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Vehicle Tax Calculator 2026-27
Enter your vehicle's engine capacity to work out both the advance tax at registration (Section 231B) and the annual token tax (Section 234) — for filers and non-filers.
Note: 231B is adjustable advance tax (one-off, at registration); 234 is paid every year.
Registration tax (231B) — % of value
| Engine | Filer | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 850cc | 0.50% | 1.50% |
| 851–1000cc | 1% | 3% |
| 1001–1300cc | 1.50% | 4.50% |
| 1301–1600cc | 2% | 6% |
| 1601–1800cc | 3% | 9% |
| 1801–2000cc | 5% | 15% |
| 2001–2500cc | 7% | 21% |
| 2501–3000cc | 9% | 27% |
| Above 3000cc | 12% | 36% |
Annual token tax (234) — flat amount
| Engine | Filer | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1000cc | Rs 800 | Rs 1600 |
| 1001–1199cc | Rs 1500 | Rs 3000 |
| 1200–1299cc | Rs 1750 | Rs 3500 |
| 1300–1499cc | Rs 2500 | Rs 5000 |
| 1500–1599cc | Rs 3750 | Rs 7500 |
| 1600–1999cc | Rs 4500 | Rs 9000 |
| Above 2000cc | Rs 10000 | Rs 20000 |
What vehicle taxes apply in Pakistan?
Owning a vehicle in Pakistan brings two main federal withholding taxes, both based on engine capacity.
Section 231B is a one-off advance tax at registration or transfer, charged as a percentage of the vehicle's value. It is adjustable — claimable against your annual return. Section 234 is the annual token tax, a flat rupee amount paid every year when you renew.
Non-filer rates are markedly higher on both — for 231B, typically three times the filer rate. Getting onto the Active Taxpayer List lowers what you pay at registration and every year after. Note that special flat rates apply to vehicles where engine capacity doesn't apply (e.g. EVs) and to high-value vehicles — confirm those cases with the FBR.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between 231B and 234?
231B is a one-off tax at registration (a percentage of value); 234 is paid every year at token renewal (a flat amount).
Is 231B refundable?
231B is adjustable advance tax — it can be claimed in your annual return and any excess is refundable.
How much more do non-filers pay?
On 231B, non-filers typically pay three times the filer rate; on 234 the flat amount is also roughly doubled.
What value is 231B based on?
For imported vehicles, the customs-assessed value including duties and taxes; for locally made vehicles, the invoice value inclusive of all taxes.