Light Vehicle Tax

What is the Light Vehicle Tax? 軽自動車税とは

The light vehicle tax applies to individuals who own any light vehicle (keijidosha), motorized bike, two-wheeled small vehicle or small-sized special vehicle (henceforth referred to collectively as “light vehicle etc.”) as of April 1 each year.

Even if you transfer ownership or dispose of your light vehicle etc. in the middle of the year, you will still have to pay Light Vehicle Tax that year if you were still in possession of the vehicle as of April 1.

Payment Method お支払いについて

You can pay taxes through the tax payment slip sent by Komatsu City, or bank transfer.

Payment via tax payment slip can be done through the following places/means:

・Banks and post offices etc.

・Convenience stores

・Credit card

・Mobile payment

Please keep the receipt issued upon payment of Light Vehicle Tax safely, as you will need it during vehicle inspection.

Taxes have to be paid by the indicated due date. Once the due date has lapsed, a late payment surcharge will be incurred. If you fail to pay taxes for an extended period of time, the city will collect the outstanding amount by force through withholding your salary or property.

You may consult the Tax Collection Division regarding payment at: 0761-24-8033.

Guide to Tax Payment Slip 納付書の見方

How to read Light Vehicle Tax Payment Slip(PDFファイル:310.7KB)

When Moving Parking Lot Location Out of Komatsu 車をとめる場所が市外に変更となった場合

Changes in parking lot location need to be registered. Contact the following service desks for details on the procedures:

When Moving Out of Japan 出国する場合

Be sure to perform the necessary procedures for transferring ownership or disposal of your light vehicle etc. Contact the above service desks for details on the procedures.

Also confirm you have paid all outstanding taxes due to Komatsu City before leaving Japan.