Can you pay vehicle tax monthly in Sweden?
How the payment periods work and what autogiro and e-invoice cover.
Short answer
Vehicle tax is normally paid in advance for one year, and Transportstyrelsen says you cannot choose to split the payment in any other way. If the tax is over SEK 3,600, it is split into three periods by the authority itself. Autogiro and e-invoice only cover the ordinary tax.
Why
- Transportstyrelsen says vehicle tax is normally paid in advance for one year, and that if the tax is over SEK 3,600 it is split into three periods.
- Transportstyrelsen says you cannot choose to split your payment in any other way.
- Transportstyrelsen says e-invoice and autogiro for vehicle tax only apply to the ordinary tax, not to temporary charges such as tax on putting a vehicle on the road.
Details
A private person or sole trader sets up autogiro in their internet bank, and each tax or fee needs its own autogiro. Which months apply follows the last digit of the registration number, see driving and traffic rules in Sweden. If a payment is late, a late fee of at least SEK 100 is added. When you buy a car, see car dealerships in Stockholm.
Tip
Set aside the amount each month yourself, since the authority offers no monthly plan, and set up autogiro so the yearly or three-part payment is not missed.
What may differ
A newly registered vehicle has 21 days to pay from the date it is put on the road, according to Transportstyrelsen, and that payment comes on a paper notice and not through autogiro.
Common misconception
Autogiro means you pay vehicle tax in monthly instalments.
What actually happens
Autogiro only changes how the ordinary tax is paid. Transportstyrelsen says you cannot choose another split of the payment than the ones it sets.
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Sources
- Transportstyrelsen: Payment and notice of vehicle taxChecked at:
- Transportstyrelsen: AutogiroChecked at:
- Transportstyrelsen: Vehicle taxChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Transportstyrelsen before you pay.
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