Car Acquisition Tax Calculator (취득세)
Enter the vehicle price and type to instantly calculate acquisition tax. Includes EV/hydrogen vehicle reductions to show the actual amount due.
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If the listed price includes VAT, enter the amount divided by 1.1. Acquisition tax is based on the VAT-exclusive price.
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Estimated Acquisition Tax (취득세)
Local Tax Act rates applied · SourcesLight vehicle reduction, multi-child reduction, disability reduction, and other reductions are not reflected. Actual tax may vary, and ancillary costs such as public bond purchases during vehicle registration are not included.
머니플(Moneyple)의 자동차 취득세 계산기는 지방세법 기준 차종별 세율과 전기·수소차 감면(140만원 한도)을 계산한다.
What This Number Means
자동차 취득세는 차량 가격에 차종별 세율을 곱한다. 승용차 7%, 승합·화물 5%, 영업용 4%다. 전기·수소차는 140만원 한도로 감면된다.
3 Common Mistakes People Make Here
- 중고차도 신차와 같은 기준이라고 생각한다 — 중고차는 시가표준액(감가 반영)이 기준이다.
- 전기차 감면이 취득세 전액이라고 생각한다 — 감면 한도가 140만원이다.
- 취득세 외에 등록세가 따로 있다고 생각한다 — 2011년부터 취득세로 통합됐다.
What Changed in This Calculator in 2026
전기·수소차 취득세 감면 140만원 한도 유지가 확인됐다.
승용차 취득세율은 7%다 — 4,000만원 차량이면 취득세 280만원이다.
머니플(Moneyple) · Formulas and rates verified by humans; commentary drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by the operator
How is car acquisition tax calculated?
Car acquisition tax is the acquisition price multiplied by the vehicle-type rate. For non-commercial vehicles: passenger 7%, light vehicle 4%, truck 5%, motorcycle 2% (Local Tax Act). The acquisition price must be VAT-exclusive -- this is the most common source of calculation errors.
Formula — Acquisition tax = Acquisition price (excl. VAT) x Vehicle type rate
EV/hydrogen = If computed tax <= 1,400,000 KRW: fully exempt; if more: computed tax − 1,400,000 KRW
Let us check with examples. A passenger car priced at 30M KRW (excl. VAT) yields 30M x 7% = 2.1M KRW in tax. The same price as a light vehicle: 30M x 4% = 1.2M KRW; as a motorcycle: 30M x 2% = 600K KRW. Vehicle classification alone can triple the tax.
Electric and hydrogen vehicles receive a separate reduction. Under Local Tax Special Act Art. 66, up to 1,400,000 KRW is deducted from the tax. If the computed tax is 1,400,000 KRW or less, the entire tax is waived. For passenger vehicles, this means zero tax when the acquisition price is roughly 20,000,000 KRW or below. Example: an electric passenger car at 50M KRW has a computed tax of 3.5M KRW minus 1,400,000 KRW = 2.1M KRW due. This reduction is a sunset provision effective until 2026-12-31.
Three points to note. First, this calculator reflects only the basic vehicle-type rates and EV/hydrogen reduction. Second, vehicle registration involves additional costs such as public bonds and plate/stamp fees. Third, used vehicles may be assessed at a different tax base than the declared acquisition price.
This calculator provides a reference estimate based on the Local Tax Act and has no legal effect. Actual tax may vary. Verify with your local district office or vehicle registration office. Applied rates and sources are available on the rates and sources page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much is car acquisition tax?
Acquisition tax is computed by multiplying the acquisition price by the vehicle-type rate. For non-commercial vehicles: passenger 7%, light vehicle 4%, truck 5%, motorcycle 2%.
Q. What if the vehicle price includes VAT?
Acquisition tax is based on the VAT-exclusive acquisition price. If the price includes VAT, divide by 1.1.
Q. How much is the EV/hydrogen vehicle reduction?
Under Local Tax Special Act Art. 66, up to 1.4M KRW is deducted from the acquisition tax. This reduction is a sunset provision effective until December 31, 2026.
Q. Does the calculator include light vehicle or multi-child reductions?
No. This calculator reflects only the basic vehicle-type rates and EV/hydrogen reduction.
Q. Are there other costs besides acquisition tax?
Yes. Vehicle registration may also require purchasing public bonds and plate/stamp fees.
Q. When is acquisition tax due?
Car acquisition tax is typically paid at the time of vehicle registration.