It depends on the engine. Up to 1000cc, Sindh (Rs 1,500 a year) and KP (Rs 2,000 a year) charge a small yearly amount, while Punjab and Islamabad take Rs 20,000 and Balochistan Rs 12,000 once for life. Above 1000cc, Punjab (0.3% / 0.4%) and Islamabad (0.25% / 0.35%) take a share of the invoice price every year, which is usually far more than the fixed yearly amounts in KP, Sindh and Balochistan (Rs 1,400 to Rs 8,000).
Example: a 1,500cc car with a Rs 5 million invoice
Punjab: 0.3% = Rs 15,000 a year. Islamabad: 0.25% = Rs 12,500 a year. KP: Rs 4,000 a year. Balochistan: Rs 1,400 a year (or Rs 17,000 once for life). Sindh: Rs 4,000 a year. FBR’s s.234 tax is added in every province.
Questions
Can I register my car in another province to pay less?
Registration follows your address on the CNIC or proof of residence each excise office asks for. Check its rules before you buy.
Last checked 29 Oct 2026 · Sources and method