Dorji Choden

Confusion among vehicle owners over the Green Tax refund process has left dealers inundated with inquiries after a directive from the Prime Minister’s Office.

The Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) has provided a list of chassis numbers to 11 vehicle dealers to identify customers eligible for refunds due to overcharged Green Tax.

Dealers are now working to trace eligible customers, clarify the refund process, and ensure the refunds are distributed in line with DRC’s guidelines.

The refund applies to individuals who purchased vehicles between January 2019 and November 30, 2024, and were charged excess Green Tax. However, only those who were overcharged qualify for a refund, not all customers.

A vehicle dealer clarified that there is widespread misunderstanding about the refund process. “Many people believe they will receive a full refund of the Green Tax they paid, but that’s incorrect. They will only get the difference between the amount they were charged and the correct tax,” the dealer explained.

Another dealer shared that efforts are underway to track eligible customers using their chassis numbers. Once identified, customers will be contacted directly. The refund amounts vary widely, with some receiving as little as Nu 10, while others may receive several thousand, depending on the tax discrepancy.

The refund amounts are not distributed equally among all vehicles but are calculated individually based on the extent of the overcharge.

Customers currently abroad have been proactive in submitting their vehicle details for verification, enabling dealers to crosscheck chassis numbers in their systems.

Dealers are required to clear all excess Green Tax refunds to customers before receiving clearance from the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC). “We are working to ensure all eligible customers receive their due amount as per the DRC’s guidelines,” one dealer stated.

On January 17, 2025, the DRC issued a revised public notification detailing the refund amounts for each vehicle dealer.

Zimdra Motors will have to refund Nu 14.33 million for 1,120 vehicles.

STCBL is to return Nu 9.48 million for 857 vehicles.

Bhutan Hyundai Motor owes Nu 4.98 million for 1,736 vehicles.

Bhutan Isuzu will have to refund Nu 770,943 for 164 vehicles.

Shingkhar Auto is required to refund Nu 523,537 for 190 vehicles.

Samden Vehicles will have to return Nu 322,458 for 37 vehicles.

Zimbi owes Nu 219,286 for 18 vehicles.

Singay Agencies will have to refund Nu 130,949 for 185 vehicles.

Leksol Motors is required to return Nu 28,826 for 5 vehicles.

TCD Motors must refund Nu 25,000 for a single vehicle.

Freedom Motor will have to refund Nu 1,739 for 32 vehicles.

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