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Korea Car Tax Calculator
Own a car in Korea? Enter the engine size and first registration date to see your yearly automobile tax (자동차세) and the June and December bills.
Calculate car tax
Tax rate per cc
| Car | Rate | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 998 cc | Up to 1,000 cc · ₩80/cc | ₩103,780 |
| 1,598 cc | 1,001–1,600 cc · ₩140/cc | ₩290,820 |
| 1,999 cc | Over 1,600 cc · ₩200/cc | ₩519,740 |
| Electric | Flat ₩100,000 | ₩130,000 |
How it is calculated
Yearly car tax = engine size × the rate per cc for its size band, or a flat ₩100,000 for electric and hydrogen cars. From year three the age discount applies. Local education tax adds 30% of the car tax. Each half-year bill is worked out separately.
This calculator is for private (non-commercial) passenger cars only.
Frequently asked questions
When do I pay car tax in Korea?
The yearly tax is split into two bills: June (January–June) and December (July–December). If you pay the whole year in advance, you get a discount for the remaining period.
How much less is it for an older car?
From the car’s third year, the tax drops 5% each year until it reaches 50% off in year 12, and it stays at 50% after that. The year of first registration counts as year one.
How much do I save by paying in advance?
For 2026 the prepayment discount is 5%, applied only for the days left in the year after the month you pay. Paying in January saves about 4.58%, in March about 3.77% and in September about 1.26%.
How are hybrids and electric cars taxed?
Hybrids are taxed by engine size like other cars. Electric and hydrogen cars pay a flat ₩100,000 a year plus 30% local education tax, with the same age discount.
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Sources and last updated
- Rates and age discount (in Korean): 지방세법 제127조 (Local Tax Act, Article 127), 시행령 제122조 (Enforcement Decree, Article 122)
- Local education tax: 지방세법 제151조 (Article 151)
- Overview: Easy Law (Ministry of Government Legislation), taxes when buying a car (in Korean)
- The 5% prepayment discount is the 2026 rate and can change each year.
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