Car Registration Tax Calculator Pakistan 2026-27
This car registration tax calculator shows the advance income tax you pay when you register a new car (section 231B(1)) or transfer a used one (section 231B(2)), plus the yearly motor vehicle tax collected with your token tax (section 234). It compares filers and non-filers side by side, using FBR’s withholding tax rate card for tax year 2027.
Rates checked on FBR’s rate card and Pak Suzuki’s price list, 7 November 20261. What are you doing?
2. Your car
Advance tax on a new car is a percentage of this value.
3. Your tax status
Filer vs non-filer
| Tax | Filer | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|
| Advance tax (231B) | ||
| Motor vehicle tax (234) | ||
| Total |
A non-filer pays more. Getting on the Active Taxpayers List costs far less: see our ATL registration service.
Advance tax you pay
- Tax slab
- Motor vehicle tax (234)
- Total federal tax
- Car price + federal tax
Not included: provincial registration fee, number plate and token tax charged by your Excise department, insurance. Filers can adjust advance tax in their income tax return.
How to Use the Car Registration Tax Calculator
- Choose whether you are registering a new car or transferring a used car.
- Pick your car from the Pak Suzuki list, or type the engine capacity and the car price yourself.
- Choose filer or non-filer. The car registration tax calculator shows both side by side, so you can see what being on the Active Taxpayers List saves.
- Tick the lump-sum box if you want to pay the section 234 motor vehicle tax once instead of every year.
Advance Tax on New Car Registration, Section 231B(1)
The tax is a percentage of the car’s value (invoice price including all duties and taxes), by engine capacity. Non-filers pay three times the filer rate. The last two columns show the tax on a Rs 40 lakh car.
| Engine capacity | Filer | Non-filer | Filer on Rs 40 lakh | Non-filer on Rs 40 lakh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 850cc | 0.5% | 1.5% | Rs 20,000 | Rs 60,000 |
| 851cc to 1,000cc | 1% | 3% | Rs 40,000 | Rs 1,20,000 |
| 1,001cc to 1,300cc | 1.5% | 4.5% | Rs 60,000 | Rs 1,80,000 |
| 1,301cc to 1,600cc | 2% | 6% | Rs 80,000 | Rs 2,40,000 |
| 1,601cc to 1,800cc | 3% | 9% | Rs 1,20,000 | Rs 3,60,000 |
| 1,801cc to 2,000cc | 5% | 15% | Rs 2,00,000 | Rs 6,00,000 |
| 2,001cc to 2,500cc | 7% | 21% | Rs 2,80,000 | Rs 8,40,000 |
| 2,501cc to 3,000cc | 9% | 27% | Rs 3,60,000 | Rs 10,80,000 |
| Above 3,000cc | 12% | 36% | Rs 4,80,000 | Rs 14,40,000 |
Car Registration Tax for Popular Cars
| Car | Engine | Price | Filer | Non-filer | Non-filer pays extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Alto VXR | 658cc | Rs 29,94,861 | Rs 14,974 | Rs 44,923 | Rs 29,949 |
| Suzuki Cultus VXR | 998cc | Rs 40,89,490 | Rs 40,895 | Rs 1,22,685 | Rs 81,790 |
| Suzuki Swift GL | 1197cc | Rs 44,60,160 | Rs 66,902 | Rs 2,00,707 | Rs 1,33,805 |
| Suzuki Fronx GL 5MT | 1462cc | Rs 59,99,999 | Rs 1,20,000 | Rs 3,60,000 | Rs 2,40,000 |
Prices from Pak Suzuki’s official price list; the filer and non-filer tax match the figures Pak Suzuki shows for each model.
Tax on Transfer of a Used Car, Section 231B(2)
When ownership of a registered car is transferred, the buyer pays a fixed advance tax by engine capacity:
| Engine capacity | Filer | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 850cc | Nil | Nil |
| 851cc to 1,000cc | Rs 5,000 | Rs 15,000 |
| 1,001cc to 1,300cc | Rs 7,500 | Rs 22,500 |
| 1,301cc to 1,600cc | Rs 12,500 | Rs 37,500 |
| 1,601cc to 1,800cc | Rs 18,750 | Rs 56,250 |
| 1,801cc to 2,000cc | Rs 25,000 | Rs 75,000 |
| 2,001cc to 2,500cc | Rs 37,500 | Rs 1,12,500 |
| 2,501cc to 3,000cc | Rs 50,000 | Rs 1,50,000 |
| Above 3,000cc | Rs 62,500 | Rs 1,87,500 |
Motor Vehicle Tax With Token Tax, Section 234
This income tax is collected every year with the provincial token tax (or once as a lump sum). It is separate from the token tax itself.
| Engine capacity | Filer, yearly | Non-filer, yearly | Filer, lump sum | Non-filer, lump sum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1000cc | Rs 800 | Rs 1,600 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 20,000 |
| 1001cc to 1199cc | Rs 1,500 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 18,000 | Rs 36,000 |
| 1200cc to 1299cc | Rs 1,750 | Rs 3,500 | Rs 20,000 | Rs 40,000 |
| 1300cc to 1499cc | Rs 2,500 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 30,000 | Rs 60,000 |
| 1500cc to 1599cc | Rs 3,750 | Rs 7,500 | Rs 45,000 | Rs 90,000 |
| 1600cc to 1999cc | Rs 4,500 | Rs 9,000 | Rs 60,000 | Rs 1,20,000 |
| 2000cc and above | Rs 10,000 | Rs 20,000 | Rs 1,20,000 | Rs 2,40,000 |
How the Car Registration Tax Is Calculated
- New car: advance tax = car value × rate for its engine capacity (filer or non-filer). Value means the invoice price including all duties and taxes for a locally made car.
- Used car transfer: a fixed amount by engine capacity, paid by the person the car is transferred to. Cars up to 850cc pay nothing.
- Filer or non-filer: you count as a filer only if your CNIC is on FBR’s Active Taxpayers List on the day of registration.
- Adjustable: for filers, advance tax under 231B and 234 can be claimed against your income tax when you file your return.
Need help? The Invest Pakistan can get you on the Active Taxpayers List before you register your car, and compare car finance from every bank. See ATL registration and car financing consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much tax is paid on car registration in Pakistan?
For a new car, filers pay 0.5% to 12% of the car’s value depending on engine capacity, and non-filers pay three times that. For example, a Rs 40,89,490 Suzuki Cultus (998cc) costs Rs 40,895 for a filer and Rs 1,22,685 for a non-filer.
What is the tax on an 800cc or 660cc car?
Cars up to 850cc pay 0.5% of value for filers and 1.5% for non-filers. On a Suzuki Alto VXR (Rs 29,94,861) that is Rs 14,974 or Rs 44,923.
Is there tax on transfer of a used car?
Yes, a fixed advance tax under section 231B(2) for cars above 850cc: from Rs 5,000 (filer) for 851 to 1000cc up to Rs 62,500 (filer) above 3000cc. Non-filers pay three times as much.
Can a filer get the car registration tax back?
It is adjustable advance tax. A filer can claim it against the income tax due in the return for that year.
Does this include the token tax and registration fee?
No. Token tax, registration fee and number plate charges are provincial and are paid to your Excise and Taxation department. This calculator shows the federal income taxes collected at registration and with the token tax.
This calculator is for information only and is not tax advice. Rates are from FBR’s Withholding Tax Rate Card for tax year 2027; the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 prevails. Car prices from Pak Suzuki’s official price list, checked 7 November 2026. This car registration tax calculator is updated when FBR changes the rates.