Motor Vehicle Tax Calculator (Turkey)
Turkey's annual vehicle tax (MTV) from the official tariff, instalments included.
The 2026 motor vehicle tax for a car with a 1,600 cc engine in the 1-3 age group is TRY 12,028; TRY 6,014 due in January and TRY 6,014 in July.
Calculation breakdown
| Displacement bracket | ≤ 1.600 cm³ |
|---|---|
| Age group | 1-3 |
| Value segment | üst segment / top segment |
| Annual tax | ₺12.028 |
| 1st instalment (January) | ₺6.014 |
| 2nd instalment (July) | ₺6.014 |
Motor vehicle tax (MTV) is the annual ownership tax every registered vehicle owner in Turkey pays. The amount is not computed from a formula — it is read from a tariff table published in the Official Gazette each year. This tool uses the 2026 tariff and, for cars, covers only vehicles first registered on or after 1 January 2018; their tax depends on engine displacement, vehicle age and a value segment. Cars registered before 2018 follow a separate tariff without value segments and are outside the scope of this tool. Motorcycles have no value segment: displacement and age are enough.
How is it calculated?
The tax is looked up in the tariff table; three inputs select the correct cell:
- Displacement bracket: the tariff is split by cylinder capacity; for cars the smallest bracket covers engines up to 1,300 cc, and the top bracket has no upper limit.
- Age group: vehicle age is "current year − model year + 1", grouped as 1-3, 4-6, 7-11, 12-15 and 16+. The older the vehicle, the lower the tax within the same bracket.
- Value segment (cars only): for cars registered from 2018 onwards, the same displacement and age carry tiered amounts depending on the vehicle's registered value; in the smallest displacement bracket, for example, the first segment ends at TRY 309,100. If you leave the value empty, the tool conservatively applies the top segment.
The annual tax is paid in two equal instalments, due in January and July; if the total is an odd number of kuruş, the extra kuruş goes to the first instalment.
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle tax tariff | Tariff I (cars/motorcycles) | Resmi Gazete 31.12.2025, Sayi 33124 (2025-12-31) |
Example
In the 2026 tariff, a car with an engine up to 1,300 cc, in the 1-3 age group and with a registered value not exceeding TRY 309,100 owes TRY 5,750 per year; the same car in the top value segment owes TRY 6,902. On the motorcycle side, the first bracket (up to 250 cc) carries TRY 1,069 per year for the 1-3 age group. Use the calculator above to find your own cell and the January and July instalments.
Frequently asked questions
When is Turkish motor vehicle tax due?
It is due in two equal instalments each year, in January and July. You may also pay the full annual amount during the first instalment window. The tool shows both instalments separately.
How is vehicle age determined?
Age equals the current calendar year minus the model year, plus one. A car still in its model year therefore counts as age 1 and is taxed in the highest-rate 1-3 group; as the vehicle ages it moves to a higher age group and the tax falls.
Which value should I enter for a car?
Enter the value the vehicle was registered with — its tax-exclusive first-acquisition value — not today's market price. Cars registered from 2018 onwards are taxed in value segments, so two otherwise identical cars can owe different amounts. If you do not know the value, leave the field empty and the tool applies the top segment.
Can I use this for a car registered before 2018?
No. Cars first registered on or before 31 December 2017 follow a separate tariff without value segments; this first version of the tool covers only cars registered from 1 January 2018 onwards, plus motorcycles.
How are motorcycles taxed?
Motorcycles are taxed purely by displacement bracket and age group; there is no value segment. The official tariff's first bracket starts at a lower displacement threshold, so very small machines below it may fall outside the tariff altogether — check your registration document if in doubt.
Do electric vehicles use this tariff?
No. Battery-electric cars are taxed under separate tariff rows based on motor power (kW) and are outside the scope of this tool, which covers vehicles with a cylinder displacement.