A commercial license plate is used to distinguish vehicles used for commercial purposes from personal use vehicles. If your vehicle is classified as a commercial vehicle, you will need to register the vehicle and obtain the proper plates. There are some advantages associated with having a commercial license plate.
If your vehicle is registered as a commercial vehicle, you can deduct the registration fee on your tax return. In order for you to deduct monthly payments on a leased vehicle, it must be registered as a commercial use vehicle.
Commercial vehicles have parking advantages in many places that prohibit regular vehicle parking. With a commercial plate, you can park in designated commercial vehicle parking spot. This makes loading, unloading or picking-up more convenient.
A driver with a commercial license plate can save as much as 10 percent on their insurance. To receive the discount, your operating vehicle must be registered as a commercial vehicle.
