PPMV calculator
Calculate the Croatian special motor vehicle tax (PPMV) for a vehicle from the EU. You get the result instantly.
PPMV calculation examples
A few typical cases calculated with the same formula as the calculator above. The values are examples, not specific models - for your car, enter its own data.
| Vehicle | Original list price | CO₂ | Age | PPMV | Use in calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | €80,000 | 170 g/km | 36 mo. | €4,987.86 | |
| Diesel | €60,000 | 140 g/km | 12 mo. | €2,702.66 | |
| Petrol | €45,000 | 150 g/km | 24 mo. | €1,232.69 | |
| Petrol | €50,000 | 160 g/km | new | €2,820.94 | |
| Plug-in hybrid, 80 km range | €90,000 | 30 g/km | 12 mo. | €1,125.85 | |
| Electric vehicle | €70,000 | 0 g/km | 24 mo. | €0.00 |
For information only. The final amount is set by the customs office based on the vehicle documents.
How PPMV is calculated
For passenger cars the tax has two parts: one based on the original list price of the vehicle and one based on CO₂ emissions and fuel type (diesel has higher rates). For used vehicles this amount is reduced according to the age of the vehicle in months since first registration.
- Plug-in hybrids: the tax is reduced by a percentage equal to the all-electric range. With a range of 100 km or more, PPMV is €0.
- Electric vehicles (0 g/km CO₂) are not subject to the tax.
- Vehicles with 8 or 9 seats: the tax is reduced by 50% or 75% respectively.
For vehicles from the EU, PPMV is often the largest cost after the price of the vehicle, which is why we calculate it before purchase, not after the vehicle arrives.
What is PPMV and how is it calculated?
PPMV is the Croatian special motor vehicle tax, paid when a car is first registered in Croatia. For passenger cars it depends on the price, CO₂ emissions, fuel type and, for used cars, the age.
For passenger cars the tax consists of a part based on the selling price of the car and a part based on CO₂ emissions and fuel type. The amounts are set by the Croatian regulation on calculating the special motor vehicle tax.
For used cars, the tax that the same new car would pay is determined first and then reduced according to the age of the car in months (table from the regulation) or according to an assessment of the actual market value.
The final amount is determined by the customs office. You can make an estimate in our PPMV calculator, and we calculate the exact amount for a specific car before purchase.
When is PPMV paid?
PPMV is paid before the car is first registered in Croatia, based on a declaration submitted to the competent customs office.
We prepare the customs declaration for the PPMV calculation. You know the tax amount in advance from our calculation, before you buy the car.
Do electric cars pay PPMV?
Fully electric cars with CO₂ emissions of 0 g/km do not pay PPMV (the Croatian special motor vehicle tax). We check the status of every car before purchase.
Plug-in hybrids are not exempt - the tax is calculated from their homologated (WLTP) CO₂ emissions. These are usually low, so PPMV is often lower than for a conventional drivetrain.