What does BPM mean?
BPM means Belasting van Personenauto's en Motorrijwielen. In the Netherlands, you are required to pay BPM for every passenger car, van and motorcycle registered in the Netherlands. Even when you import a passenger car, van or motorcycle from abroad, you must pay BPM. When it comes to car insurance, whether or not the BPM is settled can be important for the amount of the premium.
What is BPM?
BPM is the tax you pay for a passenger car, van or motorcycle. The tax authorities calculate the BPM for a passenger car based on itsCO2 emissions . For a van, camper or motorcycle, the BPM is a percentage of the net catalog price. In addition, you also pay BPM on certain extras that are part of the net catalog price, such as extra options, accessories and extra costs for special equipment. A car or motorcycle is not registered until the BPM return has been filed and the BPM has been paid. From that moment on, you may only drive the vehicle on public roads. The person in whose name the vehicle is registered must pay BPM.
BPM meaning
So BPM means Tax on Passenger Cars and Motorcycles. But when do you actually have to pay BPM? You have to pay BPM in the following situations:
- If you have a license plate registered in your name
- If you are having a van converted into a passenger car
- If you live in the Netherlands and use a car or motorcycle with a foreign license plate
- If your van no longer complies with the entrepreneurial or disability regulations
- If you no longer meet the regulation for cab or public transportation
- If you have a loan, rental or lease car with a foreign registration number
- If your vehicle has higher CO2 emissions after modification
As an entrepreneur with a van, you are eligible for an exemption from BPM under the entrepreneurial scheme. This exemption is granted automatically if you are an entrepreneur for sales tax purposes. However, the BPM amount does count toward the additional taxable benefit. If you do not meet the entrepreneur scheme, you must declare and pay the BPM within one month after registration. You may use the car on public roads during that month.
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