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How much is the registration tax (registreringsafgift) on a new car in Denmark in 2026?

Three value brackets and a CO2 surcharge.

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Short answer

The Danish registration tax on a new passenger car depends on the car's taxable value and its CO2 emissions. In 2026 the rate is 25 % of the value up to DKK 76,400, 85 % of the value from DKK 76,400 to DKK 237,400 and 150 % of the value above DKK 237,400. On top comes a CO2 surcharge of DKK 294 per g/km for the first 107 g, DKK 587 for the next 30 g and DKK 1,115 for the rest. A standard deduction of DKK 25,500 is then taken off the tax for all cars.

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Why

  1. The tax is paid once, when the car is first registered in Denmark.
  2. A car with low CO2 emissions pays a smaller surcharge.
  3. Electric cars and other low-emission cars pay only part of the tax.

Details

The CO2 brackets for 2026 build on an adjustment factor of 0,857 applied to the base values of 125 g and 35 g.

Tip

Use the calculator on motorst.dk before you buy, or ask Motorstyrelsen for a binding answer if the amount must be exact.

What may differ

The thresholds and the deduction are adjusted from year to year, so a car registered in 2027 can get a different result.

Common misconception

Many people think Danish registration tax is always 150 % of the car's price.

What actually happens

150 % applies only to the part of the value above DKK 237,400 in 2026; lower parts are taxed at 25 % and 85 %.

People also ask

  • How much registration tax do you pay on an electric car in Denmark?
  • Do you pay registration tax on a used imported car?
  • How do you get a binding answer on registration tax?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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