Token tax calculator 2026-27: cars and motorcycles
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Provincial motor vehicle tax plus the income tax (section 234) collected with it, for filers and non-filers.
Section 234 is the yearly FBR rate; where the token tax is paid once (lifetime), FBR's lump-sum rate is collected instead. Professional tax and late-payment penalties are not included.
Punjab car token tax (2026-27)
| Engine | Token tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000cc | Rs 20,000 one-time |
| 1,001–2,000cc | 0.3% of invoice price a year |
| Above 2,000cc | 0.4% of invoice price a year |
| Motorcycle | Rs 1,500 one-time |
10% rebate if the whole year is paid by 31 August. Cars registered before July 2025 may still be charged the older fixed amounts; check your car on the Excise MTMIS. Source: Punjab Finance Act 2026 and Excise & Taxation Department.
Islamabad (ICT) car token tax (2026-27)
| Engine | Token tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000cc | Rs 20,000 one-time |
| 1,001–2,000cc | 0.25% of invoice price a year |
| Above 2,000cc | 0.35% of invoice price a year |
Pay the 2026-27 token tax before 1 October to avoid the penalty. Source: Federal Finance Act 2026 (Islamabad Capital Territory).
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa car token tax (2025-26)
| Engine | Token tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000cc | Rs 2,000 a year |
| 1,001–1,300cc | Rs 3,000 a year |
| 1,301–1,500cc | Rs 4,000 a year |
| 1,501–2,500cc | Rs 5,000 a year |
| Above 2,500cc | Rs 8,000 a year |
| Motorcycle | Rs 2,500 one-time |
15% rebate if the whole year is paid in the first month. No 2026-27 change was published when we checked. Source: KP Finance Act 2025 (latest published schedule).
Balochistan car token tax (2025-26)
| Engine | Token tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 660cc | Lifetime Rs 10,500 (new) / Rs 9,500 (5–10 years) / Rs 8,500 (10+ years) |
| 661–1,000cc | Lifetime Rs 12,000 (new) / Rs 11,000 (5–10 years) / Rs 10,000 (10+ years) |
| 1,001–1,500cc | Lifetime Rs 17,000 (new) / Rs 15,000 (5–10 years) / Rs 13,000 (10+ years); or Rs 1,400 a year |
| 1,501–2,000cc | Lifetime Rs 20,000 (new) / Rs 18,000 (5–10 years) / Rs 16,000 (10+ years); or Rs 1,700 a year |
| Above 2,000cc | Lifetime Rs 24,000 (new) / Rs 22,000 (5–10 years) / Rs 18,000 (10+ years); or Rs 2,000 a year |
| Motorcycle | Rs 1,500 one-time |
Up to 1000cc, new cars and cars under 5 years pay the lifetime tax only. Late payment: Rs 120 per quarter. No 2026-27 change was published when we checked. Source: Balochistan Excise schedule of taxes (from 1 July 2025).
Income tax with token tax (section 234), per year
| Engine | Filer | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,000cc | Rs 800 | Rs 1,600 |
| 1,001–1,199cc | Rs 1,500 | Rs 3,000 |
| 1,200–1,299cc | Rs 1,750 | Rs 3,500 |
| 1,300–1,499cc | Rs 2,500 | Rs 5,000 |
| 1,500–1,599cc | Rs 3,750 | Rs 7,500 |
| 1,600–1,999cc | Rs 4,500 | Rs 9,000 |
| Above 1,999cc | Rs 10,000 | Rs 20,000 |
Source: FBR withholding tax rate card (June 2026). Sindh is not included because its Excise schedule could not be checked on the official site.
Questions
What is the token tax on a 1000cc car in Punjab?
Cars up to 1000cc in Punjab and Islamabad pay a one-time token tax of Rs 20,000 instead of a yearly tax. If the car is sold within ten years, the new owner pays it again, less 10% for each year since registration (Punjab).
How is token tax worked out for a 1300cc or bigger car in Punjab?
From 1 July 2026, Punjab charges 0.3% of the invoice price a year for 1001-2000cc cars and 0.4% above 2000cc. A car with an invoice price of Rs 4,000,000 pays Rs 12,000 a year (1001-2000cc).
What is the token tax in Islamabad?
Up to 1000cc Rs 20,000 for life; 1001-2000cc 0.25% of the invoice price a year; above 2000cc 0.35% a year (Finance Act 2026).
Do non-filers pay more?
Yes. Income tax under section 234 is collected with the token tax and is double for people not on FBR's Active Taxpayers List. For a 1300cc car it is Rs 2,500 a year for filers and Rs 5,000 for non-filers.
What is the motorcycle token tax?
A one-time tax at registration: Rs 1,500 in Punjab and Balochistan, Rs 2,500 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Why is Sindh not included?
The Sindh Excise department's schedule could not be checked on its official site, so we do not show figures for Sindh. See excise.gos.pk or your nearest Excise office.
Checked 30 October 2026. Your Excise department's online portal shows the exact amount due for your vehicle. Dareecha is not a government website.
