Can I buy a car in California if I live in another state?

Yes, you can buy a car anywhere in the country, and have it registered in any other state.

Does California charge sales tax on out of state sales?

Sales tax generally does not apply to your transaction when you sell a product and ship it directly to the purchaser at an out-of-state location, for use outside California.

What is the sales tax for buying a car in California?

7.25\%
In California, the sales tax on new and used vehicles is 7.25\%. There’s also an added county tax depending on where the purchase takes place. Some areas even have an added city tax. For certain cities in Los Angeles County, the total sales tax rate can even reach as high as 10.25\%.

Does Montana have sales tax on cars?

It can only work with LLCs formed in Montana because Montana is the only state which imposes no sales tax on the purchase of vehicles by its residents, including resident LLCs. Others require that you don’t use the vehicle in your state for more than 90 consecutive days.

How can I buy a car without paying taxes?

To take advantage of no sales tax cars, you would have to purchase the vehicle in another state that doesn’t charge a sales tax. Several different states don’t charge sales tax on a used car. These states include Alaska, Montana, Delaware, Oregon, and New Hampshire.

Do I have to pay use tax on my car in California?

Generally, use tax would be collected by the DMV at the time the vehicle is registered. However, use tax is not required if the only use of the vehicle in California is to remove it from the state and it will be used solely thereafter outside this state.

Can a non-resident buy a car in Montana?

As a non-resident of Montana, you may be able to avoid paying sales tax, personal property tax and high licensing fees upon the purchase of your new high-performance car, boat, airplane or RV.

What are the benefits of owning a car in Montana?

1 No sales tax in Montana 2 Low licensing fees 3 No personal property tax 4 One-time flat fee registration for all vehicles over 11 years old

Do you pay sales tax when buying a car in another state?

Generally, you pay the dealer the sales tax, and the dealer sends the revenue to your home state, but exceptions abound. Make sure you consult your local DMV before making a purchase across state lines. Doing this can save a lot of hassle on the test drive and down the road.