The national government has implemented changes in the VTV and has closed the motor vehicle registrations. This has generated uncertainty among users about what will happen with the registration of the units. With the elimination of border restrictions for the registration of zero-kilometer vehicles, the reduction of fees in the Motor Vehicle Registry is favored, and the procedures are simplified, with the ultimate aim of making the system fully digital and leaving behind physical registrations.
These modifications will allow vehicle owners to register or transfer their automobile in any locality of the country, beyond their actual residence. It is important to highlight that the official registration of the vehicle must match the actual residence of the owner, as stated in the DNI.
Among the benefits for users, there is a goal to generate tax competition among the different jurisdictions of the country, granting the possibility to choose the place of the vehicle's registration. Despite this freedom, certain points must be considered to comply with current regulations.
The measure aims to promote tax competition among provinces, simplify the registration procedure, reduce fees for the Motor Vehicle Registry, and incorporate a digital system to facilitate the registration of vehicles. Regarding the registration of the vehicle, it can be done in any locality of the country, but the official address must match the actual residence of the owner as indicated in the DNI.
In summary, changing the registration of the vehicle in the Motor Vehicle Registry is allowed, but the owner's address will determine the tax calculation. For example, if the owner lives in Buenos Aires City, they can register their vehicle in a province with lower tax rates, but the registration will remain in CABA and the amount of the tax will be calculated in the corresponding jurisdiction. Finally, it is now possible to register a vehicle in any district of the country, providing greater flexibility to the owners.
