Vehicle tax IVTM (Barcelona)
Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (Barcelona)
The dates and amounts on this page apply until 2026-12-31; there may be a newer call or new rules. Check the official information.
Where to ask
Municipal Tax Institute (IMH): appointments on 010 (free) or 931 537 010 from outside the metropolitan area (standard rate).
Official wording
Heu de demanar cita prèvia a l’IMH trucant al telèfon 010 gratuït o bé al 931 537 010 si truqueu des de fora de l’àrea metropolitana de Barcelona, tarifa ordinària.Official sources
What it is
In Barcelona, the whole IVTM is paid by whoever owns the vehicle on 1 January, even if it is sold later; it is paid to the City Council of the municipality where the vehicle is registered with the DGT on that date. It is levied on owning a vehicle fit to be driven, not on driving it; bicycles, scooters and similar do not pay it. To change a vehicle's owner at the DGT, the previous year's bill must have been paid. If the vehicle is scrapped, whoever paid the annual bill can request a proportional refund by quarters. Reductions during the first five years from first registration: 75 % for zero-emission cars, 40 % for zero-emission electric motorcycles and 50 % for petrol ECO cars emitting up to 120 g/km of CO2. In 2026 the non-direct-debit payment period was 15 April to 15 June and direct debits were charged on 3 July. If the payment document has not arrived halfway through the period, request a duplicate online, at kiosks or on 010.
Official wording
l'impost grava la titularitat dels vehicles aptes per circular, no el fet de circular-hiOfficial sources
- Where it applies
- Barcelona (city)
Official information
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