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Understanding Vehicle Registration Costs in Pakistan

Annual Token Tax

Paid yearly to the provincial Excise & Taxation Department. Based on engine capacity (cc) and vehicle type. Rates vary by province.

One-Time Registration / Transfer Fees

• New Registration: One-time fee for first-time registration (cars: ~PKR 3,000).
• Ownership Transfer: Fee when buying a used vehicle (cars: ~PKR 2,000).
• Renewal: Only token tax is paid annually; no registration fee.

Withholding Tax (WHT) — Section 236A

Collected at registration on vehicle value:

• Filer: 1% (cars), 0.5% (motorcycles), 1.5% (commercial)
• Non-Filer: 2% (cars), 1% (motorcycles), 3% (commercial)

Adjustable against annual income tax liability.

Capital Value Tax (CVT) — Section 7E

Federal tax on asset value at registration/transfer:

• Filer: 2% of vehicle value
• Non-Filer: 3% of vehicle value

Number Plate

Standard plate included. Fancy/vanity plates cost extra (cars: ~PKR 5,000+).

Key Tips

• Become a filer — saves 1% WHT + 1% CVT = 2% of vehicle value (PKR 70,000 on a 35L car).
• Token tax is due annually; late payment incurs 1% per month surcharge.
• Keep the token tax receipt in the vehicle at all times.
• For used cars, verify token tax is paid up to date before transfer.
• Rates can change via provincial finance bills — verify with local excise office.