Islamabad token tax for 2026-27 is 0.25% of the invoice value for cars of 1001 to 2000cc and 0.35% above 2000cc, plus section 234 income tax. A 1300cc car with a Rs 4,500,000 invoice pays Rs 13,750 for a filer: Rs 11,250 motor vehicle tax and Rs 2,500 income tax. Until June 2026 the same car paid a flat Rs 1,500.
The Finance Act 2026 made the change for Islamabad Capital Territory. Cars up to 1000cc pay Rs 20,000 once instead of Rs 10,000. Enter your car's cc and invoice value above.
Islamabad token tax rates from 1 July 2026
Private cars and jeeps, Table 2 of the Islamabad schedule as substituted by the Finance Act 2026. Motorcycle rates are unchanged.
| Engine | Islamabad motor vehicle tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000cc | Rs 20,000 once (lifetime) |
| 1,001 to 2,000cc | 0.25% of invoice value |
| Above 2,000cc | 0.35% of invoice value |
| Motorcycle Up to 200cc | Rs 1,000 once (lifetime) |
| Motorcycle 201 to 400cc | Rs 2,000 once (lifetime) |
| Motorcycle Above 400cc | Rs 5,000 once (lifetime) |
Section 234 income tax is added on top of these amounts.
What Islamabad charged before
Private car rates up to 30 June 2026, for comparison:
| Engine | Rate to June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Up to 1000cc | Rs 10,000 once |
| 1001 to 1300cc | Rs 1,500 |
| 1301 to 1500cc | Rs 4,000 |
| 1501 to 2000cc | Rs 5,000 |
| 2001 to 2500cc | Rs 8,000 |
| Above 2500cc | Rs 12,000 |
Worked examples
1300cc car, invoice Rs 4,500,000, filer
| Step | Amount |
|---|---|
| 0.25% x Rs 4,500,000 | Rs 11,250 |
| Section 234 tax, 1300cc, filer | Rs 2,500 |
| Token tax 2026-27 | Rs 13,750 |
2400cc SUV, invoice Rs 16,000,000, filer
| Step | Amount |
|---|---|
| 0.35% x Rs 16,000,000 | Rs 56,000 |
| Section 234 tax, 2000cc and above, filer | Rs 10,000 |
| Token tax 2026-27 | Rs 66,000 |
The SUV paid Rs 8,000 motor vehicle tax a year before July 2026. A non-filer 1800cc car worth Rs 9,000,000 now pays Rs 22,500 plus Rs 9,000 income tax, Rs 31,500 in all.
Cars up to 1000cc and motorcycles
A car up to 1000cc pays Rs 20,000 once when registered, with a lump sum section 234 tax of Rs 10,000 for a filer, Rs 30,000 in all. After that nothing is due each year.
Motorcycles pay once: Rs 1,000 up to 200cc, Rs 2,000 for 201 to 400cc and Rs 5,000 above 400cc. Islamabad has no separate charge for moving a lifetime token to a new owner, so the calculator shows none. Ask the excise office at the time of transfer.
Section 234 tax added to Islamabad tokens
Along with the ICT motor vehicle tax, Islamabad Excise collects FBR's advance income tax under section 234. The table gives the 2026-27 amounts for filers and non-filers, who are charged double.
| Engine | Yearly, filer | Yearly, non-filer | Lump sum, filer | Lump sum, non-filer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,000cc | Rs 800 | Rs 1,600 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 20,000 |
| 1,001 to 1,199cc | Rs 1,500 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 18,000 | Rs 36,000 |
| 1,200 to 1,299cc | Rs 1,750 | Rs 3,500 | Rs 20,000 | Rs 40,000 |
| 1,300 to 1,499cc | Rs 2,500 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 30,000 | Rs 60,000 |
| 1,500 to 1,599cc | Rs 3,750 | Rs 7,500 | Rs 45,000 | Rs 90,000 |
| 1,600 to 1,999cc | Rs 4,500 | Rs 9,000 | Rs 60,000 | Rs 120,000 |
| Above 1,999cc | Rs 10,000 | Rs 20,000 | Rs 120,000 | Rs 240,000 |
The amount is adjustable when you file your return. No section 234 tax is taken on a car in use in Pakistan for more than ten years, under section 234(2A). For the one-time token on cars up to 1000cc, the lump sum column applies.
Unlike Punjab, Islamabad has no minimum based on the old rate, so a cheap older car can now pay little. The value used is the invoice value in the excise record, not today's market price. Registration and transfer fees in Islamabad are not part of the token; the excise office shows them on the challan.
How to pay token tax online in Islamabad
Islamabad's Excise and Taxation Department takes token tax through the City Islamabad app, the official app of the ICT Administration, on Android and iPhone.
- Install City Islamabad and register.
- Enter your vehicle number. The app works out the tax due, with the filer or non-filer rate for section 234.
- It gives you a PSID. Pay it through any online banking app that accepts PSID payments.
Keep the receipt. The same app also offers vehicle registration.
If you are buying a car registered in Islamabad from its owner, the vehicle transfer fee calculator shows the transfer charges and section 231B tax due alongside the token. A new car's full cost, from ex-factory price to registration, advance tax and first token, is in the car on-road price calculator.
Islamabad compared with Punjab
Islamabad and Punjab both charge cars above 1000cc on invoice value, but the rates and extras differ. For the same 1300cc car with a Rs 4,500,000 invoice, a filer pays:
| Islamabad | Punjab | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle tax | Rs 11,250 | Rs 13,500 |
| Section 234 income tax | Rs 2,500 | Rs 2,500 |
| Professional tax | none | Rs 200 |
| Total | Rs 13,750 | Rs 16,200 |
Punjab also keeps the old fixed rate as a floor, so an old or cheap car there can pay more than the percentage. Islamabad has no floor. See the Punjab token tax calculator for the Punjab side.
Islamabad token tax questions
How do I pay token tax online in Islamabad?
Use the City Islamabad app, the official app of the ICT Administration. Register, enter your vehicle number and the app works out the tax with the filer or non-filer rate. It gives a PSID that you pay through your bank's online banking app.
What is the new token tax in Islamabad?
From 1 July 2026, Islamabad charges 0.25% of invoice value on private cars of 1001 to 2000cc and 0.35% on cars above 2000cc. Cars up to 1000cc pay Rs 20,000 once. Section 234 income tax is collected with it, from Rs 800 to Rs 10,000 a year for filers.
How much token tax for a 1300cc car in Islamabad?
0.25% of its invoice value plus Rs 2,500 income tax for a filer. On a Rs 4,500,000 car that is Rs 11,250 plus Rs 2,500, Rs 13,750 in total. A non-filer pays Rs 5,000 income tax instead, so Rs 16,250.
Is the Rs 20,000 for a 1000cc car paid every year?
No. It replaces the earlier Rs 10,000 lifetime token for cars up to 1000cc and is paid once, at registration. The income tax with it is also a one-off lump sum, Rs 10,000 for a filer.
Does Islamabad give a lifetime token for bigger cars?
The schedule substituted by the Finance Act 2026 lists only yearly percentage rates for cars above 1000cc. The one-time amount applies to cars up to 1000cc and to motorcycles.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.