Find out about Portuguese road tax, how it's calculated and how to pay...
Road tax (Imposto Único de Circulação, IUC) must be paid annually on the date that the vehicle was first registered. Drivers are required to keep a receipt as proof of payment.
The amount of tax paid is different for vehicles registered before and after July 2007. Owners of cars registered before July 2007 pay an amount of tax directly related to the age of the vehicle and its cubic capacity. The tax on vehicles registered after July 2007 will also take into account the vehicle's CO2 emissions and the power of the engine.
- Find up-to-date information about road tax fees in Portugal
Road tax can be paid at the local Finanças office or via the Internet at the finance portal.If not yet registered, the user will be prompted to enter their authentication data. A password will be issued to log in along with the taxpayer's number.
Road tax can also be paid via Multibanco, CTT post office, or local bank by presenting the DUC. If correctly registered, the finance department will send a reminder email when the fee is due.
The Lisbob website has a step-by-step guide in English on how to pay road tax online
