Korea Car Tax Calculator
Last updated: 2026-06-25
For a non-commercial passenger car, the base auto tax is engine displacement (cc) × rate per cc (80 KRW up to 1,000cc / 140 KRW up to 1,600cc / 200 KRW above 1,600cc).
A local education tax (30% of the base) is added, and from the 3rd year the base is discounted 5% per year up to 50%.
Enter vehicle details
Annual car tax total (base + local education tax)
0 KRW
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rate per cc | |
| Base tax (before discount) | |
| Age discount rate | |
| Base tax (after discount) | |
| Local education tax (30% of base) | |
| Annual total |
A reference estimate (non-commercial passenger car); EVs, commercial vehicles and regional rules may differ. Confirm the exact figure at Wetax.
How to use
- Enter displacement — Enter the vehicle's engine displacement (cc).
- Select vehicle age — Select the number of years since registration (vehicle age).
- View the result — The annual auto tax with the age-based discount, the local education tax (30%) and the total are shown.
How car tax is calculated and the age discount
For a non-commercial passenger car, the auto tax is a base of displacement (cc) times a rate per cc, plus a local education tax (30% of the base). From a vehicle age of 3 years, the base falls 5% per year, up to a 50% discount (EVs and some vehicle types use a separate basis).
| Displacement | Rate per cc |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000cc | 80 KRW |
| 1,000 - 1,600cc | 140 KRW |
| Over 1,600cc | 200 KRW |
For example, a 1,998cc car (new, age 1-2) has a base of 1,998 × 200 KRW = 399,600 KRW, plus 30% local education tax (119,880 KRW), for an annual total of about 519,480 KRW. At age 3 the base is discounted 5%. Car tax is paid twice a year in June and December, with a discount for paying in advance in January. If you finance the car with a loan, also check the monthly payment with the Loan Interest Calculator.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How is Korean car tax calculated?
For a non-commercial passenger car, the auto tax is engine displacement (cc) times a rate per cc: 80 KRW/cc up to 1,000cc, 140 KRW/cc up to 1,600cc and 200 KRW/cc above 1,600cc. A local education tax (30% of the auto tax) is added.
Does car tax fall with vehicle age?
From the 3rd year the base auto tax is reduced by 5% per year, up to 50%. For example, a vehicle 12 or more years old is charged only 50% of the base tax.
What is the local education tax?
The local education tax is 30% of the base auto tax, charged together with it. A car tax bill shows the base tax and the local education tax combined.
When is car tax due?
Car tax is charged twice a year, in June and December. Paying the full annual amount in advance in January earns a discount.
Is this result exact?
This is an estimate for non-commercial passenger cars. EVs, commercial, vans and trucks use different bases and there can be regional differences, so confirm the exact figure at Wetax.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25