Can I Get License Plates on the Same Day I Pay the Purchase Tax?

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Whether you can get license plates on the same day you pay the purchase tax depends on local requirements. There is usually a required time interval between tax payment and license plate registration, and the specific duration depends on the number of people processing the service in the local city. Some regions can complete the process within a single day, while others may take up to two days from the date of application acceptance. To be on the safe side, it is advisable to pay the vehicle purchase tax a few days in advance. Sequence of Purchase Tax and License Plate Registration: According to Article 13 of the "People's Republic of China Vehicle Purchase Tax Law" implemented on July 1, 2019: taxpayers must pay the vehicle purchase tax before registering the vehicle with the traffic management department of the public security authority. In other words, vehicles without purchase tax payment are not allowed to be registered. Timeframe for Purchase Tax Payment: The tax obligation for vehicle purchase tax arises on the day the taxpayer purchases the taxable vehicle. Taxpayers must declare and pay the vehicle purchase tax within 60 days from the date the tax obligation arises.