Can You Get License Plates Without Paying Purchase Tax?
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You cannot get license plates without paying the purchase tax for your car. Without license plates, the vehicle cannot be driven on the road. Here are the relevant details: 1. Purchase Tax: The purchase tax is a legitimate tax collected by tax authorities. Vehicle purchase tax is a tax levied on units and individuals who purchase specified vehicles within China, evolving from the vehicle purchase surcharge. 2. Legal Provisions: Taxpayers who purchase taxable vehicles for personal use must declare and pay the tax within 60 days from the date of purchase; for imported taxable vehicles for personal use, the tax must be declared and paid within 60 days from the date of import.
As someone who often delves into car policies, I must tell you that failing to pay the purchase tax will absolutely prevent you from getting license plates. The purchase tax is a mandatory fee stipulated by the state, which must be paid on time after buying a car, usually amounting to about 10% of the vehicle's price. After paying the tax, you'll receive a tax certificate, which the DMV requires to process the registration and license plates. If you try to save on this expense, your car will be unregistered—rendering it unusable at home, and if driven on the road, you risk being stopped by the police, facing exorbitant fines, possible vehicle impoundment, and even damage to your personal credit. Typically, dealerships handle this process during purchase, so don’t find it troublesome—just pay it honestly to save yourself a lot of hassle. The purchase tax goes toward road maintenance, making it a worthwhile payment that ensures everyone's safe travel. Nowadays, many people try to cut costs but end up delaying payment, which only wastes more time—truly a case of "penny wise, pound foolish."
