How is car tax calculated in Basel-Landschaft?

On total weight, at CHF 0.288641 per kg in 2026, indexed each year, with a minimum of CHF 60. CO₂ emissions then add a rebate or a surcharge.

Which cars get a car tax rebate in Basel-Landschaft?

A car first registered from 2021 gets CHF 300 off below 125 g/km of CO₂, or CHF 150 off at 125–139 g, in its first year and the three after. From 170 g it pays CHF 75 to 300 more for good, with lower thresholds for cars registered from 2014 to 2020.

Where do you register a used car in Basel-Landschaft?

At the canton's road traffic office, with proof of insurance, the seller's Fahrzeugausweis and an identity document. The seller keeps the plates, so you bring your own or get new ones.

Cars

Used cars in the canton of Basel-Landschaft

Found 3,383 cars

From CHF 700 to CHF 399,900, half under CHF 33,500 · Typically 2023 with 32,400 km · Most listed: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Tiguan, and BMW X3. Basel-Landschaft taxes total weight, but CO₂ moves the bill too: a car first registered from 2021 with low emissions gets a rebate in its first years, while one emitting 170 g/km or more pays a lasting surcharge.