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Apply for an advance ruling on car tax, fuel fee or vehicle tax

You can apply to Traficom for an advance ruling on car tax, fuel fee, or vehicle tax.

An advance ruling can be applied for:

  • car tax after first registration, the amount of car tax or the taxable value of a vehicle
    Applying for an advance ruling does not mean that the vehicle must undergo a modification inspection.
  • whether a vehicle may be used with fuel oil for a specific work task under the fuel fee rules.
  • vehicle tax in an exceptional situation, where you will receive an advance ruling on how the Vehicle Tax Act would be applied in that situation.

The fee for an advance ruling is 250 euros.

An advance ruling is issued for a fixed period.

Please note that advance rulings are not issued for general enquiries.

How to apply for an advance ruling

  1. Step 1

    Log in to My e-Services

    After identification, select personal services or acting on behalf of a company/an organisation as the service role.

  2. Step 2

    Fill in the application

    Include the vehicle’s registration number and vehicle identification number in the application.

     

    Explain what the advance ruling concerns and describe your situation as accurately as possible.

  3. Step 3

    Add the required attachments

    You can add attachments to your application if you wish.

  4. Step 4

    Check and pay for the application

    Ennakkoratkaisun hinta on 250 euroa.

     

    You may print or save the confirmation if necessary. The confirmation is also saved in My Activities.

     

    You will receive a written decision on the advance ruling.

Processing time for an advance ruling

The processing time for an application for an advance ruling varies depending on the scope of the application and any additional information needed.

We will contact you if we need any additional information regarding your application.

Car Tax Act

777/2020Valid from: 01/01/2021

A vehicle that uses a fuel that carries a lower tax rate than petrol or diesel is subject to a fuel fee payable to the State as laid down in this Act.

This Act applies to vehicles registered in Finland or in another country and unregistered vehicles used in Finland.

1280/2003Valid from: 01/01/2004

Vehicle Tax Act

1281/2003Valid from: 01/01/2004

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