What is Ivtm in Spain?
IVTM Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica is Spanish vehicle tax, the equivalent of what we refer to in the UK as road tax. Almost all cars registered in Spain are subject to this vehicle tax, and it’s administered and collect locally by the Town Hall.
What is Spanish road tax called?
Impuesto Sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica
Road tax, known in Spanish as Impuesto Sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica or IVTM for short is the annual tax payable on motor vehicles registered in Spain. If you own a vehicle in Spain such as a car or motorbike then you must obtain compulsory road tax.
Can I pay my car tax online in Spain?
Like most countries, Spanish citizens and residents need to pay their car tax to keep their vehicle legal on the road. Furthermore, it is a fairly simple process that can be completed online, direct from your bank account or in person at your local tax collection agency office.
How do I pay Ivtm in Spain?
There are different ways to pay. You can pay in-person at your town hall, at your bank and depending on where you live, you may be able to pay online with your town hall or bank. If in the Alicante region you can pay online or in-person at the Suma offices.
How long can you drive a UK registered car in Spain?
6 months
If you spend more than 183 days in Spain, then you are legally considered to be a resident. Hence, you are only permitted to drive a UK registered vehicle in Spain for up to 6 months of the year.
What is the Suma in Spain?
Suma Gestión Tributaria (Suma) is a 100% public provincial agency set up by the Provincial Council of Alicante (Spain) in 1990. It specializes in tax administration: assessment, billing, collection and enforcement. Suma collects the taxes on behalf of each city council with own resources.
How do I pay my Spanish car tax?
You can pay your road tax (Impuesto Sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica) at your local town hall office (known in Spain as Ayuntamiento) or you can get a bank direct debit up so you don’t have to think about it each year.
How much is it to tax a car in Spain?
When you decide to buy a new car in Spain, you will have to pay a 21% of value added tax. This amount is already included in the final price the dealer shows you. When you buy a secondhand car, you also must pay Patrimonial Transfer Tax.
Can I pay my IBI online?
With this information, you can pay online by credit or debit card. The website is relatively easy to navigate and there is an English version. Alternatively, you can pay your IBI in Spain directly at a SUMA office or by telephone using your card.
Can Spanish police check UK license?
Any vehicle can be checked on line via the gov.uk web site if you know the registration number and make. It tells you of the vehicle is taxed and MOT’d. This is open to anybody and the Spanish Police are using it at the roadside to check UK registered vehicles.