The fee for me to license a car I bring to denmark is 1/3rd the figure you cited.[1] Do you know why there is such a disparity? Would you mind explaining the rationale for such a high fee?
(I realize its not your personal policy, I am just curious about what the government says about the fee. As an American it sounds strange but I imagine such a low % here in the states is equally as strange to you. Thanks for indulging my curiosity.)
The 180% is for private cars. They give breaks for vehicles with special registration (commercial, foreigners etc.), I guess to not stifle business / foreign workers too much.
I think the rationale for the high fee is (a) Denmark likes taxes (around 50% income tax on average) to run our comprehensive welfare state, and progressive taxation that taxes wealthier people more is seen as the best approach (new car buyers sort of fit into this), and (b) "the environment", we have very good public transportation (and, famously, bicycle facilities) which the government wants to encourage.
I don't agree 100% on those points but there it is.
How does anyone afford 180% the value per year? It seems like it would make buying any car more than a few thousand DKK only possible for a very small rich few.
(I realize its not your personal policy, I am just curious about what the government says about the fee. As an American it sounds strange but I imagine such a low % here in the states is equally as strange to you. Thanks for indulging my curiosity.)
[1] https://www.workindenmark.dk/en/Find_information/Information...