been extended for one year. As a result, the following vehicles that were newly registered between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017, are now subject to this exemption. (The status of compliance with each fuel efficiency standard is stated in the remarks column of the vehicle title certificate.)
| Target vehicle | Details: | |
| Light passenger car | Electric vehicles and others (vehicles that emit 10% less exhaust gas than the 2009 standard) | Reduce tax rate by approximately 75% |
|---|---|---|
| A vehicle that achieves a 75% reduction in exhaust gas emissions standards of 2005 and achieves the fuel efficiency standards of 2020 + 20% | Reduce tax rate by approximately 50% | |
| A vehicle that achieves a 75% reduction in exhaust gas emissions standards in 2005 and meets the fuel efficiency standards in 2020 | Reduce tax rate by approximately 25% | |
| Light truck | Electric vehicles and others (vehicles that emit 10% less exhaust gas than the 2009 standard) | Reduce tax rate by approximately 75% |
| A vehicle that achieves a 75% reduction in exhaust gas emissions standards of 2005 and achieves the fuel efficiency standards of 2015 + 35% | Reduce tax rate by approximately 50% | |
| A vehicle that achieves a 75% reduction in exhaust gas emissions standards of 2005 and achieves the fuel efficiency standards of 2015 + 15% | Reduce tax rate by approximately 25% |
| Car model | Standard tax rate (Newly registered vehicle after April 1, 2016) | 75% reduction | 50% reduction | 25% reduction | |
| Four wheel ride | Private use | ¥ 10,800 | ¥ 2,700 | 5,400 yen | ¥ 8,100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For business use | ¥ 6,900 | ¥ 1,800 | ¥ 3,500 | 5,200 yen | |
| Four wheel cargo | Private use | 5,000 yen | ¥1,300 yen per copy | ¥ 2,500 | ¥ 3,800 |
| For business use | ¥ 3,800 | 1,000 yen | ¥ 1,900 | ¥ 2,900 | |
| Three wheels | 3,900 yen | 1,000 yen | ¥2000 | 3,000 yen | |
Change in tax amount from fiscal year 2016
Due to revisions to the Local Tax Act, etc., tax rates have changed from the fiscal year 2016 tax year.
The new tax rates will apply to the vehicles listed below.
The new tax rates will apply to the vehicles listed below.
| Car model | Total displacement | Old tax amount | New Tax Amount |
| Motorized Bicycle | 50 cc or less | 1,000 yen | ¥2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 cc or more and 90 cc or less | 1,200 yen | ¥2000 | |
| 90 cc or more and 125 cc or less | ¥ 1,600 | ¥ 2,400 | |
| Minicar | ¥ 2,500 | ¥ 3,700 | |
| Small Vehicle | Two wheels (over 250 cc) | 4,000 yen | \6,000 |
| Light Vehicle | Two wheels | ¥ 2,400 | 3,600 yen |
| Special Small Motor Vehicle | For agriculture | ¥ 1,600 | ¥ 2,400 |
| Other | 4,700 yen | ¥ 5,900 |
For the following vehicles, the new tax rate will be applied depending on certain conditions.
| Current tax rate | New tax rate | New tax rate by heavy section | ||
| Registered vehicles and vehicles newly registered before March 31, 2015 | New vehicle that newly registered after April 1, 2015 | As of April 1 each year (starting from April 1, 2016), vehicles that have exceeded 13 years since their initial registration as new cars are subject to the light motor vehicle tax for the 14th year and beyond. | ||
| Four wheel ride | Private use | ¥ 7,200 | ¥ 10,800 | 12,900 yen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For business use | ¥ 5,500 | ¥ 6,900 | ¥ 8,200 | |
| Four wheel cargo | Private use | 4,000 yen | 5,000 yen | \6,000 |
| For business use | 3,000 yen | ¥ 3,800 | \4,500 | |
| Three wheels | 3,100 yen | 3,900 yen | 4,600 yen | |
- Light vehicle tax payment slips can be paid at convenience stores nationwide.
- However, payment slips without a barcode or with a dirty barcode cannot be accepted at convenience stores. Please pay at a financial institution or at the townhall counter.
- Payment at convenience stores can be handled until the end of May the year following the taxed year. After that date you will not be able to pay by convenience store, so please pay at financial institution or townhall counter.
For those thinking of riding an electric kick scooter on public roads
Electric kick scooters cannot be driven on public roads unless they comply with the safety standards of the Road Transport Vehicle Act. Make sure your vehicle complies with safety standards.
In addition, if you are riding an electric kick scooter on public roads, you will need to attach a license plate issued by your city, town, or village. If you would like to receive a license plate, please visit the Tax Division counter.
*When filing your declaration, please bring the actual vehicle or a document that proves that the vehicle complies with safety standards.
(Certificate from the seller, catalogue and photos of the registered vehicle, etc.)
In addition, if you are riding an electric kick scooter on public roads, you will need to attach a license plate issued by your city, town, or village. If you would like to receive a license plate, please visit the Tax Division counter.
*When filing your declaration, please bring the actual vehicle or a document that proves that the vehicle complies with safety standards.
(Certificate from the seller, catalogue and photos of the registered vehicle, etc.)
When driving on public roads, please observe the following rules.
・ Carry your driver's license.
・Wear a helmet.
・Subscribe to compulsory automobile liability insurance (mutual aid).
・Equip your scooter with a braking device, headlight, rear view mirror, etc.
・Attach the license plate issued by the municipality.
*For more information on the rules, please see the link below.
・ Carry your driver's license.
・Wear a helmet.
・Subscribe to compulsory automobile liability insurance (mutual aid).
・Equip your scooter with a braking device, headlight, rear view mirror, etc.
・Attach the license plate issued by the municipality.
*For more information on the rules, please see the link below.
Inquiries
- Niseko Town Hall
- TEL:0136-44-2121
- FAX:0136-44-3500