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Vehicle tax: what it is

An annual tax on cars, motorcycles, boats and other vehicles registered to the owner. It depends on engine power and the regional rate, and is paid by 1 December on a notice.

In Russian: Транспортный налог·Transportny nalog

Taxes and deductions Checked by the editorial team Checked: September 2026
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In Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus

Russia

Tax = power in horsepower × regional rate × share of the year owned. Base rates are in Art. 361 of the Tax Code («НК РФ»); regions change them. For cars worth more than 10 million ₽ from the Ministry of Industry and Trade list, the tax is multiplied by 3. The tax for a year is paid by 1 December of the following year.

Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan it is the tax on vehicles. For passenger cars it is calculated in MCI (МРП) depending on engine size and paid by 1 October of the following year.

Belarus

In Belarus citizens pay the road tax before the technical inspection; its amount depends on the weight of the vehicle and is set in base units.

Sources: Tax Code of the Russian Federation, part two («Налоговый кодекс РФ»), ConsultantPlus, Federal Tax Service of Russia («ФНС России»)

This information is for reference only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Prepared by our editorial team, last checked: September 2026. Found an error? Write to us.

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