Islamabad vehicle registration & transfer fee calculator 2026-27
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What ICT Excise & Taxation and FBR charge to register a new car or motorcycle in Islamabad, or to transfer one to your name, with filer and non-filer tax.
An estimate from the published rates; ICT Excise's system gives the final amount, especially for token tax and CVT. Electric vehicles are exempt from the registration fee and token tax.
Registration fee in Islamabad
| Engine | Registration fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000cc | 1% of the vehicle's value |
| 1,001–2,000cc | 2% of the vehicle's value |
| Above 2,000cc | 4% of the vehicle's value |
Plus a smart card (Rs 2,400), number plate (Rs 1,000 for a car, Rs 800 for a motorcycle) and, for cars above 1300cc, 1% capital value tax. Motorcycles pay the same percentage by engine size.
Transfer fee in Islamabad
| Engine | Transfer fee | FBR 231B(2), filer | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 850cc | Rs 2,700 | Nil | Nil |
| 851–1,000cc | Rs 2,700 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 15,000 |
| 1,001–1,300cc | Rs 5,500 | Rs 7,500 | Rs 22,500 |
| 1,301–1,600cc | Rs 5,500 | Rs 12,500 | Rs 37,500 |
| 1,601–1,800cc | Rs 5,500 | Rs 18,750 | Rs 56,250 |
| 1,801–2,000cc | Rs 11,000 | Rs 25,000 | Rs 75,000 |
| 2,001–2,500cc | Rs 11,000 | Rs 37,500 | Rs 112,500 |
| 2,501–3,000cc | Rs 11,000 | Rs 50,000 | Rs 150,000 |
| Above 3,000cc | Rs 11,000 | Rs 62,500 | Rs 187,500 |
Motorcycles: no transfer fee. The 231B(2) tax falls by 10% for each year since the car was first registered. Cars above 1300cc registered in the last 5 years also pay 1% CVT on the depreciated value.
Token tax in Islamabad 2026-27
| Vehicle | Token tax |
|---|---|
| Car up to 1,000cc | Rs 20,000 once (lifetime) |
| Car 1,001–2,000cc | 0.25% of invoice value a year |
| Car above 2,000cc | 0.35% of invoice value a year |
| Motorcycle up to 200cc | Rs 1,000 once (lifetime) |
| Motorcycle 201–400cc | Rs 2,000 once (lifetime) |
| Motorcycle above 400cc | Rs 5,000 once (lifetime) |
Electric vehicles are exempt. FBR's section 234 tax is collected with the token tax: see the token tax calculator.
Choice (special) number fees in Islamabad
| Number | Motorcycle | Car / 4-wheeler |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 5 and 786 | Rs 50,000 | Rs 2,000,000 |
| 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 111 to 999 (same three digits) | Rs 30,000 | Rs 1,000,000 |
| 11, 22, 33 … 99 | Rs 20,000 | Rs 500,000 |
| 10, 20 … 90, 100, 200 … 900 and similar round numbers | Rs 10,000 | Rs 100,000 |
| Other two-digit numbers and set numbers such as 101, 110, 123 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 50,000 |
| Any other number you choose | Rs 3,000 | Rs 10,000 |
In Islamabad the registration number belongs to the owner's CNIC (or NTN), not to the vehicle. Government, semi-government and commercial vehicles do not pay choice-number fees. The exact numbers in each group are listed in ICT Excise's number policy.
Late registration fine
| Engine | 61–120 days | 121–180 days | Over 180 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,000cc | Rs 60,000 | Rs 90,000 | Rs 182,500 |
| 1,001–2,000cc | Rs 120,000 | Rs 180,000 | Rs 365,000 |
| 2,001–3,000cc | Rs 360,000 | Rs 540,000 | Rs 1,095,000 |
| Above 3,000cc | Rs 600,000 | Rs 900,000 | Rs 1,825,000 |
Questions
How much is the new car registration fee in Islamabad?
ICT Excise charges 1% of the car's value up to 1000cc, 2% for 1001-2000cc and 4% above 2000cc. On top come a Rs 2,400 smart card, Rs 1,000 number plate, token tax, 1% capital value tax above 1300cc, and FBR's 231B income tax (0.5% to 12% of the value for filers, three times that for non-filers).
What is the vehicle transfer fee in Islamabad?
Rs 2,700 up to 1000cc, Rs 5,500 for 1001-1800cc and Rs 11,000 above 1800cc; motorcycles are exempt. The buyer also pays FBR's 231B(2) tax (for example Rs 7,500 for a 1300cc car, Rs 22,500 for a non-filer, less 10% for each year since registration), a smart card and number plate, and 1% CVT for cars above 1300cc registered in the last 5 years.
What is the token tax in Islamabad for 2026-27?
Cars up to 1000cc pay Rs 20,000 once (lifetime); 1001-2000cc pay 0.25% of the invoice value a year and above 2000cc 0.35% a year. Motorcycles pay Rs 1,000 lifetime up to 200cc, Rs 2,000 for 201-400cc and Rs 5,000 above 400cc. Electric vehicles are exempt.
How much is a special number plate in Islamabad?
Choice numbers for cars cost from Rs 10,000 (any number you pick) up to Rs 2,000,000 for 1, 5 and 786; for motorcycles from Rs 3,000 to Rs 50,000. In Islamabad the number belongs to the owner's CNIC, not the car.
What is the fine for late registration in Islamabad?
After 60 days a fine applies: for a car up to 1000cc Rs 60,000 (61-120 days), Rs 90,000 (121-180 days) and Rs 182,500 after 180 days, and much more for bigger engines.
Sources: ICT Excise & Taxation, fee schedules and calculator; ICT token tax notification 2026-27; FBR withholding tax rate card, tax year 2027.
Checked 5 November 2026. Dareecha is not a government website; ICT Excise gives the final amount.
