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Vietnam Car Registration Fees: What to Know Before Buying

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12/02/2025

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Mr. Ba, a long-time truck driver on Truong Chinh Road, Hanoi, still vividly remembers the day he brought home his Hyundai Mighty. Back then, information about “car registration fees” was scarce. He ran around asking everyone, from fellow drivers at My Dinh bus station to Mr. Tu, the coffee vendor at the end of the alley. Finally, after many days of searching, he understood the process and completed the registration fee payment. Looking back on that arduous journey, Mr. Ba just chuckles: “Now it’s different, you can find everything online, quick and easy!”.

Indeed, understanding car registration fees today is much easier. So, what exactly are registration fees? How are car registration fees calculated? Let’s explore the details with XE TẢI HÀ NỘI in this article!

What are Car Registration Fees?

Car registration fees are mandatory payments that car owners must make to the government when registering their vehicle for the first time. This is considered an indirect tax, contributing to the state budget and used to invest in developing transportation infrastructure.

How are Car Registration Fees Calculated?

Car registration fees are calculated based on the vehicle’s value and the registration region.

1. Vehicle Value:

For domestically produced and assembled cars: The value is the selling price including Value Added Tax (VAT) announced by the manufacturer or assembler.
For imported cars: The value is the import tax plus excise tax and VAT.

2. Registration Region:

The current car registration fee in Hanoi is 12%.
Other provinces and cities apply a rate of 10%.

Example: Mr. Minh buys a Hyundai H100 truck for 300 million VND at a Hyundai dealership on Nguyen Van Linh Street, Long Bien District, Hanoi. Mr. Minh will have to pay a registration fee of: 300,000,000 x 12% = 36,000,000 VND.

Hyundai H100 Truck

Important Notes on Paying Car Registration Fees

Car owners must pay the registration fee before registering the vehicle.
Thoroughly research the regulations and procedures for paying registration fees to save time and effort.
You can authorize someone else to pay the registration fee, but a valid power of attorney is required.

Frequently Asked Questions about Car Registration Fees

1. Do used cars require registration fees?

No. Registration fees only apply to new cars being registered for the first time. When buying a used car, you won’t have to pay this fee. However, you need to complete the transfer of ownership procedure to be recognized as the legal owner.

2. Where do I pay car registration fees?

You can pay car registration fees at the regional Tax Department based on your permanent or temporary residence address.

3. Can I get a loan to cover car registration fees when buying a truck in installments?

Currently, some banks and credit institutions offer loans to support car registration fee payments. You can contact them directly for detailed advice.

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Hanoi Truck Dealership

Besides, XE TẢI HÀ NỘI also provides used car buying and selling services, car insurance, and many other support services.

Conclusion

We hope this article has provided you with useful information about car registration fees in Vietnam. Please like, share this article, and visit our website xetaihanoi.edu.vn for more helpful information about trucks!