IVTM municipal road tax in Spain

Why the Spanish municipality matters and why IVTM should not be mixed with first registration tax, customs or DGT fees.

Updated 2026-05-23

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IVTM is municipal

IVTM is the Spanish municipal road tax. It is separate from DGT fees, IEDMT, customs, import VAT, ITV and private service fees. Two towns can give different results for the same vehicle because local ordinances matter.

Inputs that matter

  • Spanish municipality.
  • Vehicle category and fiscal horsepower.
  • Exercise year and local ordinance.
  • Any first-year proration rule in the town.

How Fastimmat uses it

The calculator separates IVTM so users do not read a municipal amount as the whole registration cost. When the municipality is unknown, the estimate remains less precise.

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Frequently asked questions

Is IVTM paid to the DGT?

No. It is a municipal road tax, separate from DGT fees.

Can Marbella and Alicante differ?

Yes. Each municipality applies its ordinance within the legal framework.

Can the first year be prorated?

Some ordinances include proration rules, but the local ordinance must be checked.

Does IVTM replace IEDMT?

No. They are different taxes.

Official references

Always check the version that applies to your date and file, then confirm the information against the documents provided.