According to information from g1, the São Paulo government has published in the Official Gazette the 2026 motor vehicle property tax (IPVA) payment schedule, in addition to installment rules and discounts applicable to early payments.
If you pay in full in January, you will receive a 3% discount on used cars. This is the same discount given on new cars, provided payment is made within 5 business days of invoice. New car IPVAs can also be paid in up to five installments, with the first payment due within 30 days of issue.
The expiry date follows the end of the vehicle’s license plate.
- Ending 1: 12th of every month.
- End 2: 13th of every month.
- Ending 3: 14th of every month.
- Final 4: 15th of every month.
- Ending 5: 16th of every month.
- Ending 6: 19th of every month.
- Ending 7: 20th of every month.
- Ending 8: 21st of each month.
- Ending 9: 22nd of every month.
- Ending 0: 23rd of every month.
The same calendar will apply in February for those who choose to pay without the discount.
IPVA 2026 can be paid in up to 5 installments from January to May, provided the total tax amount is at least 6 UFESP (São Paulo state tax units) and each installment has at least 2 UFESP.
The value of UFESP in 2025 is R$ 37.02. This value is used to update São Paulo state taxes, court fees, and contracts. According to G1, the price for 2026 has not yet been decided.
Based on current values, the minimum total tax amount for installments is R$222.12 and each installment must be at least R$74.04.
Owners of cargo vehicles in the truck category can make payments without discount until April 22nd. Installment plans also have up to 5 installments and a fixed date on the 20th of the scheduled month, regardless of the end of the month on your card.
5 installments: March, May, July, August, September (debit up to R$370.20)
4 installments: March, May, July, August (R$296.16 to R$370.20)
3 installments: March, May, July (R$ 222.12 to R$ 296.16)
According to g1, those who use Detran and the Department of Treasury’s electronic licensing system and maintain their 2025 license in good standing can expect a 2026 license by paying IPVA with one of the following options:
- Single allotment with discount until January 23rd.
- Single allotment without discount until February 23rd.
- In the case of installment payment, until the 23rd of the payment due date.
If subsequent installments are not paid by the due date, the installment plan will be cancelled. The outstanding balance will be recalculated including interest and penalties and the taxpayer will have to pay the full amount to regularize the IPVA.
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