Latvia Vehicle Tax Calculator
Calculate annual vehicle operation tax in Latvia — based on CO₂ emissions, engine size, and registration year
Enter vehicle data
Found in registration certificate or technical passport
📋Calculation method
Tax calculated based on CO₂ emissions (NEDC standard) — applies to vehicles registered 2009-2020.
💡Did you know?
- ✓Electric vehicles are fully exempt from operation tax.
- ✓People with disabilities can get a tax exemption for one vehicle.
- ✓Families with 3+ children pay only 50% of the tax for one vehicle.
- ✓Tax must be paid by January 31st of the following year or before technical inspection.
How is vehicle tax calculated in Latvia?
Vehicle operation tax in Latvia depends on the registration year and technical data. Newer vehicles are taxed based on CO₂ emissions, while older ones are taxed based on weight, engine size, and power.
Vehicles after 2009
Tax is mainly calculated based on CO₂ emissions. Lower CO₂ means lower tax. Electric vehicles are exempt.
Vehicles before 2009
Tax is calculated by summing rates for vehicle weight, engine size, and power.
CO₂ Tax Rates 2025/2026
Annual operation tax rates for passenger cars based on CO₂ emissions
WLTP (2021+)
| CO₂ (g/km) | €/year |
|---|---|
| ≤50 | — |
| 51–95 | €12 |
| 96–115 | €39 |
| 116–130 | €72 |
| 131–155 | €99 |
| 156–175 | €126 |
| 176–200 | €147 |
| 201–225 | €186 |
| 226–250 | €225 |
| 251–275 | €285 |
| 276–300 | €351 |
| 301–350 | €471 |
| 351–400 | €642 |
| 401+ | €834 |
NEDC (2009–2020)
| CO₂ (g/km) | €/year |
|---|---|
| ≤50 | — |
| 51–95 | €15 |
| 96–115 | €54 |
| 116–130 | €93 |
| 131–155 | €132 |
| 156–175 | €159 |
| 176–200 | €186 |
| 201–225 | €237 |
| 226–250 | €291 |
| 251–275 | €369 |
| 276–300 | €450 |
| 301–350 | €609 |
| 351+ | €831 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When must the operation tax be paid?
Tax must be paid by January 31st of the following year or before technical inspection — whichever comes first.
Where can I pay the tax?
Tax can be paid online at e.csdd.lv, at a bank, or at CSDD offices. Online banking is the fastest option.
Do electric vehicles pay tax?
No. Fully electric vehicles are exempt from operation tax in Latvia.
Why does my calculation differ from the CSDD bill?
This calculator is informative. The exact tax is determined by CSDD based on registry data. There may be differences in CO₂ data or exemption applications.
⚠️ Important!
This calculator is an informative tool. The exact tax is determined by CSDD. Rates may change — always check current information at likumi.lv or csdd.lv.