What are the new regulations for non-locals holding Beijing license plates?
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The new regulations for non-locals holding Beijing license plates are: 1. Non-local applicants for the lottery must have no registered vehicles in Beijing or have their registered vehicles forcibly deregistered; 2. Enterprises applying for the lottery must have a tax payment of over 50,000 yuan, can only apply for one per year, and can apply for one additional code for every 50,000 yuan increase, with a maximum of 8 codes per year. Non-full-funding units can only apply for one code per year. The conditions for non-locals to participate in the Beijing lottery are: Non-local residents holding a valid temporary residence permit in the city and having paid social insurance and personal income tax in the city for five consecutive years (inclusive) or more can participate in the Beijing lottery. Among them, paying personal income tax in the city for five consecutive years (inclusive) or more refers to having a tax payment record greater than zero for each year from the year before the application year to the previous five consecutive years. Breaks in months are allowed, but breaks in years are not, and any missed years cannot be compensated.
It's indeed much harder for non-locals to get Beijing license plates now. Many of my Beijing-drifter friends are struggling with this issue. The latest policy requires you to have a Beijing residence permit and pay social security and personal income tax in Beijing for five consecutive years—missing even one month disqualifies you. The lottery pool separates locals from non-locals, with the winning odds differing by several times. Buying a new energy vehicle is slightly easier, but the waiting list can still take three to four years. Additionally, license plates cannot be inherited—only transferred between spouses. Even plates transferred from parents to children must meet the lottery conditions. Renting plates on the black market now carries huge risks, as getting caught directly voids the quota. If you're in urgent need, consider regional plates—they at least allow entry within the Fifth Ring Road.
