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Apply for exemption from fuel fee

You can apply to Traficom for an exemption from the fuel fee on the basis of a particular reason, such as the large size or infrequent use of a vehicle. An exemption may be granted if the vehicle in question is used in situations other than ordinary road traffic and if this use does not entail competing to a significant extent with diesel-powered vehicles intended for use in road traffic.

  • The vehicle in question must also be unregistered and held by the applicant
  • The exemption is usually worksite-specific and granted for a set time period
  • If the worksites change often, mention it in the application
  • Mention the vehicle’s purpose of use in the application
  • Traficom also processes matters concerning exemptions from the fuel fee for vehicles registered in the Region of Åland.

Use the e-service to apply for an exemption from the fuel fee. Please note that the e-service can only be used by organisations. You can submit an application if you have the "Handling vehicle tax-related matters” mandate.

Electronic transport services and Suomi.fi e-Authorizations

Do as follows

  1. Step 1

    Log in to My e-Services

    After identification, go to the application.

  2. Step 2

    Fill in the application

    If you are applying for exemption from the fuel fee for multiple vehicles, you can add an attachment with the details of all the vehicles.

  3. Step 3

    Check the information in the application

    Approve the information. After that, you will receive a confirmation. You may print or save the confirmation if necessary. Log out.

Personal customers and others who cannot use My e-Services can apply for exemption from fuel fee with a paper form.

Fill in, print out and sign the application form Apply for exemption from fuel fee (pdf, available in Finnish) Ulkoinen verkkopalvelu.

Send the application form to Traficom by post to: Finnish Transport and Communications Agency, PO Box 320, FI-00059 Traficom, Finland.

Conditions for granting an exemption from the fuel fee for a lorry

  • In special cases, the exemption may be granted for lorries if the task/site is in extractive industries (mine).
  • Exemptions are granted subject to the condition that the vehicle in question is constructed to carry out a particular task.
  • Use of the vehicle in a closed work area does not constitute a sufficient reason for granting the exemption.
  • The exemption cannot be granted if the task in question could be completed using ordinary lorries (competitive advantage).
  • The vehicle in question must also be unregistered and held by the applicant.
  • The exemption may be granted for a decommissioned vehicle if the vehicle’s registration plates have been returned to an inspection station..

A vehicle that uses a fuel that carries a lower tax rate than petrol or diesel is subject to a fuel fee payable to the State as laid down in this Act.

This Act applies to vehicles registered in Finland or in another country and unregistered vehicles used in Finland.

Read Fuel Fee Act Ulkoinen verkkopalvelu.

1280/2003Valid from: 01/01/2004

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