Values that may be needed
Depending on the canton and vehicle, the formula may use weight, power, engine displacement, CO2, first registration date, energy category or drive type.
Swiss canton vehicle tax
Vehicle tax Zurich (ZH)
This page estimates vehicle tax for the canton of Zurich. The result is a non-binding estimate based on available values and the implemented cantonal formula.
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Prefill with type approval data
A Swiss type approval or Typenschein value can help prefill vehicle registration data where a matching record is available. Missing values must still be entered manually for a more precise estimate.
Missing required values
If a required value is missing, AutoTyp does not show a misleading final amount. The form lists the fields still needed.
Non-binding estimate
This estimate is informational only. Only the official cantonal assessment or invoice is binding.
Data and formula
AutoTyp only shows formula information that is available in the application. Official source links or legal bases are shown here only when they are explicitly present.
- Official sources
- Formula summary
- The implemented cantonal formula for ZH mainly uses engine displacement, gross weight, energy category and CO2.
- Possible required values
- engine displacement, gross weight
FAQ
Is the Zurich tax estimate binding?
No. AutoTyp provides a non-binding estimate. Only the official cantonal assessment or invoice is binding.
Which vehicle registration document values are needed?
That depends on the cantonal formula. Values may include weight, power, engine displacement, CO2, first registration date or drive type.
Can I estimate tax using a Typenschein or type approval value?
Yes. Where a matching record is available, AutoTyp can prefill Swiss vehicle data. Missing values must still be completed manually.
Why are some values missing?
Not every type-level record contains every tax-relevant value in a reliable form.