Finance & Vehicles
Calculate vehicle tax
Estimate the annual departmental vehicle tax for cars and motorcycles in Colombia according to the commercial evaluation from the Ministry of Transport.
Tax Estimator
Understanding Colombian Vehicle Tax Brackets
- • Carros particulares (2026): 1.5% up to $54.0M COP, 2.5% up to $121.6M COP, and 3.5% above.
- • Motos de más de 125cc: Flat rate of 1.5% of the official commercial value.
- • Motos de 125cc o menos: Exempt from vehicle tax, they only pay semaforización (around $30k - $60k COP).
- • Públicos y carga: Usually pay a flat 0.5% rate. Consult your regional tax portal.
Questions
Which motorcycles pay vehicle tax in Colombia?
Only motorcycles with a cylinder capacity over 125cc pay departmental vehicle tax (1.5% rate). Motorcycles 125cc or under are exempt from this tax, but must pay municipal transit fees.
When must the vehicle tax be paid?
Deadlines are established annually by the tax department of each department or district. Generally, the first deadline with a 10% discount expires between April and May, and the deadline without discount expires in June or July.
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